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Success of Pittsburgh Foundation's Day of Giving strains matching funds

2013-05-22 00:21:42

With donations outpacing matching resources, the Pittsburgh Foundation is considering whether to continue its Day of Giving beyond 2014.


Driver's Seat: Plug-in 2013 Chevrolet Volt is quick and quirky

2013-05-22 00:09:46

The Volt is the Al Gore of cars: people learn to love it, or hate it with a passion that burns brighter than a thousand coal-fired plants.


Other major U.S. cities outpace Pittsburgh in jobs growth

2013-05-22 00:06:59

In the last year, Pittsburgh ranked 32nd of the top 40 metropolitan areas for job growth.


DynaVox defaults on debt, delists stock from Nasdaq

2013-05-22 00:03:49

The South Side-based speech technology company announced in its third quarter report that it will default on a credit agreement.


Gold, silver slump on Fed speculation

2013-05-22 00:02:56

Speculation is that the Federal Reserve may scale back U.S. debt purchases, curbing demand for the precious metal as a store of value.


New Xbox aims to be center of home entertainment

2013-05-22 00:02:43

Due during the holiday season, the video-game console sparks development of a "Halo" TV series by Steven Spielberg.


Pittsburgh Foundation considers changes to all-digital Day of Giving

2013-05-21 22:15:08

The all-electronic format taxes technology, and growth in donations may limit matching funds for nonprofit organizations that benefit.


A Flashy Bet for Yahoo on a Shift in Social Media

2013-05-21 18:01:36

Yahoo's $1.1 billion proposed acquisition of Tumblr is a huge coup for the young founder of the even younger start-up and a splashy move by


A Ruling Could Support F.C.C.'s Net Neutrality Defense

2013-05-21 18:01:23

The Federal Communications Commission's attempt to defend its net neutrality rules against a court challenge got major support on Monday fro


Before Tumblr, Founder Made Mom Proud. He Quit School.

2013-05-21 18:01:10

When David Karp was 14, he was clearly a bright teenager. Quiet, somewhat reclusive, bored with his classes at the Bronx High School of Scie


C.E.O. Rejects Claims That Apple Is Avoiding Taxes

2013-05-21 18:00:54

WASHINGTON -- Facing down blistering criticism on Capitol Hill that Apple sidestepped billions of dollars in taxes, the company's chief exec


New Xbox Faces Wider Range of Competition

2013-05-21 18:00:40

REDMOND, Wash. -- When Microsoft began selling its last video-game console nearly eight years ago, there was no iPad, smartphones had keyboa


UPMC laying off 128 transcriptionists

2013-05-21 15:32:38

Spokeswoman Gloria Kreps said all will be offered jobs with Nuance, a Massachusetts company that specializes in voice-recognition software.


Dick's Sporting Goods earnings up but CEO vows to do better

2013-05-21 09:21:25

On a per-share basis, the Findlay-based sporting goods retailer reported earnings of 52 cents per share, up from 45 cents per share.


Obituary: Samuel Amodeo / A fixture for 40 years at Giant Eagle chain

2013-05-21 00:16:28

The Oakmont resident followed his father's footsteps into produce business and eventually a career with Giant Eagle. He died at age 74.


TechMan Texts: Yahoo's gotten hungry again

2013-05-21 00:15:25

Yahoo gobbles again; fixing Kepler; avoiding hotel Wi-Fi; drone saves a life


LifeCode offers EMTs critical data on card that allows access to medical records

2013-05-21 00:13:29

Cheswick-based Dynamics Inc's LifeCode electronic cards take the company from credit cards to life services.


Apple avoids billions in taxes, Congressional panel says

2013-05-21 00:10:13

The nation's most profitable technology company used a web of subsidiaries so complex it spanned continents and surprised experts.


Nemacolin sets $10 entry fee for casino visitors

2013-05-21 00:06:45

A room at Nemacolin costs at least $340, but gambling at the resort's soon-to-open casino will set you back only $10.


