Elizabeth Forward group to honor 20 ‘elite’ seniors

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

Twenty educators selected by the students will also be recognized at tonight’s annual banquet.

The annual Elite 20 banquet hosted by the Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association will be held tonight at the Sunset Room – showcasing 20 outstanding students recognized by their teachers for their excellence.

Since May 2013, senior students have been recognized for academics, leadership, character and service. The students are then allowed to choose one teacher from throughout their K-12 ca...

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Support pledged for Mon View Heights residents

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 6, 2026

The apartment complex in West Mifflin is accused of providing substandard living conditions. West Mifflin Councilwoman Carla Payne-Harrison held a community meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the opti...

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Proposed bill would charge municipalities that rely on state police for coverage

Fallowfield Township considers police options

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 6, 2026

Pa. lawmakers could make the cost of relying on state police far more expensive. A proposal in Harrisburg that could eventually require municipalities to pay for Pennsylvania State Police coverage is ...

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3 UPMC hospitals at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts

May 6, 2026

UPMC McKeesport was among the facilities mentioned in a report compiled by Public Citizen. By JACK TROY TribLive Three UPMC hospitals in Southwestern Pennsylvania are at risk for closure as President ...

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Local lawmakers support removing cell phones from classrooms

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 6, 2026

A bill was approved last week by the House Education Committee. A bipartisan bill to restrict cell phone use in Pennsylvania schools passed through the state House Education Committee last week, movin...

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Pa. American Water plans $.1.1M upgrade to Elizabeth Township water system

May 6, 2026

Pennsylvania American Water representatives met with Elizabeth Forward School District officials prior to the start of the project to coordinate work. By the MVI Pennsylvania American Water recently b...

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Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish celebrate Confirmation

May 6, 2026

Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Borough, celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation on April 28 at the St. Eugene Campus in Liberty Borough with Bishop Mark Eckman...