post-gazette.com - Latest Local News http://www.post-gazette.com/ Local and regional news as it develops during the day en-us Copyright 2010, post-gazette.com. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:14:42 -0500 15 post-gazette.com http://www.post-gazette.com/includes/2007design/images/150x30pg_now_logo.gif http://www.post-gazette.com/ 144 39 50th anniversary of Light-Up Night will be two-day event http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034582-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml For 2010, Light-Up Night will run longer than it has in the past. By a day, in fact. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:35:00 -0500 Some Duquesne Light customers still without power http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034638-455.stm?cmpid=latest.xml An estimated 2,500 Duquesne Light customers remain without power this evening. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:33:00 -0500 Visitation, burial arrangements for John Murtha announced http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034648-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The family of Rep. John P. Murtha, who died Monday from complications related to gallbladder surgery, today announced plans for visitation and burial. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:29:00 -0500 Father charged in infant son's death http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034574-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The father of a 3-month-old baby who died Sunday has been charged with the infant's killing, Allegheny County police said. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:56:00 -0500 Thompson Run Road closed http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034655-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml Thompson Run Road in Ross is closed due to downed power lines near the intersection of Babcock Boulevard, Allegheny County announced. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:54:00 -0500 Haiti Relief Concert postponed http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034649-455.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh???s Red Cross Haiti Relief Concert featuring The Clarks, Bill Deasy, Freedom Band and others has been postponed. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:37:00 -0500 Proposed state budget increases funding for basic education http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034647-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml State Education Secretary Gerald Zahorchak said the proposed budget for education shows the governor views education as "a cornerstone for building a strong economy." Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:15:00 -0500 Rendell's $29 billion budget lifts 74 sales tax exemptions http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034580-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml HARRISBURG -- Gov. Ed Rendell today proposed a general fund budget of just over $29 billion for the fiscal year that starts July 1, an increase of more than 4 percent over the current year's $27.8 billion spending package. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:11:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Parking Authority sends meter workers home http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034634-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml Pittsburgh Parking Authority enforcement officers have been given the week off because many street meters are unreachable or temporarily inoperable, agency Executive Director David Onorato said today. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:26:00 -0500 Police surround Bridgeville building http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034633-455.stm?cmpid=latest.xml County police and a hazmat unit are on the scene on Hickman Street in Bridgeville. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:21:00 -0500 Robert Morris opens, then cancels classes http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034604-455.stm?cmpid=latest.xml Robert Morris University, saying no one from the city asked it to close today, initially opened its Downtown center this morning but given the approaching storm and travel delays now plans to cancel classes there, effective midday. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:17:00 -0500 Pitt panel discussion on books canceled http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034620-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The panel discussion "The Future of the Book," set for Thursday at the University of Pittsburgh's Frick Fine Arts Auditiorium in Oakland, is canceled. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:18:00 -0500 Mayor pledges better snow removal with more trucks, extra workers http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034621-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today said that he has called out all 630 city firefighters in preparation for an anticipated second snowstorm tonight. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:22:00 -0500 Liberty Bridge reduced to two lanes until end of week http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034623-455.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The Liberty Bridge will be limited to two lanes in each direction for the rest of the week, PennDOT announced today. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:51:00 -0500 Pittsburgh, other districts announce Wednesday closings http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034608-455.stm?cmpid=latest.xml Pittsburgh Public Schools will be closed Wednesday as the district continues digging out from the weekend snow storm and braces for more snow in coming days, district spokeswoman Ebony Pugh said this afternoon. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:22:00 -0500 Councilwoman Rudiak to lead snow removal task force http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034615-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak will lead a council task force on the city's snow removal performance, her office announced today. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:48:00 -0500 Federal court closes early in advance of snow http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034596-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:33:00 -0500 Water problems continue in Washington, Greene counties http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034602-455.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The state Department of Environmental Protection said water disruptions due to the heavy snow persist for customers of several public water suppliers, especially those in Washington and Greene counties. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:12:00 -0500 School bus driver to be cited in crash http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034575-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml A school bus driver will be cited for running a stop sign in a Cambria County crash with a sport-utility vehicle that didn't injury either driver or any of the four pupils aboard the bus. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:24:00 -0500 Penguins submit bid for 2011 NHL All-Star game http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034599-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The Penguins have submitted a bid to the National Hockey League to have the 2011 All-Star game played at the Consol Energy Center. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:04:00 -0500 Region prepares for next round of snow http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034568-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml As if the 2 feet of snow over the weekend wasn't enough. The next icy blast is on the doorstep. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:39:00 -0500 Woman sentenced in fatal hit-and-run http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034597-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml A McKeesport woman was sentenced to three to six years in prison this morning for the hit and run death of a North Side woman. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:57:00 -0500 Around 42,000 still without electricity, power companies say http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034573-455.stm?cmpid=latest.xml About 42,000 households and businesses in Southwestern Pennsylvania still are without electricity, four days after the weekend's paralyzing snow storm. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:33:00 -0500 Sexual affair shows Bonusgate witness deceitful, defense claims http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034584-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml HARRISBURG -- The Bonusgate public corruption trial delved into the personal life of a key prosecution witness today as defense attorneys claimed an affair that continued after his marriage showed the witness is deceitful. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:49:00 -0500 Steelers sign wide receiver and punter http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034583-66.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The Steelers added two more players who will try to compete for a spot on their roster next season, including a punter from Pitt. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:47:00 -0500 Study by state group supports rail expansion http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034581-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml A Pennsylvania public interest group today urged the federal government to set a goal of connecting every major city in the U.S. with a network of high-speed passenger trains by mid-century. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:44:00 -0500 Pittsburgh extends property tax deadline http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034579-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml Due to road conditions and the expectation of more snow today, the deadline for paying city of Pittsburgh property taxes with a 2 percent discount will be extended, likely until month's end. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:20:00 -0500 WPIAL extends basketball season due to postponements http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034576-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League has extended the end of basketball season two days because of the large number of postponed games due to snow. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:47:00 -0500 Personal care resident died of hypothermia, coroner rules http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034578-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The death over the weekend of a Kingdom Manor personal care home resident in Canonsburg has been ruled accidental, the Washington County coroner's office said. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:58:00 -0500 More bus routes, light-rail service restored http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034560-147.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The Port Authority of Allegheny County plans to restore more bus routes and resume light-rail service to the Steel Plaza and Wood Street stations this morning. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:39:00 -0500 Moon passes preliminary budget http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034565-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml The Moon Area school board Monday night opened the door to a 0.87-mill tax increase and decided to include extended-day kindergarten in whatever budget it eventually approves. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:46:00 -0500 Ross hires four police officers http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10040/1034566-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml Four officers will be joining the Ross Police Department in the coming months. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:48:00 -0500