Pittsburgh News, Sports, and Events

Putting on a show

American pop star …

American pop star Katy Perry brings her “Prismatic” world tour to Pittsburgh for a high-energy performance at Consol Energy Center.
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Growing problem

Allegheny County health …

Allegheny County health officials warn residents to watch out for ticks because cases of Lyme disease have spiked in Western Pa.
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Finding answers

Brokers were flooded …

Brokers were flooded with work earlier this year when 10 million Americans went looking for help to enroll in Obamacare.
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Hit to Obamacare

A conflict between …

A conflict between states and the U.S. government over administering the health care law could mean higher premiums for millions.
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Leading the way

Outfielder Gregory Polanco …

Outfielder Gregory Polanco comes through at the plate for the Pirates in a home victory over the L.A. Dodgers.
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2 Ukrainian military fighter jets shot down

By The Associated Press 7:57 a.m.
KIEV, Ukraine — Two Ukrainian military fighter jets have been shot down in the east, according to the …

Plane crashes in bad weather in Taiwan, killing 51 9:57 a.m.

Contractor shot, killed in Homewood

Kennedy man shot in home, medical examiner’s office says

City seeks gag order in case involving 2012 traffic stop that paralyzed East Liberty man

Portion of house collapses in Aliquippa, no injuries

Pittsburgh officer honored for saving baby

Starkey: Pirates, Burnett could work again

By Joe Starkey

The question isn’t whether the Pirates should pursue A.J. Burnett at any cost. It’s whether …

Selig: Pirates’ rebirth a positive step for baseball

Pirates notebook: Phillies’ Burnett not demanding trade

Pitt swingman Jones ready for breakout season

WVU trying to pick up pace in Big 12

Paterno son, another ex-football assistant coach suing PSU

Duquesne signs 6-foot-5 guard Jackson

Backlog of black lung claims grabs feds’ attention

By Brian Bowling

The federal government needs more staff in Pittsburgh to handle an increasing number of workers’ …

Mountaineer workers fear smoking ban will harm ‘livelihood’

Heyl: Dermody fuzzy on pension history

Black leaders back developer’s offer, say it could save August Wilson Center

So Many Questions: ‘Fosters’ actress Caitlin Carver hopes show has a lesson for audience

I-79 resurfacing to start in Robinson, Wexford areas

Sprint customers can now send texts to Allegheny County 911

Stricter tailgating rules put in place for Aldean show at PNC Park

Polamalu enters training camp as Steelers’ longest tenured player

Severino, Pittsburgh chefs are collaborating at Cure’ated Dinners

Authorities say man who left package on Allegheny County executive’s car ‘not threat’

By Tribune-Review

Allegheny County Sheriff’s deputies have questioned the man who left a package on top of county Executive Rich Fitzgerald’s county-issued vehicle and have determined he poses no threat, Building guards …

Black leaders back developer’s offer, say it could save August Wilson Center
Judge sets trial to determine August Wilson Center’s future
City seeks gag order in case involving 2012 traffic stop that paralyzed East Liberty man
Backlog of black lung claims grabs feds’ attention

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Westmoreland

Blaze ravages South Huntingdon home

By Joe Napsha

The sound of a smoke detector may have saved a South Huntingdon’s man life on Tuesday afternoon when it alerted him to a fire that started in the basement of …

Westmoreland County gets the word out about drug problem
Baggaley school principal seeks volunteers to build playground
Unity zoning board OKs cellphone tower project
State grant to aid Excela plans for orthopedic center in Hempfield
Penn Township sues to get blighted property cleaned

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Business

10 million Americans sought help to enroll in Obamacare

By Alex Nixon

Bob Nelson’s business surged earlier this year when people scrambled to find health coverage to comply with the Affordable Care Act. Even though uninsured consumers could go online and buy …

Federal appeals courts disagree on Obamacare subsidies 6:46 a.m.
Amwell wastewater site to be shut down
Allegheny Technologies reports 2Q loss despite higher sales
Mountaineer workers fear smoking ban will harm ‘livelihood’
Strong demand drives East End apartment developers to expedite next project

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Arts & Entertainment

Pop star Perry brings high-energy world tour to Consol

By Rachel Weaver

It was all neon wigs, elaborate costumes and giddy energy. And that was just the audience. But it was Katy Perry who brought all that and more Tuesday night to …

Severino, Pittsburgh chefs are collaborating at Cure’ated Dinners
Strong Kinetic Theatre cast keeps laughs in timely ‘Romance’
So Many Questions: ‘Fosters’ actress Caitlin Carver hopes show has a lesson for audience
Director hard at work on his latest video opera on Pittsburgh’s North Side

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Lifestyles

Healthy Eating: Rethinking breakfast? Try a meal in a muffin

By The Associated Press

When fall rolls around, and it’s back to school and work, wouldn’t you love to start your day with something tastier and more substantial than that all-too-typical bowl of cold …

It’s worth it to bring your own wines to savor on beach vacation
Grazing, guzzling and tracking trends at Summer Fancy Food Show
Mercer restoration company turns junk into repurposed treasure
Wedding Clickers bridal show features ‘Yes to the Dress’ star Fenoli

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Featured Commentary

The day of the hawk

By Pat Buchanan
The bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, was premeditated mass murder. Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi was taking revenge for President Reagan’s raid on Tripoli in 1986. The downing of Korean Airlines Flight 007, flying from Anchorage to Seoul, …