WORLD BRIEFLY U.S. pledges $2 billion for U.N. humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must ‘adapt or die’

GENEVA (AP) — The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration slashes U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies they must “adapt, shrink or die” in a time of new financial realities.

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March Fourth fundraiser set for today helps nonprofit continue its work

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 4, 2026

Primanti Bros. in Pleasant Hills will donate 20% of its sales today for customers who mention the nonprofit. A local nonprofit is having its annual fundraiser today online and at Primanti Bros. on Cla...

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Maglicco reflects on first month as McKeesport mayor

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 4, 2026

Securing funding for the replacement of the Versailles Avenue Bridge is among his priorities. Thursday will complete Thomas Maglicco’s first month as McKeesport’s new mayor, and he told the Mon Valley...

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Grant money awarded to Valley firefighters, EMS providers

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 4, 2026

Funds are distributed annually by the state and can be used for a wide variety of purposes. From small volunteer stations to regional EMS providers, emergency responders across four counties are getti...

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NAACP McKeesport Unit hosts annual pancake breakfast

March 4, 2026

The NAACP McKeesport Unit celebrated Black History Month with its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday. Folks gathered at the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renzie Park for breakfast, entertainment, an...

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No one injured as excavator falls into hole in Washington

March 4, 2026

It’s part of a demolition project for the Washington County Courthouse Square parking garage. By the MVI An excavator fell into a hole during demolition of the Washington County Courthouse Square park...

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Police apprehend Carroll Township burglary suspect

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 4, 2026

Carroll Township police say a late-night prowler tried to force his way into several homes in the Craven Hill section before officers wrestled him into custody early Saturday. Boubacar Gueye, 31, addr...