Davis visits McKeesport alma mater
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February 25, 2023

Davis visits McKeesport alma mater

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. As Lt. Gov. Austin Davis settles in to his new role as one of the state’s top leaders, the McKeesport native hasn’t forgotten his roots or the community that inspired him to lead a life of service. He shared that insight, his story and his inspiration Friday with a packed room of McKeesport Area High School students.

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