Trump wants to send Americans money; Congress & economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending.

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25 years later, educators & students face challenge of connecting with 9/11

September 11, 2026

States have different requirements about teaching the historic events of that day. By staff and wire reports For three days this summer, teachers converged at the Flight 93 National Memorial in remote...

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Bus co. is no show at W. Mifflin meeting

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

September 11, 2026

The school district will try to get someone from Krise Transportation to address the public next week. Krise Transportation was a no show Thursday during West Mifflin Area school board’s work session ...

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September 11, 2026

• A 9/11 sculpture was unveiled this week at WCCC. A3 • Managing editor Stacy Wolford recalls being at Shanksville 25 years ago. A6 • Remembering the most historically significant day in many American...

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FRIDAY

September 11, 2026

Don’t miss our Food pages full of new recipes in Saturday’s print and electronic editions of the MVI.

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Donora advances ordinances regulating livestock

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 11, 2026

They would address a longrunning issue in the borough if they’re approved next month. Donora is one step closer to taking another crack at regulating backyard chickens, ducks and goats. Three years af...

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Little Great Race organizers warn of unofficial website

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 11, 2026

The annual event will take place Saturday morning in Charleroi. Organizers of the Charleroi Little Great Race are warning participants about an unofficial registration website ahead of Saturday’s even...