Man upset when date admits to having a girlfriend

DEAR HARRIETTE: A few months ago, I traveled home for winter break and went on a date with a former classmate. I was surprised when he asked me out, mainly because growing up, I was the only gay boy in my grade. To be honest, I really wasn’t even that interested in him; I just wanted to see what this was about.

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Farm-To-Family Program brings fresh food to Monessen

April 14, 2026

Clinton Rhodes, left, manager of community engagement for Highmark Wholecare, and Bonnie Mozer carry boxes of fresh produce during a Farm-to-Family distribution event Monday in Monessen. The drive-thr...

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Firefighters escape explosion in Glassport

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 14, 2026

The design of an apartment building contributed to the dangerous situation. A fire that tore through two apartment buildings Sunday in Glassport escalated into an explosion, partial building collapse ...

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Bunola River Road in Forward Township to be repaired

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 14, 2026

Township officials are asking PennDOT to avoid disrupting traffic any more than necessary. A long-awaited repair to the lower section of Bunola River Road at Lock No. 3 Hill is expected to begin late...

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McKeesport, S. Allegheny students will tour NFL Draft stage build

By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive

April 14, 2026

Students from 7 schools were selected to interact with the craftsmen and explore careers in carpentry and other trades. Area high school students studying carpentry will get to learn more about the tr...

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Annual Boston half marathon, 5K set for Saturday

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 14, 2026

The Mon/Yough Trail Council will host the event at the Boston Access of the Great Allegheny Passage in Elizabeth Township. Runners and bikers have flocked to the 150-mile Greater Allegheny Passage sin...

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Admission cost may rise at Heritage Hill Park Pool

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 14, 2026

White Oak council will vote on the proposed increase next week. Potential price increases for admission to Heritage Hill Park Pool in White Oak will be voted on April 20. Following discussions at Mond...