Entertainment
December 26, 2025

Christian artists enter mainstream

NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the most surprising music stories of the year. While streams of new music — releases from the last 18 months — were down from last year, one genre is on the rise: Christian and gospel music, according to industry data and analytics company Luminate’s 2025 Midyear Report.

Donations sought for Steel Center shoe drive
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Donations sought for Steel Center shoe drive
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2025
The school hopes to collect 2,500 pairs before next month’s deadline. A local school is looking for people to “shoe” their love by donating in a different way this holiday season. Steel Center for Car...
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Neighborhood Assistance Program grants are awarded
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2025
The money will help fund numerous projects throughout the Mon Valley. Last week, some Mon Valley organizations learned that they will be receiving funds from the Neighborhood Assistance Program. NAP i...
Luminary tradition returns to the streets of North Charleroi
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Luminary tradition returns to the streets of North Charleroi
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 26, 2025
Councilman Joe Duche was a driving force in bringing back the lighted path for Santa Claus. For the first time in years, Christmas Eve in North Charleroi looked the way many longtime residents remembe...
Pope urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering
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Pope urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering
December 26, 2025
Leo XIV revived the tradition of delivering his Christmas greeting in multiple languages. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed...
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Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro
By By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press 
December 26, 2025
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s parliament on Tuesday approved a measure that criminalizes a broad range of activities that can hinder navigation and commerce in the South American country, such...
President Trump’s pessimism problem
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President Trump’s pessimism problem
December 26, 2025
the economic What’s outlook for 2026? Much depends on the answer, since how voters feel about their financial situation next November will largely determine who controls Congress during Donald Trump’s...