Boston Marathon among many challenges for Homa
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May 4, 2026

Boston Marathon among many challenges for Homa

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 

“There’s no way around it, marathons are hard and painful. But when we challenge ourselves, there’s opportunities for us to grow, and that’s how I look at some of these things when it gets hard.”

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May 6, 2026
We’ll have coverage of the EF Night of Service in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.
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Fallowfield Twp. considers police options
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3 UPMC hospitals at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts
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3 UPMC hospitals at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts
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Support pledged for Mon View Heights residents
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