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Last segment of Great Allegheny Passage bike trail complete

Last segment of Great Allegheny Passage bike trail complete

2013-05-18 00:08:20

The last link in the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Md., saw its first full day of use on Friday.


Lawrence County man who shot wife and himself dies

2013-05-17 20:22:40

A former Ohio sheriff's deputy who shot his wife three times and then himself in a domestic dispute Sunday night died Thursday.


Prosecutors in W.Va. 'bath salts' case plan to use fugitive's flight against him

2013-05-17 14:28:22

John Skruck, 57, a Texas strip-club owner, was scheduled for trial in Clarksburg, W.Va., on Tuesday but disappeared.


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.


4 from California arrested in Washington County after police find hundreds of pounds of marijuana

2013-05-17 08:22:44

Pennsylvania State Police said they found 255 pounds of pot and about $200,000 in cash.


Great Allegheny Passage bicycle trail to Washington, D.C., opens today

2013-05-17 07:50:27

A June 15 celebration in West Homestead and Downtown Pittsburgh will mark the official completion of the 330-mile trail network.


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.


Hearing waived for D.C. officer accused in cocaine ring

2013-05-17 00:10:50

A District of Columbia police officer charged in a drug ring has his hearing waived.


Obituary: Johnny Garneau / Popular restaurateur, inventor celebrated trains

2013-05-17 00:09:14

The restaurateur behind Golden Spike, Johnny Garneau's American Style Smorgasbord and The Beanery died Tuesday. He was 90.


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.


FBI informant payments derail sentencing hearing for 'best cop money can buy'

2013-05-16 23:31:38

Former East Washington police chief Donald Abraham Solomon was recorded describing himself that way before he pleaded guilty to extortion.


Indiana County men fabricate carjacking to cover up hit-and-run, state police say

2013-05-16 19:22:24

Jakeb P. Schrecongost and Jessie J. Wood told police that they picked up a hitchhiker who forced them from their vehicle at gunpoint.


Powerball jackpot quickly jumps to $550 million

Powerball jackpot quickly jumps to $550 million

2013-05-16 16:20:44

The current jackpot is still shy of the $587.5 million record, but the next drawing isn't until Saturday.


Dropping DUI standard likely a long process

2013-05-16 16:12:28

When or if a .05 blood alcohol concentration level becomes the new .08 remains to be seen.


Concert series announced for Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society

2013-05-16 15:45:08

Bruce Cockburn and Jake Shimabukuro are among the marquee names on the 2013-2014 calendar, which was announced today.


McClellandtown man sentenced for evading taxes on lottery winnings

2013-05-16 14:52:05

Sherman W. Friend, 71, also faces a restitution order of $132,445 and a $3,000 fine under the sentence imposed by a federal judge.


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.


'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.


Outbound Squirrel Hill Tunnel closed this weekend

2013-05-16 10:55:51

All eastbound traffic will be required to merge into a single lane and exit at Squirrel Hill-Homestead starting at 11 p.m. Friday.


Allegheny County to add 32 security cameras at Shuman

2013-05-16 10:31:49

The new units will bring the total number of cameras at the juvenile detention center to 97, county manager William McKain said.


Police: Fayette County firefighters were bored, set fires

2013-05-16 09:47:45

Ryan Miciotto, 20, and Justin Jordan, 21, both of Allison in Redstone Township, were charged with arson and criminal conspiracy.


McCandless police unhappy Catholic school waited days to alert them to gun threat

2013-05-16 09:09:13

St. Alexis School waited three days to alert police that a student threatened to shoot himself and 14 classmates May 9.


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.


CCAC president leaving for Cleveland

CCAC president leaving for Cleveland

2013-05-16 00:10:05

Alex Johnson, who spent a little more than five years at CCAC, is leaving to assume the presidency of Cuyahoga Community College.


Health department headed to rehabbed Allegheny County morgue

2013-05-16 00:06:22

The building's ongoing renovation includes a revamped interior and expanded second floor.


