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Donations to Sierra Club Raise Ire
Post-Gazette.com Health, Science and Environment
Feb 04The Sierra Club's president, Michael Brune, has acknowledged in a blog post that beginning five years ago, the club accepted $26 million from people connected with Chesapeake Energy, the country's second-largest natural gas producer. He added that the ... »
Tech Council launches Creative Technology Network
Pittsburgh Business Times
Jan 27A snazzy video (see below) set the tone for the kick-off of Creative Technology Network the latest initiative of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, and one that ties together a theme that has marked Audrey Russo’s time at the group’s helm. In the four ... »
Three men sought in armed robbery in South Oakland
Today's TribuneReview
Jan 23Armed with what were probably pistols, the assailants forced their way into the home and demanded money after knocking on the door. »
Obama channels Cheney
Tribune Review Opinion
Jan 19When Vice President Dick Cheney held secret meetings for his energy task force in the early days of President George W. Bush's first term, he was excoriated by the left and even some on the right. Both Judicial Watch and the Sierra Club sued, but the S... »
Explosion Rocks Oakland Research Building
ThePittsburghChannel.com
Jan 17Workers at a research park along the Monongahela River in South Oakland said they felt the ground shake during a loud explosion on Tuesday morning. The blast on Technology Drive shook a WTAE Channel 4 Action News van that was driving through the area o... »
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'Creative Clash!' brings titans of tech and art together to plan the future
Pop City
Jan 18Pittsburgh Technology Council is billing "Creative Clash!" as "The future of creativity, technology and a new innovation community in Pittsburgh." As the first event of PTC's new Creative Technology Network, in partnership with the Carnegie Museum of A... »
Stoffa's $3.75 Million Open Space Plan Safe ... For Now
Lehigh Valley Ramblings
Dec 05When John Stoffa first ran for Northampton County Executive in 2006, he promised voters he'd raise their taxes a half mill to fund a pay-as-you-go open space program. "They elected me anyway," Stoffa often jokes. Stoffa has retained that commitment. In... »
CHS: Cookies and Cards for a Cause!
2 Political Junkies
Nov 30Community Human Services (CHS) is a non-profit which provides homeless assistance programs, mental health residential programs, health programs and family assistance programs in South Oakland and the greater Pittsburgh area. They're conducting their ho... »