Debate ignites over Dodgers’ immigrant support

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As fans removed their caps and stood for the national anthem Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, they were met with a surprising rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Latin pop and R&B singer Nezza stood in front of the crowd, closed her eyes and belted the song out — in Spanish.

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McKeesport mayor Cherepko retires

Thomas Maglicco was unanimously appointed the city’s new mayor

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

February 5, 2026

In an emotional McKeesport council meeting on Wednesday, Michael Cherepko announced his retirement as mayor and handed the reins to his city administrator, Thomas Maglicco. Council unanimously accepte...

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Magistrate’s office condemned due to water leak

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 5, 2026

The water caused extensive damage inside the Charleroi court office on Fallowfield Avenue. Charleroi borough officials condemned the office of Magisterial District Judge Eric Porter on Wednesday after...

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Speers man charged with ethnic intimidation following racist video

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

February 5, 2026

The new charges were filed a day after state police cited Michael Todora with harassment in another case in Fallowfield Township. Ethnic intimidation charges were filed Wednesday against a Speers man ...

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BINGO NIGHT IN NORTH BELLE VERNON

February 5, 2026

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FRIDAY

February 5, 2026

Find out what happens at the McKeesport School Board meeting in tomorrow’s MVI.

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February 5, 2026

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