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Second-graders greet students Friday as they enter Pittsburgh Beechwood PreK-5. Students with good attendance are rewarded with a special T-shirt and at the door get to greet other students.
Pittsburgh schools promoting rewards for attendance
Pittsburgh schools are engaged in a "Be There" campaign that focuses on students who are chronically absent.
Spreadsheet: PPS absenteeism rates by school
PDF: Should I keep my child at home?
Health law ensures insurers won't lose
What if health insurance policies sold through the Affordable Care Act are priced too low and lose money? The feds have a back-up plan.
Commissions looking at long-term care for elderly in Pa.
URA pilot helps lower income folks buy homes
A pilot project is being designed to guarantee rehab loans to make banks less leery about lending to those with lower incomes.
Purveyors, dairy farmers balled up on cheese names
Say cheese -- just don't say "Roquefort" if the bleu on your salad didn't come from France or "Mortadella" if the meat isn't from Italy.
Pitt earns No. 9 seed in first NCAA tournament game
The team will play No. 8 seed Colorado on Thursday in Orlando, Fla.
2014 NCAA tournament bracket breakdown
Colonials, Mountaineers will meet Big East foes
Download: NCAA men's bracket
More March Madness coverage
RMU women earn NCAA tournament berth
Robert Morris women's basketball team tops St. Francis, earns first NCAA tournament berth since 2008
about 3 hours ago
Pitt earns No. 9 seed in first NCAA tournament game
about 4 hours ago
Bellevue man dies on Camp Horne Road off-ramp to Interstate 279
about 4 hours ago
Penguins end lost weekend against Philadelphia with 4-3 loss
about 4 hours ago
Sanders signs with Denver Broncos
about 5 hours ago
Colonials, Mountaineers will meet Big East foes
about 5 hours ago
Shadyside apartment blaze kills woman
about 5 hours ago
Bob Smizik: The unimportance of seeding
about 19 hours ago
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Police presence calms St. Patrick festivities
about 5 hours ago
Legislators debate Pa. block grant expansion
about 4 hours ago
Lane closures possible on Route 50 in Heidelberg
about 5 hours ago
Pittsburgh City Calendar
about 5 hours ago
Civil rights groups want to uphold convictions in Amish beard case
about 4 hours ago
Allegheny County processes record number of passports
The number of passports issued by the Allegheny County Department of Court Records has jumped, from 792 in 2008 to 5,509 in 2013.
The Morning File / Truth in advertising: Can you handle it?
Local criminal lawyer Daniel Muessig got national attention with a brashly frank video ad for his services. What if other fields joined in?
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Eyes on the eagles
The pair of bald eagles nesting in Pittsburgh's Hays neighborhood has captured plenty of hearts — and now, with three eggs, the love is spreading.
Keep up with their activities via the live cam and watch for the first hatching, expected between March 26 and April 5.
Eagle fact: Eagles will mainly eat fish, but will also hunt for rabbits, squirrels, snakes, frogs and other small creatures. Eagles are also excellent scavengers, eating any dead animals they can find.
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The Q-Ball: HÔT Qture is a collaboration between local theater and fashion designers here in the city.
News »
World Briefs: Serbia rightists make strides
about 4 hours ago
Syria posts key gain on Lebanon border with militant aid
about 4 hours ago
Another round of snow, ice targets parts of U.S.
about 5 hours ago
General said to agree to deal on key sexual assault charge
about 5 hours ago
Pittsburgh clerk Linda Johnson-Wasler retires after 20 years
about 5 hours ago
Commissions looking at long-term care for elderly in Pa.
As Pennsylvania's elderly population grows, two studies look at how to best provide services.
Stargazing: The first day of spring
On Thursday at 12:57 p.m., the sun will climb back across the celestial equator into the northern sky, marking the vernal equinox.
Sports »
2014 NCAA tournament bracket breakdown
about 4 hours ago
Buie ready to compete in West Virginia backfield again
about 5 hours ago
Penguins notebook: Letang, Bennett fully cleared
about 4 hours ago
High School Wrestling: Full-circle feel for Smith
about 4 hours ago
High School Wrestling: State all-stars fall, but WPIAL thrives
about 5 hours ago
Pirates hitting coach Jeff Branson is a man of many hats
Being a hitting coach isn't only about identifying technique, which is something the Pirates' Jeff Branson knows well.
Chad Voytik at the helm now for Pitt
In his third year with the program, it's finally Chad Voytik's turn to step in at quarterback for the Panthers.
Business »
Business Calendar: 03/16/14
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The week that was: 03/16/14
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Business/Law now on Tuesdays
The weekly Business/Law content is now on Tuesdays inside PowerSource, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's new section devoted to the energy
Results vary when comparing taxis to ride-sharing
It turns out you can get there from here. But how much you'll pay and how smoothly it will go may vary widely.
