PennWest observes Day of Racial Healing
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 3, 2026
Historian/author David L. Crane was the featured speaker for the virtual discussion. At PennWest University on Monday, a conversation about racial healing quickly became a conversation about action — ...
Officials warn people to stay off frozen rivers
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February 3, 2026
Hypothermia can take place within minutes of falling through ice. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive First responders have a simple message after seeing reports and videos of people walking on frozen Pittsbur...
AP Delsandro Memorial Fund provides more donations
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February 3, 2026
Five local organizations were recently presented $500 donations from the AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial fund. The charitable organization recently rededicated the AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial after ...
Inglis announces bipartisan package of housing legislation
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 3, 2026
He introduced it Monday along with a group of three other House members. State Rep. John Inglis, D-West Mifflin, and a group of bipartisan lawmakers announced Monday that they are introducing measures...
Phil sees shadow, forecasting six more weeks of wintry weather
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February 3, 2026
The Punxsutawney tradition didn’t offer any hope for an early spring. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many a...
Family sledding adventure at Mingo Creek Park
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February 2, 2026
Dave Lendway of Finleyville (second from right) poses with his grandchildren during a day of sled riding at Mingo Creek Park Sunday afternoon. From left are Benjamin Lendway, 9; Isaiah Williams, 13; G...
Credit union buys former Rite Aid in Elizabeth
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 2, 2026
Steel Strong Community FCU will begin renovations on the Market Street site. The former Rite Aid building at 300 Market St. in Elizabeth Borough has been purchased by Steel Strong Community Federal Cr...
Pennsylvania tries to contain the cost of housing
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February 2, 2026
Members of Gov. Shapiro’s administration spent the past year taking feedback from advocates, experts and local officials. By CHARLOTTE KEITH Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Rents are soaring, homelessness i...
Rail freight improvement projects to get PennDOT funds
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 2, 2026
Upgrades in Allegheny, Westmoreland and Washington counties are among those approved. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will invest nearly $53 million in 30 rail freight improvement projec...
PennDOT offers tips for mailboxes and driveways during snowstorms
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 2, 2026
As low temperatures and built-up snow continue to impact the region, PennDOT has some tips for local residents to maintain their mailboxes and driveways. PennDOT allows property owners to place mailbo...
Valley communities under air pollution warning Saturday
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 2, 2026
A 24-hour “Code Orange” alert was issued for Clairton, Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln and Port Vue. An air pollution warning was issued Saturday for the Mon Valley. According to an alert released by Alle...
Recovery group marks 70th anniversary of ditching of B-25 bomber in Mon River
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February 2, 2026
There’s been no trace of the aircraft since it sank in the river on Jan. 31, 1956. By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive It’s been 70 years since a B-25 bomber ran out of fuel, splashed down on the Monongahe...
Top Justice official plays down chance for charges from Epstein files
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February 2, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Justice Department official played down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying Sunday that the existence of “horrible pho...
Wintry walk at Cedar Creek Park
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January 31, 2026
Sheila Gordon of Rostraver Township enjoys a winter walk Friday afternoon with her miniature schnauzer, Rocky, along the Great Allegheny Passage at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township. Jeff Helsel ...
House committee approves pet cremation oversight bill
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 31, 2026
The proposal was inspired by the Patrick Vereb case. A bill that would create more oversight on the cremation of pets advanced out of the state House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, moving it a step cl...
Ice slows traffic on Monongahela River
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 31, 2026
Items such as coal, salt and fuel may be prioritized so they can keep moving. As freezing temperatures continue throughout the region, ice on the Monongahela River has started to slow down commercial ...
Stockdale VFD celebrates century of service
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 31, 2026
The method of fighting fires has changed greatly since the department was formed in 1926. For 100 years, someone has always shown up. Firefighting in Stockdale used to mean relying on bucket brigades ...
Mon Valley reunion set for Feb. 28 in sunny Florida
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January 31, 2026
Organizer Mona Lisa Spirko said the event will be held in Tampa again this year. By the MVI The date has been set for the 45th annual Mon Valley Florida reunion, just in time for snowbirds to enjoy th...
Ex-youth football director charged with taking more than $227K in league funds
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January 31, 2026
Attorney general: Money was used for personal bills, shopping, car payments and bathroom remodel. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive The former director for the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League who ...
Haitian immigrant hopes master’s degree will help inspire others
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 31, 2026
Luciano Janvier received the degree in conflict resolution from PennWest University last month. Haitian immigrant Luciano Janvier is trying to carve a path for himself and many in his Charleroi commun...