Chesapeake Energy selects Robert Douglas Lawler as CEO

2013-05-21 00:06:06

Robert Douglas Lawler, most recently an executive at Texas-based Anadarko Petroleum, will lead the company starting June 17.


Business Briefs: PPG finalizes purchase of Deft coatings firm

2013-05-21 00:03:28

Plus: Gasoline prices in Pittsburgh remain steady; Boeing Dreamliner back in business; L.L. Bean chairman will retire


Poll: Student loan borrowers pile on credit card debt and forgo everyday services

Poll: Student loan borrowers pile on credit card debt and forgo everyday services

2013-05-21 00:03:02

A study of 9,523 private student loan borrowers found many are piling on credit card debt and relying on family and friends for help.


Eat'n Park to open Hello Bistro near Market Square

2013-05-20 23:54:14

The sandwich-and-soup restaurant will open in the former McDonald's site at Wood Street and Forbes Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh.


Tech Industry Pushes to Amend Immigration Bill

2013-05-20 18:00:39

SAN FRANCISCO -- The technology industry got much of what it wanted in a bill that overhauls federal immigration law.


Video games: Watch the 'Batman: Arkham Origins' trailer

2013-05-20 14:58:39

The latest entry in the Arkham franchise is revving for an October release.


PPG acquires California coatings maker Deft Inc.

2013-05-20 10:54:46

Deft has 140 employees split between Irvine, Calif., and Alliance, Ohio. makes specialty coatings for aerospace and industrial applications.


Seeking flair, Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion

2013-05-20 00:29:36

The deal would allow a Web pioneer to make a headlong rush into social media.


Banks slow to repay loan relief

2013-05-20 00:29:11

Banks have paid less than half the $5.7 billion in cash owed to troubled homeowners under nearly 30 settlements brokered by the government.


Company preparing map app of Pittsburgh's steps

Company preparing map app of Pittsburgh's steps

2013-05-20 00:27:31

The city will get mapping overhaul from international firm, with a special new app for October's Step Trek event.


Obituary: Dean Jeffries / Customizer of race cars, hot rods

2013-05-20 00:14:22

His creations were featured in dozens of movies that celebrated cars, including "Bikini Beach" (1964) and "The Blues Brothers" (1980).


On the Docket Pittsburgh: 5/20/13

2013-05-20 00:12:51

Mercy Health System announced the three-year appointment of Frank J. Pistella to its board of directors.


Many yet to make tax-exempt case to Allegheny County

2013-05-20 00:10:57

Two-thirds of the county's charitable nonprofits have responded to the county's query, but many want more time.


The Color of Money: The true cost of a traffic ticket

2013-05-20 00:10:45

For many drivers, the fear of rising auto insurance rates keeps them from driving too fast or leaving their license at home.


Wal-Mart attacks $187.6 million class action in high-court argument

2013-05-20 00:10:32

The retail giant fights a lawsuit by employees claiming they were not compensated for off-the-clock work.


Government phone numbers, email addresses not public

2013-05-20 00:08:26

In two separate cases, the Commonwealth Court ruled government-issued cellphone numbers and email addresses are not public record.


Immigration overhaul raises job market issues

2013-05-20 00:08:13

America's tech sector debates the pros and cons of the proposed immigration overhaul, and how it would affect American tech workers.


Suburbia is the new face of poverty

2013-05-20 00:07:14

The Brookings Institution finds growing poverty rates in Pittsburgh's suburban area.


Business Workshop: Understanding the HUP test: Reviewing the status of all tax-exempt properties

2013-05-20 00:07:01

Allegheny County recently began a parcel by parcel review of all tax-exempt properties in the county -- how might that affect your 501(c)3?


