Pittsburgh was complete success as NFL Draft host
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April 27, 2026

Pittsburgh was complete success as NFL Draft host

By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 

Other than the embarrassing public snafu the Steelers suffered when it was almost time for them to make their first round pick Thursday, the NFL Draft was a resounding success for the franchise, the NFL and the City of Pittsburgh.

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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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...
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Central Elementary encourages student leaders
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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...
Woman accused of fatally shooting man outside party
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Woman accused of fatally shooting man outside party
By By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive 
April 27, 2026
She told police she fired in self-defense, but found afterward that the victim was not armed. A Clairton woman is accused of fatally shooting a man in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood last week...