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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT

View From Lodi, CA Pittsburgh, PA: Don't Miss Michael Jackson's Movie This Is It

I give an unqualified one thumb up to Michael Jackson’s box office smash, This Is It. The film is a collection of rehearsals taped in preparation for Jackson’s comeback tour of 50 sold-out live London performances that never took place. Readers may
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT

WQED Pittsburgh Officially Christens Fred Rogers Studio, Gives Public Final Chance to Tour 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been more than four decades since the late Fred Rogers began producing his ground-breaking children's television program, 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.' Since then, the show has entertained and educated millions of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:52:00 GMT

BRIEF: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to renovate rectory for dorm space

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has purchased property in Lawrenceville to serve as a student dormitory for an influx of out-of-state high school-age dancers coming to study at its school. The ballet will convert the former rectory of the St. John the Baptist
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:50:00 GMT

Pittsburgh movies debut at Three Rivers Film Festival

Three Rivers Film Festival offers a wide range of screenings, from major directors and stars -- like Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp and Emily Blunt -- to lesser known, local filmmakers. Even teenagers have a shot at fame with a new feature called Steeltown
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT

WQED Pittsburgh Officially Christens Fred Rogers Studio, Gives Public Final Chance to Tour 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been more than four decades since the late Fred Rogers began producing his ground-breaking children's television program, 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.' Since then, the show has entertained and educated millions of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:32:00 GMT

WQED Pittsburgh Officially Christens Fred Rogers Studio, Gives Public Final Chance to Tour 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'

-PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6 /PRwire/ -- It has been more than four decades since the late Fred Rogers began producing his ground-breaking children's television program, 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.' Since then, the show has entertained and educated millions of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:32:00 GMT

WQED Pittsburgh Officially Christens Fred Rogers Studio, Gives Public Final Chance to Tour 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been more than four decades since the late Fred Rogers began producing his ground-breaking children's television program, 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.' Since then, the show has entertained and educated millions of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:29:00 GMT

Pittsburgh movies debut at Three Rivers Film Festival

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:58:00 GMT

Pittsburgh native killed

Michael Hasch can be reached via e-mail or at 412-320-7820. Tools Ways to get us Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter E-mail Newsletters On your mobile TRIBUNE-REVIEW A 1972 Langley High School graduate who spent her life working as a nurse in
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:19:00 GMT

Pittsburgh-Greensburg maglev project pitched

pittsburgh_tribu:http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_652061.html GetThis(T, C, U, L) By Matthew Santoni, For The Saturday, November 7, 2009 Ways to get us letters Supporters of a proposed maglev train from Pittsburgh International Airport
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:19:00 GMT

Pittsburgh film and TV company relocating to Unity Studios in Allen Park

A Pittsburgh-based film and TV production company owned by a former Detroit Pistons basketball player is relocating to the new Unity Studios complex in Allen Park. Dale Davis, who played for the Pistons from 2005-2007, is moving his WAR Entertainment to
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:02:00 GMT

Highway now I-376 from Monroeville to Mercer (Yesterday)

State and local officials today announced that the redesignation of Interstate 376 from Interstate 80 in Mercer County to the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Monroeville has been completed. PennDOT Secretary Allen Biehler unveiled a red-white-and-blue I-376
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:14:00 GMT

Crash injures five in Washington County

A driver and four passengers were injured when their vehicle crashed into the former Coca-Cola plant building early yesterday in Washington County. The injuries appeared serious at the time of the accident, around 3:30 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue in
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:41:00 GMT

Beaver County nuclear reactors get license extensions (Yesterday)

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has extended the operating license for two nuclear reactors in Beaver County by 20 years each. The NRC extended the licenses yesterday after a series of reviews and inspections at FirstEnergy Corp.'s Beaver Valley Unit 1
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:40:00 GMT

Clairton teen to be tried as an adult in neighbor's slaying (Yesterday)

