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May 5, 2026

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Knicks crush Sixers to open 2nd round NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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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
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 6, 2026
Pa. lawmakers could make the cost of relying on state police far more expensive. A proposal in Harrisburg that could eventually require municipalities to pay for Pennsylvania State Police coverage is ...
3 UPMC hospitals at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts
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3 UPMC hospitals at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts
By JACK TROY TribLive 
May 6, 2026
UPMC McKeesport was among the facilities mentioned in a report compiled by Public Citizen. Three UPMC hospitals in Southwestern Pennsylvania are at risk for closure as President Donald Trump’s cuts to...
Support pledged for Mon View Heights residents
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Support pledged for Mon View Heights residents
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 6, 2026
The apartment complex in West Mifflin is accused of providing substandard living conditions. West Mifflin Councilwoman Carla Payne-Harrison held a community meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the opti...
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Gas costs 50% more in U.S. than it did before Iran war
May 6, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA, hitting the wallets of drivers after r...