Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may ‘annihilate’ Iran

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met on Tuesday, an unexpected engagement that came even as he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.

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McKeesport’s inaugural Mon Valley Arts Crawl to take place Saturday

September 25, 2026

A variety of musicians will perform at the event. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Coming off a successful inaugural McKeesport Riverfront Festival at Gergely Park and a rejuvenated International Villag...

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Data center plans continue during moratorium

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 25, 2026

The Mid-Mon Valley Planning and Zoning Commission is developing regulations to present to local municipalities. While data center development is temporarily on hold in the Five-Town region, work is co...

City will seek grant for police station upgrades

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City will seek grant for police station upgrades

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

September 25, 2026

Planned work includes computer-related improvements and replacement of a side door. Monessen City Council voted Thursday to apply for a grant that would kickstart the city’s police infrastructure impr...

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Shopping center up for sale

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

September 25, 2026

The Four Seasons Southland complex went on the market Sept. 17. For the first time in 20 years, the Four Seasons Southland Shopping Center in the West Mifflin/Pleasant Hills area has been put up for s...

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National companies buy up mobile home parks across southwestern Pennsylvania

September 25, 2026

NewsWorks Lab is an independent nonprofit newsroom. Sign up for our free newsletters. Mom-and-Pop industry gives way to investors and publicly owned companies By Namira Haris NewsWorks Lab staff write...

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BVA Rotary honors Paul Harris fellows, celebrates President’s Night

September 25, 2026

Outgoing officers were recognized as new officers took over for the new district year. For the MVI The Rotary Club of Belle Vernon Area recently celebrated President’s Night at Capporella’s in Unionto...