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 ...
Valley communities receive grant money
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 9, 2025
More than $400K has been approved for the 45th Senatorial District. Several Mon Valley communities in Allegheny County have received funding to support crucial programs and enhance life for residents....
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 ...
EF Meals on Wheels adjusts to reduction in donation
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 9, 2025
The organization is getting less food from Giant Eagle due to a policy change. A couple months ago, Elizabeth Forward Meals on Wheels was informed by a Giant Eagle employee that the organization would...
Mon City aviator lost in Brazil during World War II
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
August 9, 2025
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI In December 1943, Monongahe...
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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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
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...
Politics
August 9, 2025
By DANICA KIRKA AND MEG KINNARD Associated Press LONDON (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday at a stately home south of London, with the two leader...
Kamala Harris won’t cure what ails the Dem Party
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August 9, 2025
William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, was the last commander in chief born a British subject and the first member of the Whig Party to win the White House. He delivered the...
Politics
August 9, 2025
Congratulations to the Rostraver Township police, the City of McKeesport and its police department, as well as Port Vue council and police officers for hosting successful events Tuesday to mark Nation...
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...
Memorial scholarship honors legacy of late heritage center board member
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 8, 2025
The scholarship in memory of Matt Bauman was awarded to intern Nick Alverson. Matt Bauman spent his life preserving the past — both as a passionate history teacher at McKeesport Area High School and a...
West Mifflin to study school consolidation proposal
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 8, 2025
The West Mifflin School District currently has a $1.2 million deficit. Preliminary discussions were held Thursday during West Mifflin School Board’s workshop meeting about possibly restructuring where...
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 ...