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Hilton to build 2 hotels
The Hilton Hotel chain will build two new hotels near FedEx Ground and Glaxo-Smith Kline in Moon. ... (05/10/2008)
Port Authority operating special service to air show
Port Authority will provide special service to the Wings Over Pittsburgh event at Pittsburgh International Airport today and tomorrow. ... (05/10/2008)
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Port Authority shuttle set for Wings Over Pittsburgh
Because of heavy traffic anticipated for this weekend's Wings Over Pittsburgh air show at Pittsburgh International Airport, the Port Authority will provide buses to the event tomorrow and Sunday. ... (05/09/2008)
Municipal workers save life of colleague
Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette
While recuperating from a heart attack suffered one week earlier, Pete Shandrick shakes hands with friends and thanks those who helped save his life. in the background are, from left, son Peter Shandrick (with arms crossed), Moon police officer Al Morrow, who administered CPR on Shandrick, and Pet's father Pete Shandrick Sr.
Pete Shandrick, a Moon municipal worker, was hit with electric shocks at least twice April 25, fought against nine men, was three times thought to be dead, ... (05/08/2008)
South Fayette school board studies options to end elementary crowding
South Fayette School District could end up with another building on its Old Oakdale Road campus, depending on how school officials decide to deal with a growing population of elementary pupils. ... (05/08/2008)
Taking it to the limit
Post-Gazette
The traffic cones fly as a Chartiers Valley High School student suddenly becomes impaired when the instructor in the passenger seat in the State Police DUI Safety Bug throws the switch. Students experienced a "sober" lap, then on the second lap, they suddenly became impaired on the closed course in the school parking lot. With the flip of a switch, the car's steering and braking responds as if the driver were impaired.
Chartiers Valley student had the opportunity to experience the sensation of driving while under the influence of alcohol. ... (05/08/2008)