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Davanzo cruises to reelection victory in 58th District contest

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

November 4, 2026

He defeated Democratic challenger Cherri Rogers by a comfortable margin. State Rep. Eric Davanzo sailed to an easy victory Tuesday in his 58th House District race. With 64.49% of the votes, Davanzo, a...

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Shapiro easily wins second term as governor

November 4, 2026

His race with Stacy Garrity was called shortly after polls closed. By JAMES ENGEL and TOM FONTAINE TribLive Gov. Josh Shapiro is on his way to a second term in Pennsylvania’s highest office. The Assoc...

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Bartolotta tops independent challenger Borello

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 4, 2026

She vowed to continue her work after being elected to a fourth term. State Sen. Camera Bartolotta and independent challenger Jodi Borello agreed on one thing Tuesday night: Voters in southwestern Penn...

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Kuzma wins reelection over Altemara in 39th District

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 4, 2026

Kuzma says he has brought more than $7M to Elizabeth Township. Republican state Rep. Andrew Kuzma will return to Harrisburg to represent the 39th Legislative District. Kuzma defeated Democratic challe...

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Goughnour retains 35th state House seat over Edwards

November 4, 2026

He’ll serve his first full term after winning a special election in 2025. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Democratic State Rep. Dan Goughnour wasn’t taking anything for granted in his reelection bid ag...

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Reschenthaler reelected to fifth term in 14th District

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

November 4, 2026

The Congressman fought off a challenge from Donora native Alan Bradstock. U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler will return to Washington, D.C., to serve a fifth term in Congress representing residents across s...

High school, Sports

Leopards heading to WPIAL title game

By By BRENNAN VALLADARES bvalladares@yourmvi.com

November 4, 2026

Belle Vernon shut out No. 3 North Catholic to reach the Class 2A championship game. Tyler Caterino and the Belle Vernon boys soccer team felt disrespected by their seeding heading into the WPIAL playo...

High school, Sports

Frazier rallies past Fort Cherry to reach WPIAL championship

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

November 4, 2026

After trailing 2-1, the Commodores won the next two sets to avenge an early season sweep. The Frazier volleyball team has faced its share of adversity this fall. But the Commodores kept their focus on...

High school, Sports

Karsman, Panthers down Bearcats in WPIAL semifinal

By JEREMY SELLEW

November 4, 2026

Sewickley Academy standout scored all four goals to help her team avenge last year’s loss. Undoubtedly, No. 1 Sewickley Academy came into its WPIAL semifinal game Tuesday against Bentworth with plenty...

NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports

5 Things we learned from Sunday

By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive

November 4, 2026

Five things we learned from the Pittsburgh Steelers capping off the approximate first half of their season with a 27-6 victory against the Cleveland Browns that left them in sole possession of first p...

Obituaries

Henry Richard Beresis – Matawan, N.J.

November 4, 2026

Henry Richard Beresis, 91, of Matawan, N.J., passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at Bays hore Medical Center, Holm del, N.J. Born Sept. 2, 1935, in Fallowf ield Township, Pa., he was the son of the late...

Obituaries

William M. Mandekic – McKeesport

November 4, 2026

William M. Mandekic, 95, of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Born Sept. 21, 1931, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Danica Stupic Mandekic. A McKeesport High School g...