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July 29, 2026

City of McKeesport celebrates time capsule opening

McKeesport Mayor Tom Maglicco visited the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center on July 16 to witness the opening of a 1995 time capsule that had originally been planned for opening in 2020. The capsule included video footage, handwritten messages, newspapers, and memorabilia — now on display at the Center. City of McKeesport Mayor’s Office

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Monessen’s middle/high school ready to reopen
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Monessen’s middle/high school ready to reopen
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
A mold issue has been resolved and students will return later this month. Monessen City School District is preparing to welcome students back to its middle/ high school building after months of mold r...
Data center letter made public
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Data center letter made public
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 3, 2026
A standing-room-only crowd attended Monday’s meeting, with many expressing opposition. A letter addressing the proposed data center development in Elizabeth Township was read at Monday’s meeting, and ...
MMVTA survey will shape the future of public transportation
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MMVTA survey will shape the future of public transportation
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
Comments from riders and non-riders are welcome through Nov. 30. Changes could be coming to public transportation in the Mon Valley, and local residents have an opportunity to help decide what those c...
Governor’s race tops ballot as Pa. voters head to polls
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Governor’s race tops ballot as Pa. voters head to polls
November 3, 2026
Everyone who’s in line by 8 p.m. will be permitted to cast their vote. By the MVI Today is Election Day in Pennsylvania, and a lot is riding on this year’s midterms. Democrats and Republicans are figh...
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WEDNESDAY
November 3, 2026
Don’t miss our Election Day coverage in Wednesday’s edition of the Mon Valley Independent.