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• Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport has new director (monvalleyindependent.com) — McKeesport’s Carnegie Free Library has a new director, Michael Chirichella, who’s focused on making the building feel like a welcoming community hub. He’s already adding services like phone charging stations and pursuing grants for more kid-friendly graphic novels, while keeping popular programs such as Grandma’s Kitchen, Wise Walks at Renzie Park, and after-school snacks going strong.
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• Post-Gazette high school football Player of the Year: Peters Township's Reston Lehman (centredaily.com) — A standout season earned Peters Township linebacker Reston Lehman the Post-Gazette’s high school football Player of the Year honor, joining a long line of WPIAL stars. McKeesport fans will notice familiar names on the past winners list, including Brandon Short, Cecil Howard, and Khaleke Hudson, highlighting the city’s strong football legacy in this regional roundup.
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