Monongahela’s business district keeps growing
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October 13, 2022

Monongahela’s business district keeps growing

By Jeremy Sellew

By Max Robinette

mrobinette@yourmvi.com

Monongahela council and residents praised growing business in the city during a brief meeting Wednesday.

Terry Necciai, executive director of the Monongahela Main Street Program, spoke about continued improvement plans for buildings downtown, as well as a handful of business owners who have expressed interest in coming to the city.

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