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Penn State increases 2026-27 tuition rates
By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
July 19, 2025
The increase will affect University Park and some branch campus students. Penn State’s budget for the 2026-27 academic year raises tuition for all of its students attending University Park and some of...
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For Sale: Trump is leveraging power of his office to reap profits for family businesses
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For Sale: Trump is leveraging power of his office to reap profits for family businesses
July 19, 2025
By BRIAN SLODYSKO AND WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — If one theme has emerged in President Donald Trump’s second term, it’s this: He’s leveraged the power of his office for personal ...
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After saving her godson from a dog attack, injured Charleroi grad finally gets her diploma
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After saving her godson from a dog attack, injured Charleroi grad finally gets her diploma
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 18, 2025
Anastacialisa Hartley missed her graduation as she was recovering from injuries she suffered while saving her godson from a dog attack. Anastacialisa Hartley missed two of life’s biggest milestones la...
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Tuition hike OK’d for state-owned universities
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Tuition hike OK’d for state-owned universities
July 18, 2025
The hike comes after seven consecutive years of frozen tuition. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Tuition for state universities is set to increase by 3.6% for students this fall, but that figure could decre...
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MAWT awarded $5.1M grant for facility upgrades
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MAWT awarded $5.1M grant for facility upgrades
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 18, 2025
The Municipal Authority of Washington Township was awarded the grant through PENNVEST. Wednesday was a good day for the Municipal Authority of Washington Township, which received a $5.1 million grant ...
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Pa. lawmakers push to move federal energy office to Pittsburgh
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Pa. lawmakers push to move federal energy office to Pittsburgh
July 18, 2025
U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler is one of the supporters of the proposal. JACK TROY TribLive A bipartisan group of congressmen say Western Pennsylvania’s status as a growing energy hub justifies moving a ...
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Valley man dies after long SWAT situation
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Valley man dies after long SWAT situation
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 18, 2025
The standoff lasted about eight hours. A man died of a suspected suicide after an hours-long SWAT situation in Monongahela. Washington County Coroner Tim Warco said Zachry Hamilton, 36, barricaded him...
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Dancing in the street in downtown Elizabeth
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Dancing in the street in downtown Elizabeth
July 18, 2025
Siblings Baylee, 10, and Kolton Mathews, 8, of Elizabeth, dance to the song “1999” performed by the band Dancing Queen at the Plum Street Thursday Night Summer Concert Series in Elizabeth. Chairperson...
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Flash flood warnings being issued in Western Pa. at their fastest rate in 20 years
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Flash flood warnings being issued in Western Pa. at their fastest rate in 20 years
July 18, 2025
There have been 112 in the area so far in 2025. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Western Pennsylvania has been awash in flash flood warnings this year. The National Weather Service has issued 112 such warnings...
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CAR CRASH IN ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
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CAR CRASH IN ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
July 18, 2025
The Elizabeth Township Fire Department responded to a car crash on Hayden Boulevard in Elizabeth Township after 11 a.m. Thursday. The department was there assisting Blaine Hill VFC and Elizabeth Borou...
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Area man accused of choking child
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 18, 2025
Dylan Dodds is facing multiple charges for alleged abuse. A Forward Township man is accused of choking his 4-year-old daughter. Dylan Dodds, 28, is charged with aggravated assault, strangulation, enda...
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Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
Man indicted for alleged antisemitic remark to public official
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 18, 2025
The office of Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced that an Elizabeth man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of making a threat to injure a local public official ...
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Ringgold School Board director applauded for ensuring transparency
July 18, 2025
AS JOURNALISTS, WE OFTEN WRITE ABOUT and emphasize the importance of the Sunshine Act, and we work diligently to hold our elected officials accountable when they fall short of preserving public access...
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Less safe and less secure
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Less safe and less secure
July 18, 2025
After devastating floods rampaged through Texas, The New York Times ran a story headlined, “Trump Is Gutting Weather Science and Reducing Disaster Response.” “In an effort to shrink the federal govern...
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Farm-to-Family food drive held in Monessen
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Farm-to-Family food drive held in Monessen
July 17, 2025
Highmark Wholecare continued its 2025 Farm-to Family produce markets in Monessen with a drive-thru food distribution Wednesday that was held in collaboration with the Westmoreland County Food Bank, Ci...
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EF approves additional costs for high school construction
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
EF approves additional costs for high school construction
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 17, 2025
The Elizabeth Forward School Board also adopted a new artificial intelligence policy. The Elizabeth Forward School Board approved a series of change orders on Wednesday for additional costs that have ...
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Ringgold director claims vote for superintendent’s salary hike violates Pa. Sunshine Act
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Ringgold director claims vote for superintendent’s salary hike violates Pa. Sunshine Act
By By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter 
July 17, 2025
A motion to give Ringgold School District’s superintendent a raise was amended Wednesday night before it narrowly passed after one board member raised questions on the transparency of the move. Last n...
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Belle Vernon animal rescue urgently seeking donations
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Belle Vernon animal rescue urgently seeking donations
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 17, 2025
Angels Journey Home recently rescued two dogs from an abusive home that are in need of medical treatment. Angels Journey Home Animal Rescue is desperately seeking donations so the nonprofit organizati...
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Lawsuit alleges Pa. property assessments discriminate against low-income owners
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Lawsuit alleges Pa. property assessments discriminate against low-income owners
July 17, 2025
Mon Valley Unemployed Committee Inc. is suing the commonwealth, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Attorney General David Sunday. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court al...
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Long John Silver’s to open in West Mifflin
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Long John Silver’s to open in West Mifflin
July 17, 2025
Council also discussed the overuse of a dumpster at the borough public works building. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Progress continues regarding a new Long John Silver’s restaurant moving into West ...
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Watery fun at Port Vue Fun to be a Kid Day
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Watery fun at Port Vue Fun to be a Kid Day
July 28, 2025
Wyatt Hutskow, 7, of Elizabeth plays in the spray provided by the Port Vue Volunteer Fire Department at the 29th annual Fun To Be A Kid Day held Sunday in Port Vue. He attended the event with his sist...
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Local lawmakers support expanded body camera use
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Local lawmakers support expanded body camera use
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 28, 2025
Camera Bartolotta and Pat Stefano were among the sponsors of the legislation in the state Senate. A bill that would that would expand body camera use among law enforcement to increase accountability a...
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Occupants rescued in early morning McKeesport fire
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Occupants rescued in early morning McKeesport fire
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 28, 2025
They were asleep when a blaze erupted at their Oakland Street home. Several structure fires occurred in the McKeesport area over the weekend. At approximately 1:38 a.m. Saturday, the McKeesport Fire D...
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Groups forming to plan futures for closing Penn State campuses
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Groups forming to plan futures for closing Penn State campuses
July 28, 2025
The Fayette and New Kensington branches are among seven that will be shutting down after the Spring 2027 semester. By KELLEN STEPLER and NATHAN FERRARO TribLive Officials in Fayette and Westmoreland c...
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McKeesport fire
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McKeesport fire
July 28, 2025
McKeesport fire Everyone was rescued from an early-morning blaze on Oakland Street. A3 $ 2 00
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