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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:32:00 GMT

Larrimor's settling in to new space in Downtown Pittsburgh

In a little less than a month's time, upscale fashion retailer and tailor Larrimor's has settled in to its new Downtown location, a few blocks away from the space it called home for almost 70 years. 'This is a much better space,' Larrimor President Tom
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:32:00 GMT

Westmoreland groups to share $1.2 million in stimulus funding

About 75 jobs will be created through federal stimulus funding funneled to more than 30 programs in the county, officials at Westmoreland Community Action said.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:32:00 GMT

October Development has lofty goals for historic Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh: Doughboy Square plan in $30 million range

At the junction of Penn Avenue and Butler Street, a statue of a World War I soldier stands at a wishbone of an intersection that marks a gateway of the changing city neighborhood of Lawrenceville. Its a mish-mash stretch of mostly neglected properties
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:54:00 GMT

Use of car GPS units steering some truckers into trouble [The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]

(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (PA) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Mar. 22--New Sewickley officials say truckers are increasingly using a narrow, winding and crumbling road through the township as a shortcut between Cranberry and the Beaver Valley because
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:37:00 GMT

SWAT team called to Avalon Motel

The Allegheny County SWAT team responded to the Avalon Motel late Sunday after receiving a report that a man had barricaded himself inside one of the rooms.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:09:00 GMT

Lawmakers say they feel the weight of history over health care

Lawmakers on either side of yesterday's health care vote said they felt the weight of history as thousands of protesters massed on the South Lawn of the Capitol to oppose the bill and Democrats worked into the evening to secure the votes needed for
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:09:00 GMT

Use of car GPS units steering some truckers into trouble

Global Positioning System devices map out the quickest and shortest routes, but they don't identify approved truck routes or places where there are weight, height or materials restrictions.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:09:00 GMT

Target-date funds are no sure fix for retirement

Target-date funds were supposed to be the solution to the nation's looming retirement crisis, not money-destroyers.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:01:00 GMT

Bill would help workers track likely 401(k) income

Sens. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Herb Kohl, D-Wis., introduced a bipartisan bill that would require employers who sponsor 401(k) plans and the like to inform plan participants of the projected monthly income they could expect at
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:01:00 GMT

Life insurance is as vital for women as it is for men

Whether a mother works outside the home or dedicates her life as a homemaker, women are less likely than men to have life insurance, and if they die, their families could be thrown into financial chaos.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:01:00 GMT

Man, 81, Falls Over Steep Westmoreland Hillside

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:43:00 GMT

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Fayette County

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:43:00 GMT

Pennsylvania officials plan to sniff out unlicensed dogs

State dog wardens will begin canvassing the city of New Kensington at the end of the month for canines that are unlicensed or lack the proper immunizations.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:15:00 GMT

County groups to share $1.2 million in stimulus funding

About 75 jobs will be created through federal stimulus funding funneled to more than 30 programs in the county, officials at Westmoreland Community Action said.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:14:00 GMT

Program gives autistic students confidence to join work force

A transition program for autistic students at two schools in Westmoreland County help them to go out into the community, learn about different jobs and hone their skills so they're ready to work after high school.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:14:00 GMT

Xavier Advances With 71-68 Victory Over Pittsburgh

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:43:00 GMT

COL BKB: Xavier 71, Pittsburgh 68

MILWAUKEE, March 21 (UPI) -- Jordan Crawford scored 27 points Sunday, boosting No. 6 Xavier to a 71-68 win over third-seeded Pittsburgh in a second-round NCAA Tournament West Region game.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:31:00 GMT

Cutting Edge: The war against girls, Pittsburgh goes ga-ga over Google, doomsday is nigh and ...

The war on girls The Economist Nowhere is the problem worse than in China, where most couples remain limited to one child. In some provinces, 130 boys are born for every 100 girls. Back in 1990, Indian economist Amartya Sen estimated that 100 million
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:07:00 GMT

As Others See It: Flight risk in Pittsburgh (03/19/2010)

Just playing with numbers and looking back at last week's news that the Pittsburgh-to-Paris flight is not doing well and will require payment of a full $5 million in subsidies for its first year of operations. I didn't quite think about what that subsidy
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:03:00 GMT

Xavier advances with 71-68 victory over Pittsburgh

MILWAUKEE -- Crawford scored 27 points, including a breakaway dunk with just over two minutes remaining, to help Xavier beat Pittsburgh 71-68 in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night. Jason Love had 14 points and a key block down the
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:03:00 GMT

NCAA: Xavier beats Pittsburgh 71-68

Jordan Crawford scored 27 points to lead sixth-seeded Xavier to a 71-68 victory over third-seeded Pittsburgh, sending the Musketeers to the round of 16 with a victory made all the sweeter after they lost to the same team in last year's NCAA tournament.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:40:00 GMT

No. 6 seed Xavier beats third-seeded Pittsburgh 71-68 in second round of men's NCAA tournament

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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:33:00 GMT

NCAA: Xavier-Pittsburgh in final minute

Who needs Robbie Hummel? The Boilermakers, a trendy upset pick in the first round, have been showing the grittiness that had them ranked in the top 5 earlier this season. They went on a 17-2 run to take a 46-42 lead over Texas A&M, before the Aggies
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:26:00 GMT

Teens Hospitalized In Pittsburgh After Beaver Co. Bicycle Crash

WEST MAYFIELD, Pa. -- Two teenage girls were seriously hurt Saturday night after their bicycle went over a hill in Beaver County. The girls struck a tree in West Mayfield and went down an embankment at about 7:15 p.m. Another bicyclist heard movement in
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:30:00 GMT

View From Lodi, CA Pittsburgh, PA: For Obama and Health Care, It's Win/Lose or Lose/Lose

When it comes to health care legislation, what may be good for the White House and its leaders is bad for Congressional Democratic Party incumbents. Over the long term, it may be bad for President Barack Obama, too. With the health care vote likely to
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:44:00 GMT

Corrupt Pittsburgh politics: those were good ol' days

One of the worst corruption scandals in American history erupted 100 years ago today in Pittsburgh. That's right, boys and girls. On this day in 1910, some 41 Pittsburghers -- council members, bankers and industrialists -- were indicted for corruption.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:48:00 GMT

Pittsburgh Police: 1 Shot, 1 Struck By SUV In Hill District

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting and a fatal hit-and-run in the Hill District overnight. Investigators said officers were called to the area of Bedford Avenue at Watt Lane shortly after 10 p.m. Friday for a possible shooting.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:50:00 GMT

Grant to enable hiring of Butler County probation officers

The county has seven general adult probation officers. Each officer is responsible for 347 to 409 cases, said Tom Holman, deputy court administrator for Butler County.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:42:00 GMT

Neighborhoods voice complaints about Pittsburgh's 311 response center

Wendy Urbanic, coordinator of the city's 311 response center, told neighborhood organizers gathered in the city's Hill District Saturday morning that in a city with limited resources, neighborhoods that organize, voice their problems and seek solutions
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:42:00 GMT

Parents' intervention helps young man turn away from addiction

The Community Care Behavioral Health Organization conference will focus on teen substance abuse, family interventions and foster care.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:42:00 GMT