Elementary student dies after being hit by car in West Mifflin
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December 29, 2025
Terrel “TJ” Byars Jr., 13, was a sixth-grade student at Logan Elementary. A 13-year-old East Allegheny School District student died after being hit by a car Saturday in West Mifflin. Terrel “TJ” Byars...
State taking applications for $160M in violence intervention and prevention grant money
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 29, 2025
Funding for the Violence Intervention and Prevention Program was increased by 10% in the 2026 budget. State officials have opened applications for $160 million in new funding aimed at improving school...
At least $18.7M poured into Supreme Court retention races
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December 29, 2025
Supporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions. By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Special interests, organizations connected to Pennsylvania’s r...
Innamorato launches survey for new Allegheny County comprehensive plan
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 29, 2025
The survey, which residents can find online, focuses on nine themes for the county’s future. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato has announced the public engagement launch of Allegheny Forward,...
Judges swap dockets in Westmoreland court shuffle
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December 29, 2025
Christopher Feliciani will return to criminal court, while Scott Mears will move to civil court. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Two Westmoreland County judges will swap dockets in January as part of a s...
Majority of job hunters turn to AI to help land next gig
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December 29, 2025
Many use it for help with resumes and interviewing skills, but employers also find it helpful. By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive Mallory Helbling turned to her own professional advice when she found herself...
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
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By ALBERT STUMM Associated Press 
December 29, 2025
“All natural” and “organic” doesn’t guarantee there’s not a lot of sugar inside. Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for “all natural” grano...
Still in the Christmas spirit
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December 27, 2025
Ian Geary, 7, of Glassport checks out ornaments on a Christmas tree near the gym during halftime of Friday’s South Allegheny boys basketball game. He was with his brothers, Owen Geary, 8, (left) and E...
Fourth Street Foods to be sold for $3M
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 27, 2025
The company will stay open, and about 200 current employees will be retained. Fourth Street Foods has signed an agreement to sell its assets to Morski Brands in a $3 million deal that is expected to p...
Raise set to make Shapiro highest-paid governor in U.S.
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December 27, 2025
A 3.3% salary increase in January will push him past New York’s Kathy Hochul. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is poised to get a raise of more than $8,000 in the coming year to...
Another legal issue for Charleroi company’s founder
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 27, 2025
David Barbe is named as a defendant in a newly filed federal lawsuit. A new federal lawsuit filed this month names Fourth Street Foods founder David E. Barbe as a defendant, adding to a growing list o...
Fine amount for U.S. Steel raises eyebrows for environmental groups
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December 27, 2025
Clean water advocates say a $135K penalty from the state Department of Environmental Protection is too little to deter additional oil leaks. By JACK TROY TribLive A six-figure expense is a big deal fo...
Gifts, classes available at White Oak’s Hometique
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 27, 2025
The small business was launched last year by Becca Michalsky and Ed Cherepko. For those looking for some after- Christmas shopping, Hometique in White Oak has personalized gifts and more for loved one...
Involuntary outpatient mental health care services adopted
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December 27, 2025
An advisory group will monitor implementation and review the progress of the practice throughout 2026. By VENURE SIRIWARDANE Pittsburgh's Public Source Allegheny County will use a controversial legal ...
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December 27, 2025
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...
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December 27, 2025
Monessen • Armando M. Lebron Garcia, 36, of Monessen was charged with terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and harassment st...
Luminary tradition returns to the streets of North Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 26, 2025
Councilman Joe Duche was a driving force in bringing back the lighted path for Santa Claus. For the first time in years, Christmas Eve in North Charleroi looked the way many longtime residents remembe...
Donations sought for Steel Center shoe drive
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2025
The school hopes to collect 2,500 pairs before next month’s deadline. A local school is looking for people to “shoe” their love by donating in a different way this holiday season. Steel Center for Car...
Neighborhood Assistance Program grants are awarded
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2025
The money will help fund numerous projects throughout the Mon Valley. Last week, some Mon Valley organizations learned that they will be receiving funds from the Neighborhood Assistance Program. NAP i...
Pope urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering
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December 26, 2025
Leo XIV revived the tradition of delivering his Christmas greeting in multiple languages. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed...