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Charleroi to vote on new snow removal ordinance
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 5, 2026
The proposed ordinance is similar to other rules developed by neighboring municipalities. Charleroi Borough is preparing to adopt a new ordinance establishing requirements, enforcement measures and po...
$30M student teacher stipend is helping ease Pa.’s educator shortage
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$30M student teacher stipend is helping ease Pa.’s educator shortage
By By KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA 
March 5, 2026
Still, experts say teacher turnover remains a major issue across Pennsylvania, especially in lower-wealth urban and rural districts. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom...
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March 5, 2026
Find out what happens at the McKeesport Area School Board meeting in tomorrow’s MVI.
McKeesport first responders honored for high-rise fire rescue
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McKeesport first responders honored for high-rise fire rescue
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 5, 2026
Several residents were rescued from the Midtown Plaza Apartments after a trash chute caught fire in October. Several McKeesport first responders were commended Wednesday for their outstanding efforts ...