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Obituary: James S. Brady / After shooting, he was symbol for gun control
Mr. Brady undertook a crusade for gun control after he suffered a serious head wound in the 1981 assassination attempt on President Reagan.
about 2 hours ago
Officials seek to derail rise in homicides
The city has 44 homicides this year, including one in the Strip District early Saturday morning. Of those, police said, 18 have been solved.
about 2 hours ago
Ford City firm's VP to plead guilty to defrauding military
Fullard Environmental submitted invoices for payment by the Navy, which paid the $2.2 million in installments in 2007 and 2008.
about 2 hours ago
Fox Chapel doctor cleared of indecent assault of patient
Raja Chakrapani, 60, appeared in a non-jury trial before Common Pleas Judge Philip A. Ignelzi, who entered the judgment of acquittal.
about 3 hours ago
Frick Environmental Center construction begins
A construction zone is in place near the site of the new $15.9 million Frick Environmental Center at Frick Park
about 3 hours ago
P.F. Chang's at Settlers Ridge among those linked to security breach
The restaurant chain said the breach has been contained and credit and debit card transactions at restaurants have been safe since June 11.
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Police seek help finding homicide suspect
A warrant was obtained July 7 for Zachary Threats, 36, of McKees Rocks, who is accused of killing 30-year-old Kaamil Arnold.
about 4 hours ago
No injuries reported at fire in Manchester high-rise apartment building
Deputy fire chief said neighborhood children called in the blaze that started in an 11th-floor apartment.
about 8 hours ago
Lane restrictions on tap for Monroeville Boulevard starting Tuesday night
The $550,000 "Monroeville Boulevard at Corporate One Way Intersection Widening Project" is expected to be completed by mid-September.
about 9 hours ago
1,100 Pennsylvanians get credit for passing scores on portions of old GED exam
Test-takers who passed sections of the 2002 GED exam can apply those scores to the 2014 GED exam to earn a secondary school diploma.
about 9 hours ago
Ron Cook: McCutchen’s injury, likely stay on disabled list is bad timing for Pirates
Oblique injury is hard gauge, but it will be tough to match McCutchen’s MVP production if he is out for an extended stretch.
about 9 hours ago
New National Energy Technology Lab director appointed
Grace Bochenek to take the helm of the U.S. Department of Energy’s fossil fuel research and development arm.
about 11 hours ago
L.B. Foster second-quarter profits down
Green Tree-based L.B. Foster makes and ships construction and transportation materials.
about 12 hours ago
Two under investigation after golfers come to blows at Fayette County course
The two became "embroiled in a heated debate over the rules of golf, specifically regarding water" on the Springdale Course in South Union.
about 14 hours ago
Steelers activate safety Mike Mitchell, Polamalu's new partner
Mitchell, who was signed from Carolina in free agency, has been on the PUP list since the start of training camp with a groin injury.
about 15 hours ago
Coroner: Alcohol a factor in death of Penn Hills jet skier
Thomas Uzmack was operating his water scooter July 13 when he performed doughnut maneuvers, and the scooter capsized, said fire officials.
about 18 hours ago
Four-alarm fire damages buildings at animal park in Westmoreland County
No animals were harmed at the Living Treasures Wild Animal Park in Donegal, according to county emergency officials.
about 18 hours ago
Crafton man dies after struck by train under West End Bridge
The victim, from Crafton, was struck under the West End Bridge near West Carson Street on Sunday evening.
about 17 hours ago
Conway priest placed on leave pending abuse allegations
The diocese said the priest, John Fitzgerald, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Conway, denies “committing any acts of sexual abuse.”
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Body found in Northview Heights
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a body was discovered in some woods near the Northview Heights housing complex.
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McCutchen injured as Pirates fall to Diamondbacks, 3-2
Arizona walked off with a win after Andrew McCutchen walked off an inning before, holding his left side in pain after a sacrifice fly.
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Hard, fast rains flood streets
An emergency dispatch supervisor said there were several reports of lightning strikes, though none resulted in injuries or fires.
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Motorcyclist killed in Somerset crash
Austin Carl-Armstrong Coddington, 22, was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Pirates sign free-agent third baseman Nix
Brent Morel was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis and Dean Anna was designated for assignment.
