Public should be told how Shapiro attack occurred, top lawmaker says

By ANGELA COULOUMBIS Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania State Police have ordered an independent review, but have not promised to make any findings public.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania State Police officials should at least make public how a brazen arson attack on the governor’s residence occurred, and whether there were failures in security, the top Republican in the state House of Representatives said Wednesday.

“It’s probably the No. 1 question I got when I went home that week from my constituents: How did this happen?” state Hou...

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Local legislators mixed on state’s new budget

July 13, 2026

The disagreements don’t all involve party lines. By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com Mon Valley lawmakers had mixed reactions to the $50.8 billion budget deal that was finalized Sunday. State Sen....

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Big Boy locomotive chugs through Westmoreland, Allegheny counties

July 13, 2026

By JOE NAPSHA AND MICHAEL DIVITTORIO TribLive The world’s largest operating steam engine, Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, is on the East Coast of the United States for the first time in history. It passed...

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Good Karma concert at Monessen’s City Park

July 13, 2026

The Pittsburgh-based band Good Karma performed Saturday at Monessen City Park. Band members are Natalie Rogers on lead vocals, Dan Wilt on bass, Ed Traversari on drums, Rick Manasa on keyboards, Kevin...

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Preparations underway for August Fun Fest

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 13, 2026

It will take place Aug. 2 at Cedar Creek Park. Music, motors and memories will take center stage at Cedar Creek Park when the August Fun Fest returns next month. The annual event is set for Aug. 2 and...