Floodplain Studios offers natural setting for artists
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May 2, 2026
Faye Miller saw “real potential” in the eight-acre section of little Boston in Elizabeth Township. By VICKIE BABYAK McKeesport Community Newsroom Faye Miller wasn’t searching for a real estate investm...
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May 2, 2026
Job offer letters started going out this week. By MEGAN TROTTER and MEGAN SWIFT TribLive The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is slashing staff as it begins operations under new ownership. At least 40% newsroo...
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May 2, 2026
Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...
TRAFFIC BRIEFS
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PennDOT maintenance work set for next week
May 2, 2026
PennDOT District 12 announced scheduled traffic impacts on Interstate 70 between Exit 43 (Route 201 Fayette City) and Exit 46 (Route 51/I-70 Interchange) beginning 8 p.m. May 8 through 5 p.m. May 9 in...
Pressure at the pump builds as area gas prices reach 4-year high
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May 1, 2026
Gas isn’t as costly as in 2022, but effects on residents are growing. By JAMES ENGEL, MEGAN TROTTER and JOE NAPSHA TribLive Many in Western Pennsylvania braced themselves as they pulled up to the gas ...
Martial artist’s journey leads to teaching
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May 1, 2026
Master John Nigro trains black belts and award winners at the C.S. Kim studio in White Oak. By DR. AMANDA MARTIN McKeesport Community Newsroom “Keep your head down!” Master Nigro yelled on a Wednesday...
Four charged with cocaine and fentanyl trafficking
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May 1, 2026
Three residents of Western Pennsylvania and one resident of California have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating various federal narcotics and firearm laws, U.S....
POLICE LOG
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Monessen
May 1, 2026
Donora • Joshua Anthony Buell, 33, of Donora was charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and criminal mischief stemming from an alleged incident Aug. 12, court records state. ...
Charleroi Area students to stage spring theater showcase
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 30, 2026
Middle school and high school students are ready to perform snippets from their favorite Broadway shows. From classic showstoppers to modern hits, Charleroi students will bring Broadway to life during...
Clairton officials hoping to repurpose former bank building
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April 30, 2026
City council leaders may hold a public meeting to discuss potential uses for the spaces. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Clairton officials are optimistic about the possibility of finding new use for a...
Serra Catholic High School prom court announced
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April 30, 2026
Serra Catholic High School will crown the new prom king and queen during the promenade at 4 p.m. Friday. Prom court members, in the front, from left, are Laura Schanck, Abby Genes, Gabriella Cain, Emm...
County juvenile detention center doubles capacity to 16 beds
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April 30, 2026
Facility officials confirm expansion at the Hempfield center following a $1M security upgrade. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center has quietly doubled its capa...
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Clairton
April 30, 2026
Charleroi Regional • Joshua William Garcia, 22, of California, Pa., was charged with obstruction of administration of law or other government, resisting arrest/other law enforcement and disorderly con...
Branding Workshop Series set at cfsbank Resource Center
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April 30, 2026
For the MVI The Mon Valley Alliance Foundation (MVAF) will host “Make Your Mark — Building a Brand That Customers Remember” on May 6 at the cfsbank Business Resource Center, 235 W. Main St., Monongahe...
Around The Valley, Entertainment Calendar
April 30, 2026
Thursday Music • Tapestry — The Carole King Songbook, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, 7:30 p.m. Thursday Events • Country Line Dancing, H Lounge, Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, North Strabane Townsh...
Raven’s Hands to host spring theater dinner
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 29, 2026
The event will take place Saturday in Charleroi. Raven’s Hands, a Mon Valley nonprofit, will host its second theater dinner Saturday to fundraise for all the services it provides for surrounding commu...
Color Run benefits Save Promise Club at West Mifflin Middle School
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April 29, 2026
West Mifflin Middle School students recently participated in the third annual Color Run to benefit Save Promise Club. The club promotes mental health awareness and spreads kindness in order to prevent...
Blight summit focuses on ‘Revitalizing Main Street’
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
April 29, 2026
It will be held Friday at Westmoreland County Community College. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority and county Land Bank will partner with the Realtors Associat...
Pittsburgh likely spent more than it will receive for 2026 NFL Draft
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April 29, 2026
“There is no financial boon for the city of Pittsburgh here,” said Councilman Anthony Coghill. By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive The 2026 NFL Draft drew about 805,000 people in Pittsburgh last week, accordi...