Black among the heaviest Steelers in recent years

By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a big problem. They went out and got just about the biggest solution possible.

Their porous run defense seemingly torpedoing a once-promising 2024 season down the stretch, the Steelers have devoted offseason resources into addressing it. And while the investment into Yahya Black wasn’t the most significant addition, Black himself is the (literal) biggest piece of the puzzle.

The 336-pound Black (according to Combine measurements) becomes the heaviest player on the Ste...

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McKeesport Area superintendent asks for LSA grant help

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 13, 2025

Donald MacFann made his first visit to council since being hired in January. McKeesport Area School District Superintendent Donald MacFann attended Monday’s workshop meeting in White Oak to introduce ...

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Quattro challenges Vlasic in judicial race

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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 13, 2025

Both candidates crossfiled and will appear on the GOP and Democratic tickets. First-term Magisterial District Judge Wayne Vlasic is being challenged by Jimi Quattro for the Monessen-based judicial sea...

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Four candidates for Forward Township seat

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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 13, 2025

Two Democrats and two Republicans are on the May 20 primary ballot. The ballot is as crowded as it has ever been in the race for a spot on the Forward Township board of supervisors. In the running for...

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Vacancy filled on McKeesport Area school board

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 13, 2025

Josh Lefcowitz was selected to replace Dan Goughnour, who won a special election to the state House in March. McKeesport Area school board appointed a new member to fill the vacancy left by Dan Goughn...

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Car crashes in North Belle Vernon

May 13, 2025

A crash took place shortly after 4 p.m. Monday in the 900 block of Broad Avenue in North Belle Vernon. One vehicle rolled over, and part of a utility pole was sheared off. One male was transported to ...