MVAA looking for volunteers, teachers
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 7, 2024
The organization is expanding the programs it offers throughout the Valley. Volunteers and instructors are needed to help as the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts continues to expand its programs. The M...
Rising Latino population drives economic growth in Western Pennsylvania
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By By ANNA MARES Trib Total Media 
July 7, 2024
Hispanics account for more than half of the state’s population increase over the past 20 years. New Spanish grocery stores are opening, adding a fresh flavor to the city. Amid the usual Pittsburgh tra...
Pitt nursing students to work in BVA schools
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 7, 2024
The clinical placement program will begin when classes resume. The Belle Vernon Area School District reached an agreement in May with the University of Pittsburgh’s Nursing School that will allow the ...
Pa.’s elder abuse investigations moving slowly
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By ANGELA COULOUMBIS Spotlight PA 
July 7, 2024
Spotlight PA conducted a months-long probe into woefully slow investigations of allegations of abuse and neglect involving older adults. In Pennsylvania, county-level agencies investigate allegations ...
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By By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer 
July 7, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming. “Despicable Me 4,” the Illumination Animation sequel, led the way over the holiday weekend with $75...
Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to return hostages
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July 7, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Marking nine months since the war in Gaza started, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country Sunday, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down and ...
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By By MEG KINNARD Associated Press 
July 7, 2024
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s campaign provided lists of approved questions to two radio hosts who did the first interviews with him after his faltering debate performance, both hosts sai...
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July 7, 2024
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA is not a melting pot of cultures. The people who have come to or passed through Pittsburgh and surrounding communities have not blended into a homogeneous puree of creamy uniformi...
Adoptive family burned by daughter’s birth mom
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July 7, 2024
DEAR ABBY: We adopted our daughter, “Opal,” at the age of 2. She is 6 now. Opal lived with us off and on as a newborn, but by age 1, she lived permanently with us. We live in a small community, so eve...
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July 7, 2024
• Elizabeth Township Seniors meeting, Rock Run Inn, 11 a.m. • Bellmar High School Class of 1966 meeting, Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, Rostraver Township, 2:30 p.m. • South Hills Coin Club, Bethel Park ...
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July 7, 2024
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As President Joe Biden tries to revive his embattled reelection bid, Vice President Kamala Harris led a parade of Black Democrats who warned Saturday that the threat of another Dona...
As Biden falters, Europeans look to safeguard NATO
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July 7, 2024
The organization will celebrate its 75th anniversary this week. WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing skepticism about President Joe Biden’s reelection chances has European leaders heading to the NATO summit in W...
Unique, Hands Free Ways to Soothe Your Baby
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July 7, 2024
FAMILY FEATURES Most parents know – or soon will – crying is completely normal for babies. Even once you’ve determined a cause for the cries, finding foolproof ways to soothe baby can be difficult. Wh...
New food truck lot holds military appreciation day
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 5, 2024
Amy Smaracheck, who started the Belle Vernon enterprise, has a son in the Air Force. Belle Vernon’s new food truck spot, COP-A-SQUAT, held a military appreciation day on Friday for veterans and active...
Monessen fighter pilot lost over Japan
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
By By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI 
July 5, 2024
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. From the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt fighter, Monessen...
Police: Man driving 118 mph in fatal crash
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 5, 2024
Jacob Posey is charged with homicide by vehicle in the March 16 death of Tori Demo. A Fayette City man is accused of driving 118 mph when he crashed into another vehicle on Interstate 70, resulting in...