Politics
September 3, 2025

Tariffs, migration, cartels to top Rubio’s talks in Mexico, Ecuador

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Security, sovereignty, tariffs, trade, drugs and migration — all hot-button issues for the Trump administration and its neighbors in the Western Hemisphere — will top Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s agenda this week on his third trip to Latin America since becoming chief U.S. diplomat.

City business gets into the Christmas spirit with nostalgic window display
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City business gets into the Christmas spirit with nostalgic window display
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 21, 2025
The holiday display will be part of tonight’s Merry and Bright Night festivities in downtown Monongahela. Noel’s Primitive Shop and Gifts in Monongahela is bringing back the old tradition of storefron...
New Pa. tax credit for some workers to be ready for 2026 filing season
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New Pa. tax credit for some workers to be ready for 2026 filing season
November 21, 2025
State lawmakers have created a new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit. It’ll be tied to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit and could mean extra dollars for roughly 1 million people. Pennlive.com A ne...
West Mifflin awards contract for middle school roof repairs
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West Mifflin awards contract for middle school roof repairs
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 21, 2025
The district is still renovating the auditorium after it was damaged by a fire nearly a year ago. West Mifflin School Board awarded contracts for repairs to the middle school roof and the high school ...
Monongahela community members come together to save beloved Christmas lights
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Monongahela community members come together to save beloved Christmas lights
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 21, 2025
Monongahela Historical Society President Laura Magone led the effort to raise money and recruit volunteers to fix the snowflakes. The Christmas snowflakes that line Main Street in Monongahela are shin...
60th annual Salute to Santa Parade set for Saturday in McKeesport
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60th annual Salute to Santa Parade set for Saturday in McKeesport
November 21, 2025
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. along Fifth Avenue. By the MVI The City of McKeesport’s 60th annual Salute to Santa parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday along Fifth Avenue. Parade units will begin li...
City couple charged in 2-year-old’s overdose
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City couple charged in 2-year-old’s overdose
November 21, 2025
By the MVI A couple is facing felony charges after a 2-year-old overdosed from cocaine and fentanyl in Monessen. Sable Ford, 36, and Travis Lee Holmes, 33, of Linden Avenue, were both charged with end...