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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:00 GMT
Big grant to Pittsburgh schools 1st step
Fueled by a $40 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Pittsburgh Public Schools still needs teacher support and an extra $45 million to pay for a sweeping, new approach for training and paying teachers. "We will be working with every
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:00 GMT
Obituary: Jon Neiderer / Scouted for the Pittsburgh Pirates
After working an unfulfilling job upon his 1973 graduation with a political science degree from Duquesne University, where he helped to manage the club football team, Jon Neiderer decided it was time to get into professional sports. 'He actually got a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:00 GMT
Ravenstahl says he has votes to pass Pittsburgh's tuition tax
The tuition tax has the votes to win approval. That was the message at a news conference this morning at which Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl stood with five city council members -- Ricky Burgess, Darlene Harris, Jim Motznik, Tonya Payne and Theresa
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:00 GMT
Pittsburgh school board votes acceptance of $40M Gates grant
The Pittsburgh school board tonight voted 8-0 to accept a $40 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The money will help the district launch a five-year $85 million-plus campaign to change the way the district recruits, trains,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:00 GMT
Slow rise expected in home, vehicle sales in Pittsburgh
Household spending in the Pittsburgh area won't rebound much next year but it should perk up a bit, said a trio of local business experts Thursday. "In 2010, we expect slow growth, but we do expect growth," said Rob Cochran, president of #1 Cochran, the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:00 GMT
2 Pittsburgh board members set meeting Monday on school closings
Two Pittsburgh school board members have set up their own citywide meeting for Monday so the public can comment on a school closing proposal and any other issues facing Pittsburgh Public Schools. Board members Randall Taylor and Mark Brentley will host
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:17:00 GMT
Home sales in Pittsburgh region up 7.4 percent in October
Home sales increased 7.4 percent during October in the Pittsburgh region, aided by an $8,000 federal tax credit, marking a possible turnaround in the area's real estate market, according to a report issued Friday. There were 2,514 sales last month,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT
Wall Street slides slightly in morning trading; Alcoa, ATI, CONSOL all down
Wall Street again got off to a rocky start Friday. By noon, the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 36.73 points, or 0.36 percent, as it slipped to 10,295.71. Nasdaq dropped 16.36 points, or 0.76 percent, to 2,140.46. A cross-section of companies operating
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:00 GMT
One dead in crash on Route 286 in Westmoreland
A man was killed in one-car crash this morning on Route 286 in Westmoreland County. Stanley Deren, 56, of Saltsburg, Indiana County, died in the accident, which occurred around 5:45 a.m. The vehicle left the road, went through a yard and dropped into a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:42:00 GMT
Pittsburgh Business Group on Health Drug Program Lands Solid 1-2 Punch
Pittsburgh - Drug Costs Dropped in 2008; New Contract Terms Meet Employer Goals, Estimated to Save $55 Million PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health, a regional employer-led coalition advocating for cost-effective, quality health care and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:00 GMT
Cambria Suites breaks ground in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 18 /PR-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Hospitality, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Lodging Associates and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) celebrated the official ground breaking of a new Cambria Suites hotel, the all-suite brand
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:00 GMT
Goodwill moving to Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood
After generations on Pittsburgh's South Side, Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania has formally announced its plan to move its administrative headquarters across the city, into the 51st Street business park in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. The
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:00 GMT
Research and Markets: Pittsburgh Breast Imaging - Providing an Update in Breast Imaging Techniques, Including Routine Mammography, Breast Ultrasound and MRI of the Breast
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/06bfd1/pittsburgh_breast) has announced the addition of the "Pittsburgh Breast Imaging" training to their offering. The Allegheny General Hospital recently conducted the Pittsburgh Breast
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:00 GMT
Car Accident Claims One Victim On Rt. 286 In Westmoreland Co.
