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.

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‘GOODIES WITH GRANDPARENTS’ BRINGS GENERATIONS TOGETHER

September 17, 2026

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Delinquent sanitation bills being targeted in Donora

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 17, 2026

The current outstanding balance in the borough is nearly $261,000. Donora has to pay for garbage collection whether residents pay their bills or not, and more than $260,000 in outstanding sanitation c...

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September 17, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from the West Mifflin Area School District in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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EF again honored as Apple Distinguished School District

September 17, 2026

Superintendent Keith Konyk shared the news at Wednesday’s school board meeting. By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com Elizabeth Forward has again been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School Distric...

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ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Sweeping changes to paid parental leave proposal

By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive

September 17, 2026

County trims 6 weeks of proposed benefit, exempts smaller businesses. The Allegheny County Board of Health pared back its controversial paid parental leave proposal Wednesday, shaving six weeks off th...

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BVA award winners are honored at board meeting

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

September 17, 2026

Students from the middle school and high school were recognized Tuesday night. Parents gathered in Leopard Hall to show support for their children during the student LEPS awards at Tuesday’s Belle Ver...