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 & ...
City woman attacked at gas station
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 8, 2025
A woman was hospitalized after she was attacked by two women wielding a large knife at a McKeesport gas station over the weekend. Amber Murray, 43, and Nicole Rodgers, 37, both of McKeesport, were bot...
Trio charged in apartment assault
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 8, 2025
A couple suffered injuries early Thursday during an attempted burglary at Midtown Plaza apartments in McKeesport. Police said they were called to the eighth floor of the apartment building around 1:45...
Structure fire in McKeesport
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August 7, 2025
McKeesport firefighters battled a blaze late Tuesday afternoon in the 2600 block of Walnut Street. A second alarm was requested, bringing in off-duty personnel and mutual aid. The crew was able to mak...
Work zone crash in Rostraver Township
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August 7, 2025
Rostraver Township firefighters and police were called to the 900 block of Tyrol Boulevard about 10 a.m. Wednesday after a motorcycle struck equipment in an active work zone. The driver was transporte...
Rivers of Steel artist details how graffiti transforms urban spaces
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By By COLETTE FUNCHES McKeesport Community Newsroom 
August 7, 2025
Scott Brozovich presented a graffiti arts workshop at the Carnegie Free Library in McKeesport. The Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport recently hosted a graffiti arts workshop led by Scott Brozovich, ...
Wildfire smoke mostly missing Western Pa.
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August 7, 2025
The haze is much thicker in other parts of the state. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Wildfire smoke has returned to Pennsylvania, but its impact on air quality so far is far less severe than what the region ...
Cuban touts pharmacy deal with Giant Eagle
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By JACK TROY TribLive 
August 7, 2025
He blasted pharmacy benefit managers at Wednesday’s press conference. Mark Cuban, the billionaire and Western Pennsylvania native now knee-deep in the pharmaceutical industry, offered strong words Wed...