Pirates ‘heartbroken’ for Alfonzo after mother, sister die in earthquakes
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July 7, 2026

Pirates ‘heartbroken’ for Alfonzo after mother, sister die in earthquakes

By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 

The Pittsburgh Pirates expressed their condolences to prospect Omar Alfonzo and his family Monday after his mother and sister were found dead from the earthquakes in his native Venezuela.

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Greek food festival takes months of preparation
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Greek food festival takes months of preparation
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 7, 2026
The annual event at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church has been condensed to one day this year. Months before the first gyro is wrapped or the first tray of baklava is served, volunteers at St. Spyrid...
Zappala request puts Mon View Heights sale in jeopardy
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Zappala request puts Mon View Heights sale in jeopardy
By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
July 7, 2026
He wants funds from the sale to be diverted to pay for a video surveillance system, sewer repairs & demolition of 4 buildings. The beleaguered Mon View Heights Apartment complex has a potential buyer,...
Firefighters rescue stuck raccoon in Rostraver Twp.
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Firefighters rescue stuck raccoon in Rostraver Twp.
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 7, 2026
They used the Jaws of Life to help free the animal from a storm drain grate. The Jaws of Life are designed to rescue people trapped in mangled vehicles. Monday morning in Rostraver Township, firefight...