Shanahan takes blame for crash that left him with a concussion

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan took the blame for the car crash that left him with a concussion and other injuries, saying he took his eyes off the road to reach for his fallen cell phone before hitting another vehicle.

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Hank and Harry’s Alpaca-Tastic Day

July 30, 2026

Above, Hank, an alpaca at the exhibition farm at Round Hill Park in Elizabeth Township, looks out from the doorway of his barn Wednesday afternoon, while Harry, another alpaca, peers through a fence. ...

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Lawmakers, workers plan to keep pushing for Pa. to raise the minimum wage

July 30, 2026

Lawmakers, workers plan to keep pushing for Pennsylvania to raise the minimum wage by Emily Scolnick, Pennsylvania Capital-Star July 28, 2026 Emily Scolnick is a 2026 Dow Jones News Fund intern at the...

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Dollar Tree coming to former Rite Aid location in Charleroi

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 30, 2026

Discount retailer Dollar Tree is set to move into the former downtown space in Charleroi, which has been sitting empty since the pharmacy chain’s widespread closures. As former Rite Aid stores continu...

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EF approves new teacher’s contract

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

July 30, 2026

While details were not released Wednesday, both EF officials and union members applauded the new pact. With just a month before students head back to the classroom, it appears Elizabeth Forward School...

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PennDOT, state police highlight stop sign vandalism

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

July 30, 2026

Over the past two weeks, eight stop signs have been damaged or knocked down in Jefferson and Franklin townships. PennDOT is partnering with the Pennsylvania State Police to raise awareness about a rec...

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McKeesport promotes police officer to sergeant

July 30, 2026

City leaders are looking forward to a Riverfront Festival this weekend and International Village next month. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI As McKeesport police Chief Jason Alfer looked on, Assistant ...