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April 24, 2026

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

Fundraiser to benefit libraries being held at Foster House II

Bellmar High School Class of 1962 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Speers Street Grill in lower Speers. RSVP at 412260-1677.

Pittsburgh scores a touchdown with record-breaking NFL Draft
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Pittsburgh scores a touchdown with record-breaking NFL Draft
April 27, 2026
Planners reported virtually no crime or traffic problems during the three-day event. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI and JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive Pittsburgh spent years building the foundation to host the 2026 NFL...
Gov. Shapiro tests political muscle in Pa. midterms
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Gov. Shapiro tests political muscle in Pa. midterms
April 27, 2026
He’s in a strong position to be reelected, but his influence on other state races could be significant. LOCK HAVEN, Pa. (AP) — Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania gov...
Opening of Titan Arboretum, T’s Trail celebrated
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WEST MIFFLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Opening of Titan Arboretum, T’s Trail celebrated
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 27, 2026
They were developed in partnership with Tree Pittsburgh. For Arbor Day, a living outdoor classroom came to the West Mifflin Area School District. The district celebrated the grand opening of its Titan...
Woman accused of fatally shooting man outside party
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Woman accused of fatally shooting man outside party
April 27, 2026
She told police she fired in self-defense, but found afterward that the victim was not armed. By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive A Clairton woman is accused of fatally shooting a man in Pittsburgh’s Lawre...
Central Elementary encourages student leaders
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ELIZABETH FORWARD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Central Elementary encourages student leaders
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 27, 2026
Principal Frank Berdar talked to the school board about the fifthgrade brave bunch program, along with other school topics. Teachers and staff at Central Elementary School are coming up with new ideas...
PennWest, Mattress Factory to host regional arts festival
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PennWest, Mattress Factory to host regional arts festival
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 27, 2026
It will take place Wednesday on the California campus. PennWest California, in a partnership with Pittsburgh’s Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum, will host the Southwestern Pennsylvania Art Bas...