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October 11, 2025

WIC gets $300M to keep running during shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — A food aid program that supports millions of low-income mothers and their young children received a $300 million infusion from the Trump administration this week, alleviating some anxiety that it would run out of money during the government shutdown.

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October 16, 2025
Lawmakers warn of strain on Pa.’s first responders
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Lawmakers warn of strain on Pa.’s first responders
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 16, 2025
A shortage of volunteers and a constant need for fundraising are creating an ominous situation. As first responders were honored Tuesday for their role in the August trench collapse rescue in Charlero...
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School board gets update on EF High School work
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 16, 2025
The board approved several change orders at Wednesday’s meeting. Clerk of works Dave Macioce gave the Elizabeth Forward school board some updates on the high school construction during Wednesday’s mee...
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October 16, 2025
We’ll have coverage of a Senior Wellness and Safety Expo in McKeesport in Friday’s MVI.
Pisciottano wants to examine Pa.’s role in PJM power grid
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Pisciottano wants to examine Pa.’s role in PJM power grid
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 16, 2025
There’s concern that the arrangement isn’t benefiting state residents. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, announced Wednesday that he and state Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh/Northampton, will i...