BELL TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A car accident in Westmoreland County Friday morning has claimed the life of one person. The accident happened on Route 286 in Bell Township before 6 a.m. Officials report that the vehicle slammed into a garage. Watch Channel 4
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:12:00 GMT
Dick’s Sporting Goods Maintains Expansion
PITTSBURGH-Dicks Sporting Goods may take advantage of vacated store sites to expand beyond its 2010 plan, executives said at the companys third-quarter conference call. The company will open at least 24 new Dicks units, equaling its 2009 growth, and five
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:56:00 GMT
Horizon and Pittsburgh Penguins Partner to Build Cambria Suites
Hotel Adjacent to the Penguin's New Arena PITTSBURGH, PA, November 18, 2009 - Horizon Hospitality, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Lodging Associates and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) celebrated the official ground breaking of a new
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:36:00 GMT
Cambria Suites Breaks Ground In Pittsburgh
Horizon Hospitality, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Lodging Associates and Choice Hotels International Inc. (NYSE: CHH) celebrated the official ground breaking of a new Cambria Suites hotel, the all-suite brand from Choice Hotels designed to appeal to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT
New eateries pick up slack
Philip G. Pavely/Tribune-Review About the writer Jason Cato can be reached via e-mail or at 412-320-7936. Ways to get us Be a Facebook fan Follow us on Twitter E-mail Newsletters On your mobile A down economy might have forced owners to shutter some
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:03:00 GMT
Slow rise expected in home, vehicle sales
Thomas Olson can be reached via e-mail or at 412-320-7854. Ways to get us Be a Facebook fan Follow us on Twitter E-mail Newsletters On your mobile Household spending in the Pittsburgh area won't rebound much next year but it should perk up a bit, said a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:03:00 GMT
Pittsburgh Poised To Kick-Off Holiday Season
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:15:00 GMT
Pittsburgh Police Want To See Junk In Your Trunk
New Holiday Campaign Encourages Safety, Awareness UPDATED: 6:12 pm EST November 19, 2009 PITTSBURGH -- City police have a message for Pittsburgh shoppers this holiday season: Put your junk in the trunk. The phrase is the name of a campaign aimed at
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:00 GMT
Cohen & Grigsby to Feature Works from Associated Artists of Pittsburgh in Firm's New Gallery Exhibition
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:39:00 GMT
Pittsburgh Penguins to Welcome New Consol Energy Center
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:16:00 GMT
Chris Phillips scored twice and Mike Fisher had three assists as the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
to view this content. Chris Phillips waited a long time to reveal his offensive skills. Phillips scored twice in his 800th NHL game and Pascal Leclaire made 25 saves, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:56:00 GMT
Point Park's annual Pittsburgh Connections program delivers a strong mix of dance works.
As in previous annual incarnations, the Conservatory Dance Company's 2009 Pittsburgh Connections program featured dance works by choreographers with ties to the city. And as in the past, the program connected positively with its audience in quality dance
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:57:00 GMT
Pittsburgh Hilton deal still cooking
A deal to sell the troubled Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel remains days, if not weeks away. Greg Denton, a senior vice president with The Related Group of Miami, said Thursday that a proposed sale has not been completed, even though Jorge Perez, one of three
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:29:00 GMT
Slow rise expected in home, vehicle sales in Pittsburgh
Household spending in the Pittsburgh area won't rebound much next year but it should perk up a bit, said a trio of local business experts Thursday. "In 2010, we expect slow growth, but we do expect growth," said Rob Cochran, president of #1 Cochran, the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:29:00 GMT
Slow rise expected in home, vehicle sales in Pittsburgh
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:28:00 GMT
Warrant issued for Greensburg bank teller in thefts
Find us on Facebook TribLIVE.com on Facebook Become a fan of TribLIVE to get news & sports updates to your wall. About the writer Mary Pickels can be reached via e-mail or at 724-836-5401. Ways to get us Be a Facebook fan Follow us on Twitter E-mail
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:57:00 GMT
Bond allowed for Bethel Park homicide suspect
An Allegheny County judge set bond Thursday for a Bethel Park man accused of killing the husband of a woman with whom he had an affair.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:56:00 GMT
