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07/23/2025

Thank you to the first three sponsors of our upcoming webcast of McKeesport's 65th International Village:

• Stacie Pereira of Riverview Chevrolet
• Five Star Storage
• State Rep. Dan Goughnour

If you or your organization would like to be a part of our broadcast from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 12, 13 and 14, email [email protected]. Deadline is Aug. 5.

07/18/2025

Are you tired of us asking for money? We're tired, too! 🤣🙄🙃

McKeesport International Village is just around the corner, and we're getting ready to do our annual webcast from 6 to 9 p.m. If your business, group or service would like to be a sponsor, please let us know. Details in the comments! Deadline is Aug. 5.

07/18/2025

The cast and crew of McKeesport Little Theater's "Be More Chill" had to be extra-creative to bring the sci-fi comedy to the local stage. Bonnijean Adams has this preview of the musical, which opens tonight:

http://almanac.tubecityonline.com/almanac/?e=3842

07/16/2025

If you have tires, old appliances or other hard-to-recycle items in your garage or basement, Pennsylvania Resources Council will host two events next month to collect them:

http://almanac.tubecityonline.com/almanac/?e=3841

07/16/2025

About a month ago, we asked readers and listeners for help. Advertising income is down, expenses are way up, and we’re going to need to raise about another $5,000 every year just to keep going.

Well, I’m very humbled to report that many people came through. So here's an old-school thank you to the following donors:

http://almanac.tubecityonline.com/almanac/?e=3839

07/15/2025

The entertainment schedule for McKeesport's 65th International Village is now available! This year's event is Aug. 12, 13 and 14 at Renziehausen Park:

Live, continuous entertainment begins at 6 p.m. each evening of the festival on the main stage (Stephen Barry Field) and continues until 9 p.m. Dancing will take place nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. in t…

07/13/2025

07/11/2025

UPDATE: From Allegheny County 9-1-1:

As of 12:00 AM July 12, all Allegheny County 9-1-1 systems are stable and fully functional. The same has been reported from 9-1-1 centers across the Commonwealth. As of 9:30 AM today, ACES continues to have no issues related to yesterday’s statewide intermittent 9-1-1 phone system problems.

We continue to monitor all systems and communicate with our PEMA and statewide 9-1-1 partners regarding the statewide system status and the root cause analysis process.

As a reminder, anyone needing to call 9-1-1 to report an emergency in Allegheny County may continue to call by dialing 9-1-1.

07/09/2025

On this day in 1968 David Ruffin is fired from The Temptations after missing a show. The lead singer on their hits "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud To Beg," Ruffin clashes with his bandmates and with Motown head Berry Gordy before he is fired. Tune in tonight night starting at 7:00 pm EST for an all new live show broadcasting live from the Tube City Center for business and innovation in McKeesport Pa. with your favorite DJ’s Punk and Judy on ⚡️The Electric Crush⚡️ on WMCK.FM Tube City Online Radio the new sound of the Mon-Valley.
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07/08/2025

ICYMI: Four former McKeesport police chiefs were in attendance Wednesday night when Josh Alfer officially sworn into office as the newest.

Alfer, who has been with the department since 2006, previously served as assistant police chief and as a lieutenant. Tom Leturgey has the story:

http://almanac.tubecityonline.com/almanac/?e=3836

07/08/2025

After heavy storms and flooding affected much of the Mon Valley earlier this summer, Mon-Yough Trail Council was glad to see that its section of the Great Allegheny Passage didn’t have any weather-related damage.

Thankfully, volunteers have been able to focus on their usual summer maintenance readying this part of the trail for their busiest season. Stacy Alderman caught up with them:

http://almanac.tubecityonline.com/almanac/?e=3837

07/03/2025

Two weeks after a devastating fire at a popular city restaurant, there is no word yet on whether it will reopen. Leslie Savisky has more:

http://almanac.tubecityonline.com/almanac/?e=3833