Clairton plant has history of serious accidents
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August 12, 2025
Two people were injured in a February explosion. By TOM DAVIDSON TribLive Coke is the fuel used to generate the 2,912-degree heat needed to melt iron ore to make steel. Making coke requires coal to be...
Summertime fun at peach festival and car show
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August 12, 2025
The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, 501 Fayette Ave., Rostraver Township, hosted its annual Peach Festival and Classic Car Show on Saturday. Funds raised from this event support the ongoing...
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Fire strikes home in Monongahela
August 12, 2025
5-year-old with autism found dead in McKeesport The body of a missing child with autism was discovered in a river near McKeesport on Monday, according to WPXI. Five-year-old Malik Patterson had been r...
West Mifflin Area board to address financial matters before school begins
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 11, 2025
Items on Thursday’s agenda include the purchase of 200 laptops. The West Mifflin Area school board will vote on several projects and financial items Thursday before the new school year starts Aug. 20....
Single-lane restrictions will continue on I-70
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 11, 2025
PennDOT announced that single-lane restrictions on I-70 in Rostraver Township will continue this week, depending on weather conditions. The lane restrictions will allow work crews to complete barrier ...
Art and history merge in Westmoreland’s Liberty Bell replica at museum of art
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August 11, 2025
The county’s contribution to the Bells Across PA campaign was unveiled Sunday morning. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive At the Westmoreland Museum of American Art on Sunday morning, an artist-designed replic...
Washington County unveils commemorative bell
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August 9, 2025
Liberty Bell replicas will be on display in all 67 Pa. counties to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. For the MVI The Washington County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Promotion Agency unveiled the ...
McKeesport pride on display at 65th International Village
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August 9, 2025
By the MVI For six decades, countless people have flocked to McKeesport’s annual celebration of the many cultures that have shaped its communities. International Village, the threeday extravaganza of ...
International Village: A celebration of friendship, traditions and culture
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August 9, 2025
For the MVI In 1960, McKeesport was preparing to celebrate it’s 165th anniversary. To honor the city’s rich history, officials wanted to pay homage to those who settled here. A melting pot of many nat...
Carnegie Science Center to relaunch with new name
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By By JOANNE KLIMOVICH HARROP TribLive 
August 9, 2025
After 20 months, the Carnegie Science Center will officially become the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center. “It has definitely been worth the wait,” said Jason Brown, Henry Buhl Jr. director...
COVID cash could ease financial crunch amid budget impasse
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
August 9, 2025
All of the county’s ARP funds have been allocated, but $31M remains in the bank. Westmoreland County may tap federal coronavirus pandemic grant funds to cover impending budgetary shortfalls. The count...
International Village entertainment schedule set
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August 9, 2025
By the MVI Live, continuous entertainment begins at 6 p.m. each evening of the festival on the main stage (Stephen Barry Field) and continues until 9 p.m. Dancing will take place nightly from 5 to 9 p...
2025 International Village menus
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August 9, 2025
By the MVI Here’s a look at what’s on the menu at the various booths around International Village 2025. Menus are subject to change and should be considered “while supplies last.” Some booths did not ...
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August 9, 2025
Here is some important information and answers to frequently asked questions before heading out to enjoy the International Village: Q: What are the hours? A: Gates open 3 p.m. The event is open from 3...
Port Vue hopes vacant lots get sold to neighbors
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
August 8, 2025
Council also said residents cited for high weeds or grass will soon face a magistrate. Port Vue Council plans to look at an ordinance that restricts residents from erecting a swimming pool, garage or ...
Rotary Club of Belle Vernon Area dedicates peace pole
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August 8, 2025
A Peace Pole is a monument that displays the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” For the MVI The Rotary Club of Belle Vernon Area recently dedicated a peace pole at the corner of Fayette Street and ...
Vehicle crashes into KeyBank in Elizabeth Township
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August 8, 2025
A vehicle crashed into KeyBank on McKeesport Road in Elizabeth Township Wednesday evening. The crash damaged the structure of the building, which is next to the Elizabeth Giant Eagle supermarket. C & ...