January 26, 2015 11:15 AM

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Michelle Jennings leads her fourth-grade class at Pittsburgh King on the North Side in November.

Pittsburgh teachers’ pay schedule examined as contract talks begin

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School delayed for dozens of Pittsburgh-area districts

Principal strengthens school's 'Catholic identity' while proving nuns can be fun

Secret Service: Small drone crashes on White House grounds

Budget cuts put a big hole in housing authority security

A couple more inches of snow on the way for Pittsburgh region

From left, Maci Lee, 11, sits with her father, Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee; mother, Kristen; and brother, Jaxon. Maci nearly died and her growth was stunted because of steroids for allergies and asthma.

Study indicates use of nasal steroids can stunt growth in children

Principal strengthens school's 'Catholic identity' while proving nuns can be fun

Budget cuts put a big hole in housing authority security

School delayed for dozens of Pittsburgh-area districts

CMU-Astrobotic team awarded $1 million in race to the moon

Pittsburgh teachers’ pay schedule examined as contract talks begin

A young man works hard to clean off a car as snow continues to fall this morning. The National Weather Service said southwestern Pennsylvania could see another 1 to 2 inches of snow today.

A couple more inches of snow on the way for Pittsburgh region

Ironman legacy endures in new 49ers coach Jim Tomsula

Penguins' Marc-Andre Fleury takes All-Star Game jeers in stride

All-Star Game notebook: Hometown favorite Ryan Johansen selected MVP

Pittsburgh Basketball Classic: Sidekicks help Chartiers Valley beat Lincoln Park

High school wrestling notebook: New homes for team titles?

Pitt's Michael Young drives to the basket against Louisville's Chinanu Onuaku and Montrezl Harrell in the second half Sunday at Petersen Events Center.

Gene Collier: Don't expect much from Pitt vs. quality teams

E.J. Dionne Jr.: America’s new culture war

Lame warning: Public safety demands that alert systems be tested

Arabian turmoil: The peninsula must cope with two emergencies

Feline feat: Americans can save untold cats from euthanasia

France should remove press restrictions

‘Glee’ actress Melissa Benoist to star in new CBS series

Using art to control water flow in Larimer

City calendar: 01/26/15

'How to Be Victorian': Ruth Goodman's meticulously researched guide to 19th-century life

'Me & Earl & the Dying Girl,' made and set in Pittsburgh, premieres today at Sundance Film Festival

Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Tilly said she's been playing poker for about 20 years.

Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast With ... Jennifer Tilly

Hotel Monaco comes with a colorful twist and a unique design

Stylebook: Pittsburghers recognized for making strides in style

Pittsburgh Film Office hosts pre-Oscars celebration

Triple Indulgence event raises funds for breast cancer

#SEEN: Hotel Monaco dedication in Downtown Pittsburgh

Henry Fiedler, Prince Charming, dances with Cinderella, Mackenzie Haney.

The 89th annual Cinderella Ball held at the Omni William Penn

5 Generation Bakers finds sweet success with taste of Jenny Lee

Mylan, Heinz among U.S. companies using Luxembourg for tax reduction

Pittsburgh insurance customers like Obamacare and the price wars for their business

Westinghouse needs break in India nuclear stalemate

Workzone: Tattoos are losing their taboo

Average gas prices in Pittsburgh have dropped 38.5 cents per gallon — or 14 percent — from one month ago.

Pittsburgh gas prices continue to tumble; seasonal increase in sight

In The Lead/ Top 50 2014

In Brief

Michael Wilson talks about security at Glen Hazel

Digging with Doug: Building a cold frame

Mckeesport 65, Plum 55

North Hills 65, Seneca Valley 58

Allegheny County sheriff calls ESPN story unfair

Michael Wilson, president of the Glen Hazel tenant council, witness the October, 2014, shooting of Marcus Critten and faulted the Pittsburgh Housing Authority for reducing guard coverage.

Michael Wilson talks about security at Glen Hazel

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Gardening

Composting workshops on agenda

The Pennsylvania Resources Council has scheduled several backyard composting and vermicomposting workshops.

2 days ago

Vicki Strod, a member of the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania, at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland with a lush Brassocattleya orchid plant.

Everyone can love orchids

A Phipps workshop gives tips on the plant once the province of snobs but now widely popular for home gardeners.

2 weeks ago

An overall look at the formality of Giardino Giusti in Verona, Italy.

Italy's Giusti Garden is a magical mix of chaos and order

Italian gardeners have concocted the perfect blend of wild plants and cultivated flowers at Giusti Garden in Verona.

2 weeks ago

Cynthia Morton examines a London planetree in Oakland.

Newly planted urban forests can easily succumb to disease

"Trees are great for the environment, but you have to plant something that will resist the next disease that comes through."

3 weeks ago

Gardening Q&A: Selecting winter blooming trees and shrubs

A helpful list of trees and shrubs that flower in winter or put on a show with colorful bark, stems and fruit.

3 weeks ago

Garden Q&A: Amaryllis brighten indoor landscape in winter

Home gardeners can enjoy the live version of South African native bulb amaryllis at home for a few dollars and a bit of care.

1 month ago

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Composting workshops on agenda

Everyone can love orchids

Italy's Giusti Garden is a magical mix of chaos and order

Newly planted urban forests can easily succumb to disease

Gardening Q&A: Selecting winter blooming trees and shrubs

Garden Q&A: Amaryllis brighten indoor landscape in winter

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Composting workshops on agenda

Everyone can love orchids

Italy's Giusti Garden is a magical mix of chaos and order

Newly planted urban forests can easily succumb to disease

Gardening Q&A: Selecting winter blooming trees and shrubs

Garden Q&A: Amaryllis brighten indoor landscape in winter

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