Politics
December 30, 2025
To the Editor: Some people believe the country is going nuts. But I continue to believe in the good sense of most people. I am particularly encouraged by the good humor shown in the letters of Grace B...
Slouching toward open season on Jews
Politics
December 30, 2025
Jews celebrating Hanukkah were just slaughtered by Muslim gunmen on an Australian beach, in an imitation of the October 7 massacres. An inert Europe is canceling Christmas celebrations out of fear of ...
Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached
Politics
December 30, 2025
By DEVI SHASTRI and MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press States will share $10 billion for rural health care next year in a program that aims to offset the Trump administration’s massive budget cuts to ru...
Trump warns Iran of further U.S. strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program
Politics
December 30, 2025
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that the U.S. could carry out further military strikes if the country attempts to reconstitute its nuclear program as he held wide-...
White Oak police force growing
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 29, 2025
Another new officer was sworn in at this month’s borough council meeting. White Oak is growing its police department one officer at a time. The borough held a special meeting in the middle of October’...
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...
No longer a big cheese
Politics
December 29, 2025
MONTREAL — Michael Finnerty finally has woken up. His awakening is a lesson for us all — in personal struggle and purpose, in renewal and redemption. Thus, a perfect tale for anyone contemplating a Ne...
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By By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press 
December 29, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators after his arrest that he believed someone needed t...
Politics
December 29, 2025
CONGRESS MADE A BIPARTISAN promise a year ago: Every home and business in America would have access to high-speed internet. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act put $42.5 billion into the Broadb...
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...