Declaration of Independence: A Transcription
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July 2, 2025

Declaration of Independence: A Transcription

Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling and punctuation reflects the original.

McKeesport’s inaugural Mon Valley Arts Crawl to take place Saturday
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McKeesport’s inaugural Mon Valley Arts Crawl to take place Saturday
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
September 25, 2026
A variety of musicians will perform at the event. Coming off a successful inaugural McKeesport Riverfront Festival at Gergely Park and a rejuvenated International Village at Renziehausen Park, city le...
Data center plans continue during moratorium
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Data center plans continue during moratorium
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 25, 2026
The Mid-Mon Valley Planning and Zoning Commission is developing regulations to present to local municipalities. While data center development is temporarily on hold in the Five-Town region, work is co...
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City will seek grant for police station upgrades
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 25, 2026
Planned work includes computer-related improvements and replacement of a side door. Monessen City Council voted Thursday to apply for a grant that would kickstart the city’s police infrastructure impr...
Shopping center up for sale
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Shopping center up for sale
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 25, 2026
The Four Seasons Southland complex went on the market Sept. 17. For the first time in 20 years, the Four Seasons Southland Shopping Center in the West Mifflin/Pleasant Hills area has been put up for s...
National companies buy up mobile home parks across southwestern Pennsylvania
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National companies buy up mobile home parks across southwestern Pennsylvania
By By NAMIRA HARIS NewsWorks Lab staff writer 
September 25, 2026
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