McKeesport hosts Irwin rally

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

A Democrat running for the party nod to fill the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle stopped in McKeesport Tuesday for a campaign “Meet and Eat” event.

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