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Trooper struck by vehicle on Route 28 listed in fair condition
The Leader Times
Feb 04According to a release issued by Kittanning state police, Sgt. Kenneth Markilinski, 50, of Ford City, "is doing better and is receiving treatment at UPMC Presbyterian." »
Bayer opens electric-car charging station
Pittsburgh Business Times
Feb 01Bayer Corp. opened an electric vehicle charging station at its U.S. headquarters in Pittsburgh, one of only eight such stations within 100 miles of Pittsburgh. The charging station is located near Bayer's EcoCommercial Building and is open to Bayer emp... »
Homeless man charged in recent burglaries in Lawrenceville, other communities
WPXI.com Local News
Feb 01Police have charged a man they said burglarized and terrified homeowners in Lawrenceville and several other communities. Police charged Tony Montgomery, 27, in connection with the burglaries. Police said they were able to track down the suspect, who is... »
Homeless man held in Friendship burglaries
PostGazette.com State News
Feb 01Pittsburgh police have charged a homeless man with burglarizing nine homes and trying to break into seven others in the Bloomfield and Friendship neighborhoods this month. »
Homeless man charged in Bloomfield, Friendship burglaries
PostGazette.com State News
Jan 31Pittsburgh police have charged a homeless man with burglarizing nine homes and trying to break into seven more in the Bloomfield and Friendship neighborhoods this month. »
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When a challenge isn't
Null Space
Jan 28Well, this is curious semantics. A news article just out says: Many city homeowners may find property tax payments reduced. In it one of the first lines is:"This estimate was released today by RealSTATS, which challenged University of Pittsburgh econ... »
Who Knew? It's Legal to Hail a Cab and Pittsburgh Transportation Group Wants to Promote it
Digging Pitt
Jan 26Why do discussions about increasing urban convenience, vitality and reducing the parking footprint so rarely mention taxis or any other non standard transport like shuttle buses or mini vans? It's driving, big transit (perhaps biking) or nothing.One lo... »
Sound Cat Records opens in Bloomfield
Pop City
Jan 25As one record store exits, another enters. Sound Cat Records has opened in Bloomfield, picking up the reins from neighborhood-favorite Paul's CDs. Sound Cat Records sells new and used vinyl records, and CDs, from jazz, blues, and funk, to rock, pop, ... »
Kirby Wilson's family releases statement
NFL From The Sidelines
Jan 17The family of Steelers running back coach Kirby Wilson released this statement today:“Mr. Kirby Wilson remains in critical condition in the Trauma Burn Center at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. In addition to burns sustained over 45 percent of his body, he h... »
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week 2012: January 16-22
I Heart PGH
Jan 13Next week forget about cooking and cleaning up your kitchen, and make a reservation somewhere for Pittsburgh Restaurant Week! From January 16-22, participating Pittsburgh restaurants will be offering discounted specials and dining options for locals to... »