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Stephanie Stefanakis, widow of Pittsburgh firefighter Richard Stefanakis, is consoled by Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto at a Sunday worship service at the new Ebenezer Baptist Church on the 10th anniversary of the fire that destroyed the church and took the lives of her husband and battalion Chief Charles Brace.
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Stephanie Stefanakis, widow of Pittsburgh firefighter Richard Stefanakis, is consoled by firefighters attending a service at the new Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sunday, the 10th anniversary of the fire that destroyed the church and took the lives of her husband and battalion Chief Charles Brace.
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State police remove the car of John Yuhas from the northbound exit ramp to Camp Horne Road from Interstate 79 Sunday. Mr. Yuhas was found slumped over at the wheel on the side of the ramp. He bled to death from a surgical wound on his right forearm.
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Jim Marlow of Marlow Orchids, of Scottsville, N.Y., talks about raising a yellow Cattleya-type orchid to people attending the orchid show at the Phipps Garden Center Sunday. The show was organized by the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania.
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Monica Bielawski of Carrick uses her cell phone to take pictures of a number of award-winning orchids at the Natts Orchids display at the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania show at the Phipps Garden Center on Sunday. Natts Orchids is in Naperville, Ill.
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Mariah Hall, second right, of the North Side, and her mother, Marion Hall, right, of West Sunbury, Pa., examine a display of orchids at Sunday's Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania show at Phipps Garden Center.
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A tom turkey struts his stuff for the rest of the flock Sunday in Schenley Park.
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A tom turkey, left, faces off with another male turkey in Schenley Park Sunday.
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The Penguins' Brooks Orpik, center, is congratulated by Robert Bortuzzo and Evgeni Malkin after scoring against the Flyers in the first period at Consol Energy Center Sunday afternoon.
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The Flyers' Brayden Schenn reaches for the puck in front of Penguins' Olli Maatta in the second period at Consol Energy Center Sunday afternoon.
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Flyers goaltender Steve Mason makes a save on Penguins' Sidney Crosby late in the third period at Consol Energy Center Sunday afternoon.
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Penguins goaltender Jeff Zatkoff makes a save on Flyers' Steve Downie in the second period at Consol Energy Center Sunday afternoon.
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Terrell Fields, left, of Valley wrestles Lance Dixon of Edmond North in the 182-pound match in the WPIAL vs. Oklahoma match at the 40th Annual Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic at the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse in Oakland on Sunday.
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Grant Fetchet, right, of Peters takes on Jonce Blaylock of Berryhill during the 145-pound match at the WPIAL vs. Oklahoma 40th Annual Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic at the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse in Oakland on Sunday.
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Robert Morris center Artemis Spanou pushes her way around Saint Francis Alli Williams during the NEC championship game at the Sewell Center at Robert Morris University.
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Robert Morris basketball players Jolie Olingende and Kelly Hartwell fight for the ball against Aisha Brock of Saint Francis during the NEC championship game at the Sewell Center at Robert Morris University. Robert Morris won the game and will get a NCAA bid.
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Robert Morris basketball players Artemis Spanou, left, and Kelly Hartwell, both seniors, hug the NEC championship trophy after beating Saint Francis at the Sewell Center at Robert Morris University.
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Dalton Macri of Canon-McMillan, left, tries to pin Nathan Boston of Woodford County, Ky. during the 120-pound class of the Pennsylvania vs. USA match at the 40th Annual Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic at the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse in Oakland on Sunday.
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Zack Zavatsky of Greater Latrobe defeats Joel Dixon of Oklahoma in the 182-pound weight class of the Pennsylvania vs. USA match at the 40th Annual Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic at the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse in Oakland on Sunday.
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Dalton Macri of Canon-McMillan, left, shows emotion as he takes the lead in 120-pound class against Nathan Boston of Woodford County, Ky. during the Pennsylvania vs. USA match at the 40th Annual Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic Sunday at Fitzgerald Fieldhouse in Oakland..
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Q-Ball: HOT Qture benefits Quantum Theatre
The Q-Ball: HÔT Qture is a collaboration between local theater and fashion designers here in the city.
Skate & Plates benefit held at the Consol Energy Center
Dressed in tuxes, the Penguins played waitstaff instead of hockey at the sold-out dinner that raised $300,000 to support local charities.
National Aviary hosts Tropics kick-off party
about 7 hours ago
The Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation hosts gala at Omni William Penn Hotel
about 7 hours ago
Wesley Spectrum Spring Gala held at the Fairmont Hotel
about 7 hours ago
Reach for a Star Gala held at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe
about 7 hours ago
Style & Fashion
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams: 25 years of socially conscious comfort
Furniture manufacturer Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams celebrates 25 years with the book "Who We Are." P.S. They are cool.