Yahoo Is Planning to Buy Tumblr for $1.1 Billion

2013-05-19 18:00:37

Yahoo's board has agreed to buy Tumblr, the popular blogging service, for about $1.1 billion in cash, people with knowledge of the agreement


Clairton High School robotics team gets into national quarterfinals

2013-05-19 17:05:07

The Clairton robotics team made it to the final eight in the nation.


Balancing Act: Most workers in survey admit to stress

2013-05-19 00:23:55

The most common stress triggers for workers are unreasonable workloads, low pay, commutes and annoying co-workers.


Number of women landing jobs in oil, gas industry growing

Number of women landing jobs in oil, gas industry growing

2013-05-19 00:21:51

The booming energy industry is tapping more women to help fill its engineering jobs.


The Fortunate 50: Top execs in region averaged $6.7 million in 2012

The Fortunate 50: Top execs in region averaged $6.7 million in 2012

2013-05-19 00:19:55

For the third year, Mylan's Robert Coury is the Pittsburgh region's top paid executive: $28 million, up 31 percent from last year.


Shop Smart: There are ways to organize without breaking the bank

2013-05-19 00:15:17

ShopSmart found organizing solutions that cost less than $5 at dollar stores and odd-lot shops.


Assisted living industry rolls out welcome mat as boomers age

2013-05-19 00:12:48

Assisted living on the rise, but smart consumers can still find bargains


Heard Off the Street: More companies are listening to shareholder concerns over executive pay

2013-05-19 00:12:08

Shareholder votes on CEO pay have changed how some companies pay top executives. But some question how much things have really changed.


Street Wise: Bold drugmaker Novartis still has room to grow

2013-05-19 00:11:07

One company issuing American Depositary Shares, where each ADS represents one ordinary share, is Novartis (NVS).


Business calendar for the week of 05/19/13 in Pittsburgh

2013-05-19 00:08:09

Business seminars, meetings and events for the week.


Workzone: Digital distractions developing in office

2013-05-19 00:07:17

In the digital workplace, courtesy is becoming a victim.


Dateline Pittsburgh for 05/19/13

2013-05-19 00:06:57

People on the move ...


The week that was / Saks site: Parking prevails

2013-05-19 00:06:44

Also: "Frackwear" is a practical fashion trend; UPMC CEO Jeffrey Romoff pulls in $6.07 million; don't miss "In the Lead" from the PG


Recalls this week: Microwave popcorn makers, bean bag chairs

2013-05-19 00:06:31

What you need to know about some of the latest recalled products.


Sound Advice: OLED TVs promising, but you may want to wait

2013-05-19 00:05:25

When it is widely available, I do expect OLED to have a better picture than plasma.


Office Coach: Tailor cell phone policies to specific needs

2013-05-19 00:02:53

When cell phones become a problem in the workplace, policies should be put in place.


Method of determining 2013's Fortunate 50

2013-05-19 00:02:40

The compensation of more than 100 executives was analyzed for this annual Post-Gazette report.


Coffee Rites, and the Stories They Tell

2013-05-18 18:03:13

THE caffeine rituals of my co-workers are many and varied. In the morning, there are at least eight places where you can buy coffee on 40th


A Life-Changing Trip

2013-05-18 18:03:00

MY parents came from a working-class area in the north of England. Being bohemians at heart and wanting to follow the sun, they quit their j


A Benz With a Virtual Chauffeur

2013-05-18 18:02:46

Correction Appended


Forester Is a Standout in Latest Crash Test

2013-05-18 18:02:33

The 2014 Subaru Forester was the only one of 13 compact crossovers and S.U.V.'s to earn the highest rating in a new, more severe front crash


A Truck Tailgate Party: Fire Up the Grilles

2013-05-18 18:02:20

The look of its pickup trucks is so important that General Motors put its best man on the job: the guy who does the Corvettes. Fresh from th


A Crossover Jostling to Fit in Showrooms Already Full

2013-05-18 18:02:07

With the introduction of the 2014 Forester, Subaru is sending a clear message: when it comes to pummeling, it is better to give than to rece


Business news briefs: Pittsburgh Corning reorganization plan OK'd

2013-05-18 00:14:52

Also: Las Vegas equity fund acquires Century III Mall; Economic index shows strength in April; McDonald's considers axing more dishes


Oil fuels North Dakota town's boom

Oil fuels North Dakota town's boom

2013-05-18 00:13:00

New estimates impart faith in oil boom in Williston, N.D.