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Police investigate suspected arson in New Kensington
Firefighters were called to the brick house at 252 Ridge Ave. just before 3 a.m., said New Kensington First Assistant Chief Ed Saliba Jr.
1 day ago
Smokey Robinson concert postponed by rain
No firm makeup date has been set, but according to management tentative dates would be Sept. 6 or 13.
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Hall of Fame honors Post-Gazette Steelers reporter Ed Bouchette
The veteran writer joined the prestigious list of Dick McCann Award recipients Saturday at the enshrinement ceremony.
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Pirates rattle off more runs at right time in win
The Pirates did it again Saturday night, scoring four runs in the eighth inning in an 8-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Hazelwood apartment complex collapses
Parts of a Hazelwood apartment building came tumbling to the ground Saturday afternoon.
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Algae blooms in Lake Erie contaminate water in Ohio and Michigan
More than a half-million people in Toledo area woke up Saturday to warnings not to drink water the tap water.
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Woman charged with trying to steal unmarked police car with officers inside
Outside a Strip District club hosting a Wiz Khalifa after-party, a woman stepped into the driver’s seat of the police vehicle.
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One killed, five injured in Strip District drive-by shooting
One man was killed and five others injured in an overnight drive-by shooting in the Strip District.
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Late Pirates barrage sinks Diamondbacks, 9-4
The top of the order inflicted them most damage. Josh Harrison, Jordy Mercer and Andrew McCutchen scored seven runs and had six hits.
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Corbett calls education adviser Tomalis 'not a ghost employee'
Questions about Mr. Tomalis’ work effort in the past year arose this week following the publication of a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story.
3 days ago
Steelers notebook: Suisham gets 4-year extension on contract
Shaun Suisham has been one of the most accurate kickers in team history during his four seasons with the Steelers.
3 days ago
Man from Eighty Four convicted again on child-porn charges
After deliberating about three hours, the federal court jury found David Cunningham, 42, guilty.
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McNamara breaks hex, wins elite division in Liberty Mile
Jordan McNamara won among men with a time of 4:02.93. Gabriele Grunewald was the first not named Heather Kampf to win among women.
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Drug ring underling files motion to reduce 30-year sentence
Omari Patton’s motion says his sentence was based on an improperly calculated amount of cocaine.
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Pitt cornerback Titus Howard suspended for 2014 season
The Clairton graduate played in 11 games as a freshman last season.
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Rostraver police obtain warrant for robbery suspect
Township police believe Errin Shane Rose, 44, acted alone.
3 days ago
Two shot in Manchester
The commander said police are searching for a gunman who appears to be between 15 and 20 years old and wore a white T-shirt.
3 days ago
Two people injured, horse killed in Fayette County crash
Trooper Stefani Plume of the state police barracks in Uniontown said a vehicle hit the horse, which had run out into Route 119.
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Federal authorities seek to forfeit cash, silver bars in investigation of pawn shop owners
The criminal investigation division of the IRS is investigating Gary and Tonia Vaughn, who run Gary's Steals and Deals in Somerset.
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Victim in fatal Northview Heights shooting identified
Pittsburgh police said Maurice Freeman was shot in the chest during a shooting on Hazlett Street.
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Red Line weekend detours announced
Track repairs in Beechview will cause detours in both directions on the Red Line on Saturday and Sunday, the Port Authority announced.
3 days ago
Section of East Busway to close this weekend
The busway will be closed between East Liberty Garage and East Liberty Station.
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Two injured after vehicle crashes into building in Scott
An Allegheny County dispatch supervisor said two people were taken to hospitals after the incident in the 2100 block of Greentree Road.
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Unemployment up slightly in July as more look for work
In a case of good news at first looking bad, the national unemployment rate rose slightly in July to 6.3 percent from 6.2 percent in June.
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Pittsburgh public safety director volleys back in dispute with district attorney
Stephen Bucar reiterates that he’s not going to obey county DA Stephen Zappala Jr.’s demand for a change in eyewitness ID procedures.
3 days ago
Widening project to restrict Cumberland Road in McCandless
The work will occur near the McKnight Road intersection from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Tuesday.
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