Annita Garibaldi Crowns Mother of the Year
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June 16, 2026

Annita Garibaldi Crowns Mother of the Year

The Annita Garibaldi Society of Belle Vernon celebrated its annual Mother’s Day banquet on May 17 at the Lock 4 restaurant at Smitty’s Marina, lower Speers. President Janet Strahosky welcomed all and, with clues given, announced the 2026 Mother of the Year, Kathy Molesky. After receiving her crown and flowers, Molesky spoke briefly of the history of the club, sharing fond memories of her mom, her nonna and the women who started and maintained the organization. Family members surprised her as...

McKeesport marks Good Neighbor Day
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 18, 2026
The 62nd annual event featured activities for children and information on resources for adults. The sun shone brightly on McKeesport Wednesday morning for its 62nd annual Good Neighbor Day, which feat...
Ribbon-cutting welcomes SPALECK USA
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 18, 2026
The German company has a new home for its U.S. operations in the Alta Vista Business Park. A project years in the making reached a major milestone Wednesday as SPALECK USA officially opened its new Al...
Tax increase remains in EF spending plan
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 18, 2026
A final vote on the 2026-27 budget will be taken at next week’s meeting. Elizabeth Forward’s proposed budget for 2026-27 still contains a tax increase, with a final vote set for next week. Last year, ...
McKeesport NAACP teams up with city for Juneteenth celebration
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
June 18, 2026
The three-day celebration kicks off Friday with a gala at the McKeesport Palisades. McKeesport’s Juneteenth celebration will be bigger and more expansive this year, said Mayor Thomas Maglicco. In addi...
Westmoreland County housing authority to begin construction of Rostraver senior apartments
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
June 18, 2026
Willowbrook Commons is a $16 million project on six acres adjacent to Willowbrook Plaza on Route 51 in Rostraver. Construction of a four-story, 50-unit senior apartment building in Rostraver is poised...
West Mifflin council tackles project proposals
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
June 18, 2026
Borough officials are also considering a youth vaping ordinance for anyone younger than 21. West Mifflin council approved a proposal from HRG for phase 1 and 2 of the site plan development of the Camp...