Accused West Virginia bath salts ringleader a fugitive

2013-05-15 13:43:32

John Skruck, 57, who had been living in Clarksburg, W.Va., was scheduled to go to trial Tuesday in federal court.


Officials looking for missing nuclear gauge in W.Va.

2013-05-15 08:23:56

Crews are looking for a missing nuclear gauge -- containing sealed sources of radioactive material -- that was lost May 3.


Obituary: Chuck Muncie / Uniontown native and NFL great

Obituary: Chuck Muncie / Uniontown native and NFL great

2013-05-15 05:47:37

Muncie, who played for New Orleans and San Diego from 1976 to 1984, died Tuesday in Los Angeles of heart failure.


Allegheny County Common Pleas Court candidates rated by bar

2013-05-15 00:03:33

Here are the 13 candidates for Allegheny County Common Pleas Court and their county bar association ratings.


State police attempt to remove tractor-trailer from Keystone Lake

2013-05-14 18:34:02

Police were called to Keystone Lake for a report of a truck that apparently submerged in the water overnight.


Pennsylvania Senate names Pittsburgh's 31st Street Bridge for veteran killed in Vietnam

2013-05-14 13:02:01

A 20-year-old machine gun squad leader, Raymond Prom, of Reserve Township, received the Medal of Honor after his death in 1969.


Appeals court reviews Titusville child porn case

2013-05-14 11:23:03

Craig Alan Finley of Titusville, was convicted in U.S. District Court in Erie and sentenced just more than a year ago to 50 years in prison.


This morning in Pittsburgh area: One degree above 1996's record low

2013-05-14 08:42:43

The low at Pittsburgh International Airport was 31 degrees at 4:55 a.m., National Weather Service meteorologist Lee Hendricks said.


NHL releases schedule for Penguins' second-round playoff series against Ottawa

NHL releases schedule for Penguins' second-round playoff series against Ottawa

2013-05-14 00:24:03

The Penguins' second-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators will open at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday at Consol Energy Center.


Post-Gazette wins 16 first-place Golden Quill awards

2013-05-14 00:13:41

Newspaper wins awards in numerous categories, including news coverage, sports, features, entertainment, photography and design.


Deciding whether to serve another drink a tough call for Pittsburgh bar owners

2013-05-14 00:01:36

In the wake of the Hofbrauhaus settlement, how are bars and restaurants in Pennsylvania to decide when someone is visibly intoxicated?


Cleveland case offers hope about missing children in Pittsburgh region

Cleveland case offers hope about missing children in Pittsburgh region

2013-05-13 23:34:40

Three missing women in Cleveland were found, but in Pittsburgh, many children remain missing.


Homicide, assault charges withdrawn against mother in son's drowning

2013-05-13 18:37:53

Homicide and assault charges were withdrawn Monday against an Indiana County woman whose 13-month-old son drowned in a bathtub.


Restricted traffic planned Tuesday for 10th Street Bypass

2013-05-13 14:29:51

Traffic will be detoured from the Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne bridges to Fort Duquesne Boulevard, according to PennDOT.


13 vying for 4 spots on Allegheny County Common Pleas Court

2013-05-13 11:34:53

Thirteen candidates are running for four judgeships on Allegheny County Common Pleas Court.


Penguins' Ray Shero finalist for NHL general manager of the year award

Penguins' Ray Shero finalist for NHL general manager of the year award

2013-05-13 10:43:09

Shero acquired backup goaltender Tomas Vokoun, defenseman Douglas Murray and forwards Jarome Iginla, Brenden Morrow and Jussi Jokinen.


Major construction project to begin on Route 837

2013-05-13 09:56:11

Clairton, West Elizabeth and Jefferson Hills will see detours at the Route 51 interchange at the Elizabeth Bridge, according to PennDOT.


