A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
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July 30, 2026

A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics

By By ALI SWENSON Associated Press 

NEW YORK (AP) — Farah Berent, a physician assistant in Holland, Michigan, used to learn about politics from channels like ABC, CBS and CNN. But that changed as she decided that coverage of the war in Gaza was irreparably biased.

Hank and Harry’s Alpaca-Tastic Day
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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. ...
Lawmakers, workers plan to keep pushing for Pa. to raise the minimum wage
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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...
Dollar Tree coming to former Rite Aid location in Charleroi
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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...
EF approves new teacher’s contract
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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...
PennDOT, state police highlight stop sign vandalism
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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...
McKeesport promotes police officer to sergeant
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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 ...