Good news: Behind the scenes of some of the most uplifting stories of 2025
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December 19, 2025

Good news: Behind the scenes of some of the most uplifting stories of 2025

By By MICHAEL MELIA Associated Press 

It was one of the year’s biggest stories — the selection of the first American pope — and an Associated Press journalist was interviewing the pope’s brother at his home in suburban Chicago. Suddenly, they heard a ringing coming from the basement. “That might be the pope,” the new pontiff’s brother said.

Celebrating Juneteenth In Monessen
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Celebrating Juneteenth In Monessen
June 22, 2026
Nehemiah of Monessen hosted a Juneteenth celebration Saturday at the city’s Anthony E. Madison Sr. Veterans Memorial Park. The free event featured food and craft vendors and entertainment.  Enjoying c...
Rockin’ On The Mon
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Rockin’ On The Mon
June 22, 2026
The third annual Rockin’ on the Mon RiverFest returned to the Noble J. Dick Aquatorium on Saturday featuring headliner Thomas Gabriel (pictured), the grandson of Johnny Cash, along with openers DuShan...
Election board languishing as Gov. Shapiro fails to appoint new members
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Election board languishing as Gov. Shapiro fails to appoint new members
By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat 
June 22, 2026
The board has not met in nearly three years, even as county election officials call for changes to the state’s outdated election law. In 2020, Pennsylvania’s elections were facing a major crisis. The ...
House Energy Committee advances electric grid bills
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House Energy Committee advances electric grid bills
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 22, 2026
Legislation sponsored by Rep. John Inglis would set strict deadlines for interconnection studies. Last week, the state House Energy Committee advanced two pieces of legislation that would leverage the...
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