Tender plants face frost danger Monday morning

2013-05-12 19:29:48

Gardeners and farmers should cover their tender plants tonight to protect them from frost damage.


HOV lanes closed

2013-05-12 09:41:10

A power failure causes HOV lanes to be closed this morning.


Outbound Squirrel Hill Tunnel remains closed today

2013-05-12 07:10:32

The outbound Squirrel Hill Tunnel is closed until Monday morning.


In Pittsburgh, chilly temps forecast for mom's special day

2013-05-12 00:21:21

Landscapers suggest putting in potted plants and covering those flowers already in the ground.


Deep in financial trouble, August Wilson Center lays off staff

Deep in financial trouble, August Wilson Center lays off staff

2013-05-11 00:31:04

One staffer at the Pittsburgh cultural institution founded in the name of the late playwright confirmed that half the staff had been let go.


Pa. State System asks universities to wait on gun policy

2013-05-11 00:14:38

The board of governors urged Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities schools to allow the matter to be examined by a task force.


GateKeeper, Cedar Point's newest coaster, threads needle

GateKeeper, Cedar Point's newest coaster, threads needle

2013-05-11 00:13:39

The new coaster at Cedar Point gives riders the sensation that they are flying -- and an urge to duck your head.


Thunderstorms rolling into Pittsburgh area

2013-05-10 16:31:40

Thunderstorms, rain and hail are expected throughout the evening and into Saturday.


Sidney Crosby finalist for Hart Trophy

2013-05-10 10:08:51

The Penguins' center and captain is one of three finalists for the NHL's MVP award along with Alex Ovechkin and John Tavares.


Special-needs students get practice with job interviews

Special-needs students get practice with job interviews

2013-05-10 00:19:38

With the help of volunteers, Pittsburgh-area students learn to navigate the job interview process.


Free shingles vaccine offered to underinsured

2013-05-10 00:10:16

The Allegheny County Health Department is offering shingles vaccine for free to those age 50 and older who have limited health insurance.


Allegheny County controller to audit agency that handles emergencies at Western Psych

2013-05-10 00:08:17

Controller Chelsa Wagner will audit UPMC's mental health arm, re:solve Crisis Network, upon request by district attorney Stephen Zappala.


Allegheny County creates commission on violence and mental health

2013-05-09 23:47:14

The commission will make recommendations to reduce violence and improve mental health within eight months, Executive Rich Fitzgerald said.


Cleveland suspect may face murder charges

Cleveland suspect may face murder charges

2013-05-09 23:21:13

Police charge that Ariel Castro impregnated one of his captives at least five times and made her miscarry by starving and punching her.


Lawyers seek freedom for Jordan Brown

Lawyers seek freedom for Jordan Brown

2013-05-09 23:19:19

An appeals court overturned the guilty verdict against Jordan Brown, accused of killing his father's pregnant fiancee and her unborn child.


Sidney Crosby named finalist for Ted Lindsay Award

2013-05-09 10:08:07

The Penguins' center and captain is one of three finalists for the award for the NHL's most outstanding player as voted by other players.


2013 Gene Kelly Award nominations for high school musical theater announced

2013 Gene Kelly Award nominations for high school musical theater announced

2013-05-09 10:00:32

The 23rd annual program honoring participants from 29 Allegheny County schools will hold its awards ceremony May 25 at the Benedum Center.


Line-painting to begin on Parkway North

2013-05-09 09:07:49

The work will occur on I-279 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and continue next Monday through Wednesday, starting in Pittsburgh and moving north.


Cleveland man charged with rape and kidnapping

Cleveland man charged with rape and kidnapping

2013-05-09 00:37:21

Two of three women who were held captive for more than a decade went home to their families and passed by crowds of onlookers Wednesday.


Cousin of Castro brothers stunned over Cleveland kidnapping case

2013-05-08 10:40:51

The entire Castro family is "stunned and shocked," said Maria Castro-Montes, a 45-year-old hospital administrator.


