Pittsburgh News, Sports, and Events

Dock’s doc

A documentary telling the …

A documentary telling the story of controversial former Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis is entered in the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.
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Reversal of fortune

Martin Michael Schmotzer is …

Martin Michael Schmotzer is back to being an unpaid school board member after resigning his controversial Baldwin-Whitehall job.
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Workers protest

A national campaign to …

A national campaign to raise the wages of fast-food workers inspired protesters Downtown on Thursday morning.
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‘2 Pianos 4 Hands’

City Theatre’s new production …

City Theatre’s new production is an emotional and comedic look at a pair of pianists finding their place in the world.
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Wallace returns

Ex-Steeler and current Dolphin …

Ex-Steeler and current Dolphin Mike Wallace was effusive with praise for his former employer, save some criticism for Todd Haley.
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Beaver County residents sue FirstEnergy Corp. over coal waste dump

By Brian Bowling 3:32 p.m.
The Little Blue Run coal waste dump damaged properties and will continue to do so for decades, 15 …

Ravenstahl opposes Peduto’s early retirement plan 3:13 p.m.

Cecil police looking for hit-and-run driver 3:56 p.m.

Fights in gym at Perry Traditional Academy injure student 4:17 p.m.

Federal regulator OKs Peoples Gas’ acquisition of Equitable Gas

Area jobless rate slips on decline in workforce 3:10 p.m.

Businessman stole $3 million to keep his company going, lawyer says 3:14 p.m.

Kovacevic: Got proof on Tomlin? Let’s hear it

By Dejan Kovacevic

This was going to be the day the subject would change for the Steelers. On …

Penguins center Malkin won’t play tonight vs. Sharks 3:11 p.m.

No charges for Heisman hopeful Winston in sex assault case 4:15 p.m.

Steelers coach Tomlin fined $100K by NFL

Film about former Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis in prestigious festival 2:40 p.m.

Pirates’ Snider talks about surgery, rebuilding swing 2:40 p.m.

Donald wins ACC Defensive Player of Year

Giant Eagle combines ‘best of both worlds’

By Matthew Santoni

Giant Eagle will open its sit-down restaurant, upscale Market District grocery and Giant Eagle Express/GetGo …

Mars co-owner, world’s seventh-richest woman, pleads guilty in fatal Va. crash

Pennsylvania, other states considering bids to host Boeing 777X production 4:15 p.m.

Operation Santa Claus works to help thousands

Ron Burgundy bumped from ‘SportsCenter’

Work progressing on apartment complex in Green Tree

Post office returns to serve Harmony

$2,000 gifts benefit homeless vets in Armstrong County

Ex-Penguins winger Kennedy ‘emotional’ about return

Pittsburgh council on board with red-light cameras, final vote to come

Dozens of workers strike outside Downtown fast-food locations

By Tribune-Review 4:21 p.m.

Dozens of people gathered outside Dunkin Donuts and McDonald’s locations Downtown on Thursday morning to protest low wages as part of a national campaign energizing fast-food workers. Carrying placards and …

Ravenstahl opposes Peduto’s early retirement plan 3:13 p.m.
Fights in gym at Perry Traditional Academy injure student 4:17 p.m.
Pittsburgh Foundation’s Wishbook features 48 nonprofits
Pittsburgh council on board with red-light cameras, final vote to come 2:19 p.m.

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Westmoreland

3 accomplices to plead guilty to murder, torture of Mt. Pleasant woman

By Rich Cholodofsky

Amber Meidinger could be paroled from prison before her 60th birthday under terms of a plea bargain finalized Wednesday for her role in the torture slaying of a mentally challenged …

Scottdale children invited to decorate the town’s Christmas tree 2:42 p.m.
Scottdale community celebrates the Christmas season 2:36 p.m.
Renovations set at Penn-Trafford
Hempfield attempts zoning revisions
Car makes unplanned stop in Youngstown salon

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Business

Dozens of workers strike outside Downtown fast-food locations

By Tribune-Review 4:21 p.m.

Federal regulator OKs Peoples Gas’ acquisition of Equitable Gas
Pennsylvania, other states considering bids to host Boeing 777X production 4:15 p.m.
Area jobless rate slips on decline in workforce 3:10 p.m.
Firms transmit market data at near light speed
Crown Castle to grow, adding Mylan building

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Arts & Entertainment

First Night Pittsburgh brings more chills, thrills with ice labyrinth

By Kellie B. Gormly

Highmark First Night Pittsburgh — the city’s longtime New Year’s Eve celebration — will bring a new, giant ice labyrinth to Downtown, along with an iQ Kids dance party, a …

Ventriloquist, comic Dunham had no ‘plan B’
Review: James Gallery collection reveals complex works painted with wax
‘O Starry Night:’ Petersen ready for big pop event
Pittsburgh CLO plays ‘Christmas Carol’ for 22nd year
Eat, skate like in the ’70s at Neville Roller Drome
Film about former Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis in prestigious festival 2:40 p.m.

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Lifestyles

In 1 session, Rachael Ray can make up to seven meals

By Candy Williams

If anyone needs a game plan for making home-cooked meals, it’s popular TV personality, chef and cookbook author Rachael Ray. With a crazy-busy schedule that revolves around a nationally syndicated …

Selections from Argentina are perfect for holiday gatherings
Healthy Eating: Pair shrimp, sausage for easy holiday party food
Nothing beats pancakes on a cold, snowy day
Dinner in Minutes: Thanksgiving leftovers make delicious chili

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Featured Commentary

Blacks & Obama

By Walter Williams
In a March 2008 column, I criticized pundits’ concerns about whether America was ready for Barack Obama, suggesting that the more important issue was whether black people could afford Obama. I proposed that we look at it in the context …