Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in 3 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly- high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House.

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‘GOODIES WITH GRANDPARENTS’ BRINGS GENERATIONS TOGETHER

September 17, 2026

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Delinquent sanitation bills being targeted in Donora

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 17, 2026

The current outstanding balance in the borough is nearly $261,000. Donora has to pay for garbage collection whether residents pay their bills or not, and more than $260,000 in outstanding sanitation c...

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September 17, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from the West Mifflin Area School District in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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EF again honored as Apple Distinguished School District

September 17, 2026

Superintendent Keith Konyk shared the news at Wednesday’s school board meeting. By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com Elizabeth Forward has again been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School Distric...

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West Mifflin recognizes airport, U.S. Steel’s German

By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI

September 17, 2026

The longtime plant manager is getting ready to retire. Before West Mifflin’s meeting got underway Tuesday, council members recognized the Allegheny County Airport, which celebrates its 95th anniversar...

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Sweeping changes to paid parental leave proposal

By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive

September 17, 2026

County trims 6 weeks of proposed benefit, exempts smaller businesses. The Allegheny County Board of Health pared back its controversial paid parental leave proposal Wednesday, shaving six weeks off th...