There were no parades or fireworks Wednesday, but July 1 was the independence day that so many nurses and hospital caregivers had hoped and battled for. (Today)
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Professor David Kennedy met with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl last September.
After months of delay, an ambitious anti-violence program with a track record of dramatic success in several U.S. cities is getting under way in Pittsburgh. (Today)
Neighborhood advocates are alarmed by a proposed axing of Main Street and Elm Street funding in the coming state budget. (Today)
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After the first official meeting of Central Valley School Board, board member Verna Sisk hugs Dr. Dan Matsook, former Center Area superintendent and the new district superintendent of the merged school districts of Center Area and Monaca. From left are Dr. Michael Thomas, superintendent of merger activities, board vice president Robert Bradisek and solicitor Al Maiello.
There has been plenty of talk about the historic, trailblazing nature of the Center-Monaca school district merger. (Today)
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The Paddle for Peace team frantically tries to keep their Dragon Boats apace with the Every Child and Pink Steel teams in their 250-meter recreational class semi-final race along the Allegheny River at the Three Rivers Regatta. Every Child won the race, edging Paddle for Peace and Pink Steel.
The sun was high in the sky, and the Allegheny River was smooth. (Today)