April 19, 2014 2:54 AM

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Murrysville chief reflects in wake of violence

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Everest disaster awakens climber's memories

UPMC could have mitigated damage, experts say

Man vs. train: Winner is never in doubt

Gas drilling wastewater leak found in Amwell

High bid may not secure Wilson Center

Murrysville chief reflects in wake of violence

Nastiness missing from Penguins-Blue Jackets, at least for the moment

Dubinsky, Johnson try to stop Penguins' Sidney Crosby

New strength, conditioning coach for Pitt proves to be big asset in hurry

Gene Collier: Dan Bylsma makes his own power play

Defensive back part of quick Power turnaround

Another project looms for Parke

People connector: A park over Crosstown Blvd. is worth a look

Brighter outlook: The CBO has good news for the health care act

Begging to differ

On campaign finance, the zealots win again

'Sometimes it snows in April'

Miley Cyrus tweets that she's coming to Pittsburgh

Reality Check: Lifetime gives 'Dance Moms' star another spinoff

Prince, music label in accord

Crowe, Seyfried, Fonda and Kruger lead cast of 'Fathers & Daughters' filming here

BBC America's 'Orphan Black' returns

"Mill Memories #10" by artist Cynthia Cooley, who is returning to places she captured more than 20 or 30 years ago to see how the landscape has changed. A collection of her new works and photos of her old works will be on display at the Borelli-Edwards Galleries in Lawrenceville.

Artist tracks the region's changing landscape

Peter McKay: Spoiler alerts ruining TV binge-viewing for the rest of us

Another project looms for Parke

Everest disaster awakens climber's memories

Prayers, procession focus of Good Friday

Several Allegheny County offices closing on Good Friday

Jan K. Mayr's dog Piper at Franklin Regional High School. The 11-year-old border collie was one of the therapy dogs who helped students cope.

Pet Tales: Therapy dogs a class act at Franklin Regional High School

Study says government awards influence CEOs

Rolls-Royce Motor CEO predicts 5th year of record deliveries

Pennsylvania lost 8,400 jobs in March

Business Forum: Why private education loans need reform

Business Briefs: Mazda recalls older SUVs for rust problem

UPMC could have mitigated damage, experts say

Digging with Doug: Time to rabbit-proof the garden

Candy factory 'brought back to life' as modern home

Setting the SEEN: Fashion on wheels, a salute to soldiers

'Pilgrimage of Faith' leads to seven Downtown churches

Two-Minute Warning: Penguins silence critics ... for now

Doug Oster fights back against the rabbits that got an early snack in the vegetable garden. (Video by Doug Oster and Pam Panchak; 4/19/2014)

Digging with Doug: Time to rabbit-proof the garden

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Gardening

Gardening: Plan vegetable, fruit garden with preserving in mind

Ask yourself "What do I like and want to eat?" then plant fruits and vegetables that you can preserve.

about 6 hours ago

String line still a useful tool

A string line -- a flat spool on a spike with a separate stake, connected by a line of string -- can be helpful when planting vegetables.

1 week ago

Gardening Q&A: Board-leaved evergreens will likely bounce back from harsh winter

Winter winds turn English ivy, rhododendron, mountain laurel and holly brown, but new growth should appear soon.

1 week ago

Bonnie and Michael Dirr's house and garden outside Atlanta.

Garden grows with love

Michael and Bonnie Dirr's Georgia garden is filled with noble trees, shrubs with multi-season interest and fool-proof perennials.

2 weeks ago

Michael Dirr and his wife, Bonnie, who provides many of the illustrations for his books on plants.

Dirr to speak on noble trees, new plant introductions

Michael A. Dirr has a love affair with plants that has propelled him on a straight-line trajectory through life.

2 weeks ago

Bee expert Maryann Frazier will speak at next Saturday's Garden & Landscape Symposium.

Bee expert to speak on declining pollination

Maryann Frazier, who will speak at the Garden & Landscape Symposium, says gardeners are the first line of defense for pollinators.

2 weeks ago

Barry Glick, owner of Sunshine Farms nursery in Renick, W.Va.

Sunshine Farm nursery owner extols virtues of hellebores

Barry Glick, aka Glicksterus maximus, hits town for an appearance at the Garden Club Federation of America convention.

2 weeks ago

Gardening Q&A: Garden ideas bloom at symposium

Garden & Landscape Symposium will offer a jump-start on planting, expert advice and some unique trees, shrubs and perennials.

3 weeks ago

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Gardening

Gardening: Plan vegetable, fruit garden with preserving in mind

String line still a useful tool

Gardening Q&A: Board-leaved evergreens will likely bounce back from harsh winter

Garden grows with love

Dirr to speak on noble trees, new plant introductions

Bee expert to speak on declining pollination

Sunshine Farm nursery owner extols virtues of hellebores

Gardening Q&A: Garden ideas bloom at symposium

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