Mother-in-law complicates birthday planning with demand

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s 50th birthday (we’re both men) is approaching, and I wanted to have a surprise party for him. His family, my family and the two of us all live in different states on the East Coast. I thought a compromise would be to have the party in New Jersey (halfway) on a Saturday. I even offered to rent an Airbnb for the weekend, understanding that traveling might be too much for some folks.

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Fleatique on the Mon held in Monongahela

June 9, 2025

Members of the Mon Valley YMCA Swim Team sold bubble tea and lemonade during Saturday’s Fleatique on the Mon. From left are Elizabeth Anderson, Rachel Anderson, Alyssa Heidelbach and Nicole Heidelbach...

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Child quickly rescued after falling into river

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 9, 2025

His mother offered thanks to first responders in a social media message. A child is recovering after being rescued Sunday from the Monongahela River in California. According to a report from Washingto...

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PennWest receives grant for dual enrollment classes

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 9, 2025

The nearly $1 million award was presented by the Dual Credit Innovation Grant program. PennWest University announced last week that it received $999,931 to expand its dual enrollment program for high ...

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Expressway projects to continue this week

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

June 9, 2025

Detours are set up for drivers in the areas of Sections 53A1 and 53A2. Construction on Section 53A1 and Section 53A2 of the Mon/Fayette Expressway will continue this week, according to the Pennsylvani...

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At UPMC’s ‘Stroke Camp,’ survivors build their skills

June 9, 2025

The experience can be empowering for survivors and caregivers. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive After getting a little help with his footing, Jay Perino used his legs to push his body up the rock wall, r...