Trump, good economic news and the midterms elections
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September 24, 2026

Trump, good economic news and the midterms elections

Did you know that recently released Census Bureau statistics show the poverty rate in the United States fell to a record low in 2025? That’s an extraordinary development, but it has so far not attracted a lot of media coverage and discussion.

McKeesport’s inaugural Mon Valley Arts Crawl to take place Saturday
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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...
Data center plans continue during moratorium
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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...
Shopping center up for sale
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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...
National companies buy up mobile home parks across southwestern Pennsylvania
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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...
BVA Rotary honors Paul Harris fellows, celebrates President’s Night
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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...