A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus

2013-05-18 00:12:36

Facebook is looking to its next challenge: convincing big brand names that ads on a social network are as important and effective as on TV.


Business Forum: If only people knew what solar energy offers

2013-05-18 00:11:23

We, as a group, spend more time than we should pointing to one of a growing number of reasons why solar energy isn't taking hold in America.


Pennsylvania jobs outlook improves

2013-05-18 00:10:07

April saw third-largest historical fall in the number of unemployed in the state, dropping to 7.6 percent.


Letter to the business editor: Allegheny Health optimal

2013-05-18 00:01:40

Physicians want to practice medicine in the environment Allegheny Health Network offers.


Lawmakers Show Concerns About Google's New Glasses

2013-05-17 18:00:56

Eight members of Congress on Thursday formally demanded that Google address a range of privacy concerns about its new wearable technology de


Newspaper Sites Attacked by Hackers

2013-05-17 18:00:41

Correction Appended


PPG to make $825 million in payments in Pittsburgh Corning case

2013-05-17 13:08:54

A federal judge issued an interim order compelling PPG to make the payments and contribute stock in the asbestos-related case.


Threats made against Bush, Obama and Secret Service agents outlined in McKees Rocks case

2013-05-17 12:00:58

Jesse Almendarez faces charges of threatening a federal officer and making an interstate threat.


2 bars shuttered for failing to pay Allegheny County drink tax

2013-05-17 11:45:38

Gators in Indiana Township and Centannis in Beechview together owe $38,000 in unpaid taxes.


Pittsburgh police special events office, integral to federal investigation, to move Downtown

2013-05-17 11:36:17

Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Michael Huss told the FOP president the office will move from the police bureau's North Side headquarters.


Pennsylvania unemployment rate drops to 7.6 percent

2013-05-17 11:23:19

The jobless rate in Pennsylvania is the lowest since March 2012 but remains slightly higher than the national rate of 7.5 percent.


In The Lead/Top 50: A fresh look at Pittsburgh's changing business scene

In The Lead/Top 50: A fresh look at Pittsburgh's changing business scene

2013-05-17 00:35:34

The Post-Gazette's annual review of the region's top companies, plus in-depth reports on leadership in today's business climate.


Business Briefs: #1 Cochran dealership heads to North Hills

2013-05-17 00:24:31

Plus: Westinghouse sets design for small reactor; Alcoa to cut jobs at Canada plant; Gas lowers consumer price index


Before it's too late, check on homeowners' coverage

2013-05-17 00:23:38

Among some of the survey findings by InsuranceQuotes.com, 41% of policyholders incorrectly believed standard insurance covered mold damage.


Pennsylvania Insurance Department fines Highmark

2013-05-17 00:21:53

The department says the violations found in a two-year review dealt with claims denials and failure to remedy those issues expediently.


American Eagle Outfitters' really big sign attracts buyers

2013-05-17 00:20:53

The 15,000-square-foot digital billboard on the American Eagle Outfitters' store in Times Square has become an attention-grabbing fixture.


American Eagle retools Manhattan operations as part of building global identity

American Eagle retools Manhattan operations as part of building global identity

2013-05-17 00:20:33

AEO uses its New York presence to raise its profile in the fashion business and sees potential for growth in markets in the U.S. and abroad.


UPMC paid 26 employees over $1 million last year

2013-05-17 00:19:48

President and CEO Jeffrey Romoff was among the 26 employees; he took home $6.07 million in total compensation last year.


