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January 6, 2026

5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region

By By ROBERT MUGGAH Instituto Igarapé; Princeton University 

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Clairton Band brings out the Bears
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November 14, 2026
The Clairton High School marching band performs as the Bears football team takes the field before kickoff of Friday’s WPIAL Class 1A quarterfinal matchup with California at Russ Grimm Field at Southmo...
California company destroyed by fire
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November 14, 2026
No injuries were reported in the Maund Industries blaze, but the building and the equipment inside were ruled a total loss. By the MVI A massive fire and multiple explosions Thursday night destroyed M...
Plans unveiled for ‘McKeesport Tomorrow’ project
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
November 14, 2026
It includes strong investment along the city’s riverside. In November 2025, McKeesport leaders and representatives from The Collaborative, an urban planning organization from Boston, started talking w...
GoFundMe set up for fire victim
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 14, 2026
Alexa Lepresti’s dog is receiving veterinary care after being rescued. A fundraiser has been started for a Monessen resident whose house was badly damaged by fire. Monessen firefighters rescued Alexa ...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 14, 2026
Steel Strong is moving to the former Rite Aid location in Elizabeth Borough. An old building is getting new life in the Mon Valley. The former Rite Aid at 300 Market St. in Elizabeth Borough was purch...
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November 14, 2026
Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...