Why did Democrats fight so long before caving?

The government shutdown lasted 40 days before Senate Democrats abandoned the filibuster that closed offices, left workers without paychecks, threatened supplemental food benefits for millions, began a gradual shutdown of the commercial aviation system, and much more.

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TREES PLANTED IN MONESSEN

November 18, 2025

The Monessen Shade Tree Commission recently received trees through TreePennsylvania’s Fall 2025 Bare Root Tree grant program. The Shade Tree Commission celebrated its Arbor Day on Saturday by adding 1...

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Rostraver OKs land use plan for Dunkin’ Donuts

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

November 18, 2025

It will be built across the street from the current Dunkin’ location. Rostraver Township commissioners approved a land use plan Monday for a new Dunkin’ Donuts location in the township. The board unan...

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Rezoning sought for drug rehab house in Donora

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 18, 2025

Many residents turned out to oppose the request, saying the facility would be better in another location. The Donora Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing Monday amidst scrutiny from residents...

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City Mission shop in Rostraver to close

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 18, 2025

A company spokesperson declined to address shutdown rumors involving the Uniontown and Monongahela locations. For years, shoppers stopping into the City Mission Thrift Store in Rostraver Township coul...

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Sentence for ex-McKeesport officer who stole $1M leaves police union fuming

By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive

November 18, 2025

Joseph Osinski was ordered to serve nine to 18 months in alternative housing, which the union calls a “travesty of justice.” A former McKeesport detective and union financial officer will serve at lea...

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Live Casino marks fifth anniversary as officials tout community impact

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

November 18, 2025

It has contributed $800M to the local economy since opening in 2020. It was not exactly a roll of the dice when Live Casino Pittsburgh opened five years ago at Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield. The smal...