Stylebook: March ushers in fashion shows across Pittsburgh
Plus, new store arrives at Mall at Robinson, Style Truck March Madness tour, bridal trunk shows at Lintons and Glitter & Grit and more.
Wearable art from gorgeous flowers
2 days ago
Pittsburgh's sneaker show steps up
3 days ago
Emphatics boutique bids Downtown adieu
6 days ago
Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast With ... Captain Richard Phillips
Captured by Somali pirates, Richard Phillips lived to see himself portrayed by actor Tom Hanks in the movie "Captain Phillips."
Ramsey Lewis and band put on great show
Ramsey Lewis had the audience in his hands from the start of the concert.
Opinion »
Francis’ first year
about 4 hours ago
Medicaid foresight
about 4 hours ago
Good for business
about 4 hours ago
No rash actions
about 4 hours ago
We would see immediate impact if we controlled deadly weapons
about 4 hours ago
Too much info? The DA faults city police for saying too much
This out-of-the-ordinary crime of two sisters killed in their home naturally was going to be the source of more-than-usual media digging.
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LOTTERY NUMBERS
Daily Number DAY: Sun, Mar 16
199
Daily Number EVE: Sun, Mar 16
049
Big 4 DAY: Sun, Mar 16
6656
Big 4 EVE: Sun, Mar 16
3197
Quinto DAY: Sun, Mar 16
68846
Quinto EVE: Sun, Mar 16
30963
Treasure Hunt: Sun, Mar 16
07-11-14-23-27
Cash 5: Sun, Mar 16
18-19-20-27-28
Match6: Thu, Mar 13
12-28-29-32-40-43
Mega Millions: Fri, Oct 18
05-20-45-48-56**01x04
Powerball: Wed, Nov 6
01-05-10-15-49**22
March and February Results and Analysis
199
Daily Number EVE: Sun, Mar 16
049
Big 4 DAY: Sun, Mar 16
6656
Big 4 EVE: Sun, Mar 16
3197
Quinto DAY: Sun, Mar 16
68846
Quinto EVE: Sun, Mar 16
30963
Treasure Hunt: Sun, Mar 16
07-11-14-23-27
Cash 5: Sun, Mar 16
18-19-20-27-28
Match6: Thu, Mar 13
12-28-29-32-40-43
Mega Millions: Fri, Oct 18
05-20-45-48-56**01x04
Powerball: Wed, Nov 6
01-05-10-15-49**22
March and February Results and Analysis
Pick 3 DAY: Sun, Mar 16
683
Pick 3 EVE: Sun, Mar 16
896
Pick 4 DAY: Sun, Mar 16
6115
Pick 4 EVE: Sun, Mar 16
6802
Pick 5 DAY: Sun, Mar 16
84505
Pick 5 EVE: Sun, Mar 16
46706
Rolling Cash 5: Sun, Mar 16
01-11-15-17-25
Classic Lotto: Sat, Mar 15
04-12-13-21-30-34
Mega Millions: Fri, Oct 18
05-20-45-48-56**01x04
Powerball: Wed, Nov 6
01-05-10-15-49**22
March and February Results and Analysis
683
Pick 3 EVE: Sun, Mar 16
896
Pick 4 DAY: Sun, Mar 16
6115
Pick 4 EVE: Sun, Mar 16
6802
Pick 5 DAY: Sun, Mar 16
84505
Pick 5 EVE: Sun, Mar 16
46706
Rolling Cash 5: Sun, Mar 16
01-11-15-17-25
Classic Lotto: Sat, Mar 15
04-12-13-21-30-34
Mega Millions: Fri, Oct 18
05-20-45-48-56**01x04
Powerball: Wed, Nov 6
01-05-10-15-49**22
March and February Results and Analysis
Daily 3: Sat, Mar 15
474
Daily 4: Sat, Mar 15
1441
Cash 25: Fri, Mar 14
04-07-11-17-21-23
Mega Millions: Fri, Oct 18
05-20-45-48-56**01x04
Powerball: Wed, Nov 6
01-05-10-15-49**22
Hot Lotto: Sat, Mar 15
04-18-22-33-43**03
March and February Results and Analysis
474
Daily 4: Sat, Mar 15
1441
Cash 25: Fri, Mar 14
04-07-11-17-21-23
Mega Millions: Fri, Oct 18
05-20-45-48-56**01x04
Powerball: Wed, Nov 6
01-05-10-15-49**22
Hot Lotto: Sat, Mar 15
04-18-22-33-43**03
March and February Results and Analysis
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