Can the ‘Lost Generation’ be found?
Politics
December 2, 2025
The current generation “Z” — those now roughly between 13 and 28 years old — is becoming our 21st-century version of the “Lost Generation.” Members of Gen Z are often nicknamed “Zoomers,” a term used ...
Around The Valley
December 2, 2025
If you had a condition that could lead to a more serious health problem, wouldn’t you want to know? Nearly 90% of the people who have prediabetes are unaware that they have it which is unfortunate bec...
Around The Valley
December 2, 2025
On Dec. 8, holiday donations will be dropped off at the Washington County Fairgrounds. For the MVI Each year, the Washington County Children And Youth Social Service Agency serves the children and fam...
AI-assisted shopping is the talk of the holiday shopping season
Business
By By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer 
December 2, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Major retail chains and tech companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in time for the holiday shopping season, hoping to give consumers an easier gift-buying...
Business
By By CORA LEWIS Associated Press 
December 2, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it’s Small Business Saturday. In the last 20 years, more segments of the retail industry ha...
Glassport kicks off holidays with Winterfest celebration
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December 1, 2025
A collection of Christmas characters posed for a photo Saturday at the annual Christmas parade and Winterfest Celebration in Glassport. From left are Alli Csorba, Mrs. Claus, Santa, Chazdine Harmon, K...
Hydrant fails in midst of Elizabeth Township fire
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December 1, 2025
Fire Chief Adam Janosko said the township has been plagued by hydrant issues for years. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Firefighters in Elizabeth Township say they spent more than four hours at the scene of a...
GivingTuesday organizers hope for increase in donations
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 1, 2025
The annual charitable event set a record last year with $3.6 billion being given in the United States. GivingTuesday, an influential charitable movement following Black Friday and Small Business Satur...
BVA reminds families about winter procedures
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 1, 2025
The district explained how it determines when to use a Remote Learning day. Belle Vernon Area School District, in its monthly newsletter, reminded families what to do during the winter months, as incl...
Reopening of Coal Valley Road set for today
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 1, 2025
Turnpike Commission officials offered updates on the Expressway project. Coal Valley Road will reopen today as construction work moves forward with the Mon/Fayette Expressway. According to the Pennsyl...
Why your electric bill is rising this winter and how to prepare
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December 1, 2025
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive As residents in Western Pennsylvania finish hanging their holiday lights, electric companies warn that an estimated 1.3 million customers will be hit with higher bills and sh...
Politics
December 1, 2025
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE when you grow up? The older students get, the more complicated the answer can become. By the time they graduate high school, plenty of young adults don’t have a grasp on what th...
As parties entrench, an impasse grows
Politics
December 1, 2025
MARBLEHEAD, Mass. — He helped supply the Continental Army during the early days of the American Revolution. He signed the Declaration of Independence. He shaped the Constitution and the Bill of Rights...
Politics
December 1, 2025
By The Associated Press Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the U.S. government in a deal with the Trump administration to end a series of investigations and restore hundreds of m...
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 1, 2025
Crews were on the scene Saturday after a fire broke out inside a home in North Charleroi. Firefighters were called to the 900 block of Conrad Avenue in North Charleroi for reports of a fire about 4 p....
Belle Vernon welcomes holiday season with Light-Up Night
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 29, 2025
The festivities had to be moved indoors due to Friday’s cold weather. Belle Vernon’s annual Light-Up Night on Friday was full of seasonal fun and joy. Held at Belle Vernon Fire Company’s social hall i...
Annual Zombek light display begins tonight
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 29, 2025
The Elizabeth Township holiday event features a 20-minute show and special visitors. One Elizabeth Township neighborhood will continue to glow a little brighter this upcoming holiday season. In what h...
Donora ushers in the holiday season with Twinkle Bright Night
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November 29, 2025
Lydia Oslowski, 9, and Lucy Oslowski, 7, of Monessen attended Twinkle Bright Night in Donora on Friday. The holiday event, presented by Donora Union Pharmacy and the Donora Smog Commemorative Committe...
Time capsule to contain legacy of Charleroi glassmaking
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 29, 2025
It will be buried at noon Monday in Meadow Avenue Park and won’t be opened for 100 years. Charleroi will close out one of the most defining chapters in its history with a ceremony meant to outlast all...