An Allegheny County judge ruled this week that a 17-year-old Clairton boy will be tried as an adult in the slaying of an 82-year-old female neighbor. Attorneys for Johnie 'Trey' Washington III, who was 15 when he was arrested for fatally stabbing
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:40:00 GMT

Crash injures five in Washington County (Today)

A driver and four passengers were injured when their vehicle crashed into the former Coca-Cola plant building early yesterday in Washington County. The injuries appeared serious at the time of the accident, around 3:30 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue in
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:40:00 GMT

17-year-old's petition denied in Clairton homicide (11/05/2009)

A 17-year-old Clairton boy will be tried as an adult in the slaying of an 82-year-old female neighbor, an Allegheny County judge ruled yesterday. Attorneys for Johnie 'Trey' Washington III, who was 15 when he was arrested for fatally stabbing Florence
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:40:00 GMT

Fatal Clairton fire started with grease on stove (11/05/2009)

The Allegheny County fire marshal says a fire that killed three children near Pittsburgh began as a grease fire on a stove that another resident of the house tried to extinguish. Fire Marshal Bob Full isn't saying who tried to put out the fire in
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:40:00 GMT

Westmoreland plans homeless-prevention initiative (11/05/2009)

The Westmoreland County commissioners today announced a Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program, which will serve individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness because of loss of employment or illness or lack of a support system.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:40:00 GMT

Westmoreland man killed trying to move mobile home (11/05/2009)

A Westmoreland County man was killed yesterday when the mobile home he was trying to move shifted and pinned him to the ground. James C. Skovira, 48, of Acme, was attaching wheels to the underside of the mobile home when 'the jack slipped, and the mobile
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:40:00 GMT

County executive vetoes bill for fee on nonprofits

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:25:00 GMT

WQED Pittsburgh Officially Christens Fred Rogers Studio, Gives Public Final Chance to Tour 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been more than four decades since the late Fred Rogers began producing his ground-breaking children's television program, 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.' Since then, the show has entertained and educated millions of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:50:00 GMT

WQED Pittsburgh Officially Christens Fred Rogers Studio, Gives Public Final Chance to Tour 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been more than four decades since the late Fred Rogers began producing his ground-breaking children's television program, 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.' Since then, the show has entertained and educated millions of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:47:00 GMT

McKeesport Area self-destructs in loss to North Hills

It was a simple equation as far as McKeesport Area football coach George Smith was concerned. After his fifth-seeded Tigers suffered the worst upset of the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs to date against No. 12 seed North Hills, 19-7, in a WPIAL Class AAAA
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:44:00 GMT

Airlines add flights at Pittsburgh International

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:14:00 GMT

Maglev transit project pushed, could create jobs

Supporters of a proposed maglev train from Pittsburgh International Airport to Greensburg wooed state representatives Friday with promises the project could create thousands of jobs in high-tech manufacturing, if the government could pay the $5.3 billion
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Butler County businessman pleads guilty to fraud charges

Bryant R. Filter operated Three Rivers Business Group and used client information to get loans or credit for himself in the clients' names, prosecutors say.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:59:00 GMT

Clothing drive in Westmoreland collects winter wear for those in need

More than 200 items of winter outerwear will be available for those in need. Old Navy in Westmoreland Mall has been collecting clothing since becoming involved in the One Warm Coat project. "We passed out fliers to all of our customers Oct. 23, just
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:59:00 GMT

Pittsburgh bridges, tunnel to close today, Sunday for filming

Some of Pittsburgh's iconic bridges and a tunnel will close for filming of "The Next Three Days" today and Sunday, officials said. The Armstrong Tunnel and the 10th Street Bridge will be closed from Forbes Avenue in Uptown to Muriel Street in the South
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:59:00 GMT

Memorial hockey game to raise funds for Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School

The Pittsburgh Police Icemen hockey team will face off against a team of 1988-94 alumni from Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School, where Sciullo played. Money raised from the game will be donated to Central's tuition assistance fund.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:59:00 GMT