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Brian Swearingen, Construction Junction's deconstruction field manager with a tin pediment recovered from an old building. In September, the nonprofit firm tackled its first deconstruction project, in East Liberty.
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Construction Junction flew in the face of retail rules when it opened the doors of a cold, dark warehouse under the 62nd Street bridge nine years ago. (Today)
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'Forbesburgh' better reflects city's founding, military historian argues
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If history were fair, Pittsburgh would be called "Forbesburgh," military historian Douglas Cubbison said. (Today)
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HARRISBURG -- When Pennsylvania officials legalized slots parlors in mid-2004, some skeptics wondered how Keystone State casinos could ever compete with glitzier, better-known gambling meccas such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City. (Today)
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DNA leads to arrest of mother
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From the day a dead newborn baby was found in a Fayette County creek more than eight years ago, police operated on a theory: A local girl likely was her mother and a likely suspect. (Today)
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History Center, museum mark Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary
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Admission to the Senator John Heinz History Center will cost $2.50 on Tuesday, the 250th anniversary of Pittsburgh's founding. (Today)
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