U.S. Senate to vote today on bill to fund locks, dams, ports

2013-05-08 09:15:22

Proponents say it is an infrastructure bill; opponents claim it is an earmark.


West Penn Hospital unveils cardiovascular institute in Bloomfield today

West Penn Hospital unveils cardiovascular institute in Bloomfield today

2013-05-08 00:25:45

Cardiovascular services at West Penn had been transferred to Allegheny General in late 2010. The new institute will see patients on Monday.


Police facing questions in rescue of three Cleveland women

Police facing questions in rescue of three Cleveland women

2013-05-08 00:19:55

The handling of missing-person cases are being examined; police are conducting an internal review to see if they overlooked anything.


Tourism payroll challenged by Allegheny County councilman

2013-05-08 00:12:21

The agency spends half its annual budget on salaries and bonuses, the councilman said.


Cleveland residents flock to scene of kidnappings

Cleveland residents flock to scene of kidnappings

2013-05-08 00:05:50

Residents of neighborhood in Cleveland are shocked by discovery that three women were held captive for several years.


Scott Township volunteer firefighter dies in motorcycle crash

2013-05-07 20:55:43

Daniel Gallatin, 68, of Harlansburg, wrecked around 1:30 p.m. today on Route 956 off Route 168 near Volant, Lawrence County.


VisitPittsburgh spends half of income on salaries and bonuses, Allegheny County councilman says

2013-05-07 17:50:29

Councilman Matt Drozd, R-Ross, said he will call on his fellow council members to consider building a new tourist promotion agency.


Neighbors react with shock to arrests of 3 brothers in Cleveland kidnapping case

Neighbors react with shock to arrests of 3 brothers in Cleveland kidnapping case

2013-05-07 15:42:44

Neighbors and media overwhelmed the usually quiet Cleveland neighborhood where three missing women were found Monday.


Bellevue man dies in Cranberry motorcycle crash

2013-05-07 14:11:54

Roger Haynes, 31, was riding north on Freshcorn Road when he approached the intersection with Heights Drive, left the road and hit a tree.


Bill requires VA to report infectious disease to agencies

2013-05-07 13:11:29

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey introduced a bill requiring the VA Health System to report "notifiable" infections to health agencies.


Mac Miller coming to Stage AE Outdoors on July 12

Mac Miller coming to Stage AE Outdoors on July 12

2013-05-07 10:25:27

The Pittsburgh Allderdice grad will appear with Chance the Rapper, Vince Staples and The Internet as part of The Space Migration Tour.


No sign of problem before runner's death in Pittsburgh's half marathon

No sign of problem before runner's death in Pittsburgh's half marathon

2013-05-07 08:56:52

Kyle Chase Johnson, a 23-year-old who died running the Pittsburgh half marathon, had a rare congenital defect.


Main entrance closed at airport short-term garage

2013-05-07 00:20:21

The main entrance to the short-term parking garage at Pittsburgh International Airport has closed as garage rehabilitation continues.


Public comment sought for long-range transportation plan

2013-05-07 00:19:52

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is accepting comments about what should be in the region's updated long-range transportation plan.


Obituary: Louise Poulos Pelaia / Dancing was all she ever wanted to do or teach

2013-05-07 00:16:32

Louise Pelaia touched many lives as a dance instructor at her own school. She died Friday at age 77.


Pennsylvania police investigating accident that killed three

2013-05-07 00:13:11

State police in Indiana County are trying to reconstruct events that led to pickup truck plunging into pond, killing three young men.


Pittsburgh summit explores health effects of air pollution

2013-05-07 00:11:17

Pittsburgh-area air is still unhealthy, even if it's cleaner than it was.


Man in camo outfit robs Somerset County bank

2013-05-06 13:19:28

The man used a handwritten note to rob a First National Bank branch in Stoystown this morning.


