Politics
January 24, 2026

Trump steals the show in Davos with rhetoric and results

By By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press 

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump took center stage in his whirlwind visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, overshadowing the yearly gabfest among national leaders, executives and other elites in the Swiss Alpine snows.

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...
Donora approves sale and demolition of properties
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By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
November 14, 2026
The purchase of 700 Meldon Ave. will lead to a new location for Dollar General. Donora Council selected bidders to sell one property and demolish another during Thursday’s meeting. Council unanimously...
GoFundMe set up for Monessen 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 ...
Groundbreaking today for credit union in Elizabeth Borough
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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...