Despite cutting workforce, Allegheny County's payroll still growing

2013-05-17 00:11:58

Even though it has fewer workers than it did several years ago, Allegheny County's employment costs have risen due to higher salaries.


Developers sink apartment plans at former Saks Fifth Avenue department store site

Developers sink apartment plans at former Saks Fifth Avenue department store site

2013-05-17 00:09:08

Millcraft Investments and McKnight Realty Partners will instead concentrate on constructing a 450-space parking garage and retail space.


Can pricey software streamline U.S. Steel?

2013-05-17 00:05:33

U.S. Steel is not saying much about the "hundreds of millions" it is spending on enterprise software.


Swipe Away Photo Imperfections on a Smartphone

2013-05-16 18:00:45

Not so many years ago, when photographers needed to adjust a photo, they'd have to spend time in the darkroom tinkering with equipment and c


Google Escalates the Competition in Map Services

2013-05-16 18:00:30

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cartographers, beware: the map wars have begun.


#1 Cochran buys dealership in North Hills

2013-05-16 15:29:20

The #1 Cochran automotive group announced today that it is moving into the North Hills with the acquisition of Billco Motors in Wexford.


Nuclear gauge that fell off Chambersburg company's truck found in Maryland

2013-05-16 13:35:14

The device, which contains sealed sources of radioactive material, fell off a truck belonging to Valley Quarries Inc. in Interstate 81.


Consol gets approval to reopen Blacksville mine in Greene County

2013-05-16 13:19:04

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration says Consol can reopen the Blackville mine in Greene County, where a fire occurred in March.


'The Price of Justice' recounts how attorneys tackled W.Va. coal, campaigns and cash

'The Price of Justice' recounts how attorneys tackled W.Va. coal, campaigns and cash

2013-05-16 12:04:52

Laurence Leamer's account of how the two Pittsburgh lawyers took on former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship is climbing up sales charts.


Contract ready for health data exchange

2013-05-16 10:05:25

Pennsylvania is a step closer to building its health information exchange, allowing doctors and hospitals to share patient data.


Change in federal law means stay-at-home spouses can apply for credit cards

2013-05-16 09:04:48

An amendment to the Card Act of 2009 means stay-at-home spouses and partners who do not work can now qualify for credit cards.


Senate passes bill authorizing money for locks and dams

2013-05-15 23:58:06

The Water Resources Development Act still must clear the House.


Full Pennsylvania Fair Care funds sought

2013-05-15 09:37:41

Pennsylvania wants to keep its PA Fair Care program in place, but the federal government wants to see changes.


Survey: Pa. residents give cautious support for gas drilling

2013-05-15 00:15:40

Overall support has been tempered by water contamination concerns and a reliability problem with state environmental regulators.


PNC Bank to close 10 branches in Pittsburgh region

2013-05-15 00:15:26

Pittsburgh's biggest bank is closing more local branches as customers increasingly embrace electronic banking.


Driver's Seat: Nissan Sentra SR is attractive small-car package

Driver's Seat: Nissan Sentra SR is attractive small-car package

2013-05-15 00:13:06

It should be a good choice for someone who likes to feel like is driving a classier car but doesn't need an especially sporty ride.


Top pay went to former executives at West Penn Allegheny Health System

2013-05-15 00:10:35

Christopher Olivia and Roy Santarella, who left WPAHS in 2011, were the highest compensated employees in fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.


Profits shrinking at Pennsylvania hospitals

2013-05-15 00:02:28

Smaller margins and growing uncompensated care are putting the squeeze on hospitals, says the Pa. Health Care Cost Containment Council.


Business Briefs: Wabtec names Betler as president, COO

2013-05-15 00:01:47

Plus: ExOne sees Q1 loss of $1.9M; Actavis rejects Mylan offer; Tepper positive on markets; Sony not willing to sell entertainment unit


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