Corbett orders flags to half-staff to honor Shenango Township officer killed last week

2013-05-06 13:00:46

Flags at the Capitol and in Lawrence County will be lowered until sunset May 8, the day of Officer William J. McCarthy's funeral.


Penalty phase in trial of convicted Westmoreland County killer delayed

2013-05-06 12:02:33

Kevin Murphy, 52, was convicted Friday of killing his mother, sister and aunt at his Westmoreland County auto glass business in 2009.


Port Authority bus crash in Banksville injures 3

2013-05-06 11:17:36

The 36 Banksville bus was outbound on the ramp from the Parkway West to Banksville Road when it struck or brushed against a barrier.


Justin Timberlake coming to Consol Energy Center

Justin Timberlake coming to Consol Energy Center

2013-05-06 08:33:37

The former 'N Sync frontman has not performed in Pittsburgh in six years. Ticket details will be announced later.


Main entrance to Pittsburgh International Airport short-term parking garage closes

2013-05-06 08:29:02

Traffic will be detoured to an alternate entrance next to the landside building.


Obama urges Ohio State graduates to pressure government

2013-05-06 00:13:30

He addressed the current gridlock in Washington, urging them to avoid the temptation to retreat into their own lives.


Allegheny County official opposes paying Election Day constables

2013-05-06 00:09:40

Constables get paid to sit around all day on Election Day, a county council member says.


Three young adults drown following party in Indiana County

2013-05-05 23:41:37

Authorities believe alcohol was involved in the deaths of three men whose pickup truck went off the road and landed upside down.


James Kirwa wins 2013 Pittsburgh Marathon

James Kirwa wins 2013 Pittsburgh Marathon

2013-05-05 11:36:34

James Kirwa of Kenya won the 2013 Pittsburgh Marathon with a time of 2:13:36, and American Mary Akor finished first among female runners.


Traffic restrictions in place in Downtown Pittsburgh

2013-05-05 05:46:21

Traffic restrictions are in place this morning to clear the way for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.


Amber Alert canceled for Fayette County boy

2013-05-05 05:30:43

Aiden Miller, 6, went missing from outside of his home in Henry Clay Township at about 6:20 p.m. Saturday.


Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter with processions

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter with processions

2013-05-05 00:18:51

On most days, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral blends into its historic campus surroundings in Oakland, but not during Holy Week.


After suicide: All that's left is 'why?'

After suicide: All that's left is 'why?'

2013-05-05 00:15:58

Understanding what drives someone to suicide is the key to prevention. Some families shattered by the act offer their insights.


Highmark's Allegheny Health Network: The birth of a new health system

Highmark's Allegheny Health Network: The birth of a new health system

2013-05-05 00:13:49

The system may follow a different health care model and may bring innovation to the hospital and insurance marketplace.


Pittsburgh 5K goes off with no problems

Pittsburgh 5K goes off with no problems

2013-05-04 09:46:06

More than 2,000 participate in first running event of Marathon weekend.


Outcry prompts VA to review local official's presidential award

Outcry prompts VA to review local official's presidential award

2013-05-04 00:37:35

VA will review regional director's award and bonus in wake of Legionnaires' report.


Judge's language prompts order of resentencing

2013-05-04 00:04:03

An Allegheny County judge must resentence a man after the state Superior Court criticized the jurist's demeanor.


Former Apollo police chief pleads guilty to stolen gun charges in Armstrong County

2013-05-03 20:22:54

Paul Breznican Jr., 53, of Apollo pleaded guilty to charges in the theft and sale of police guns and equipment.


Nine gunshots hit vehicle on Parkway East

2013-05-03 16:58:09

Bullets hit a moving vehicle on the Parkway East on the Monroeville side of the Squirrel Hill Tunnels early this morning.


Pennsylvania officials promote 'See Something, Send Something' app

2013-05-03 16:19:03

The new app, designed by a Monroeville company, lets the public report suspicious activity.


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