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In keeping the …

In keeping the Squirrel Hill Tunnel in working order, PennDOT employees cope with exhaust fumes, speeders and much more.
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Keeping quiet

Home sellers in …

Home sellers in Pennsylvania are still able to remain mum about violent crimes that might have been committed there.
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Cutting corners

The Steelers are …

The Steelers are hoping that a group of low-budget cornerbacks, lead by Ike Taylor, can hold up in pass-happy league.
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What’s next?

Energy observers are …

Energy observers are in disagreement on a backup for the electrical grid amid carbon rules and uncertainties about natural gas.
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Comfortable approach

A shift for …

A shift for patients to in-home dialysis is attributed to changes in Medicare compensation and yearly savings of $20K per person.
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McKeesport home invasion sends people to hospital

By Tribune-Review
Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating a violent home invasion that happened Sunday morning in McKeesport, authorities said. …

Crash closes Route 51 in Overbrook

Tornado watch issued for Pittsburgh, much of Western Pa.

North Shore concert-goers cleaned up their act, Pittsburgh leaders say

Gaza war rages despite Hamas, Israel truce pledges

Sewickley man dies in Route 28 motorcycle accident

U.S.: Russia has fired rockets into Ukraine

Steelers hope group of low-budget cornerbacks can deliver

By Alan Robinson

The Denver Broncos signed Aqib Talib to a $57 million contract. The Patriots locked up …

Pirates avert sweep with 7-5 victory over Rockies

Pirates notebook: Hurdle, Huntington on same page

Steelers WR Wheaton wants to produce after injury-plagued rookie year

Steelers notebook: Ben believes rookie WR Bryant can contribute

Power DB Gray improves on his play against Soul

Outdoors notebook: Local teens shoot well during 4-H invitational

North Shore concert-goers cleaned up their act, Pittsburgh leaders say

By Jason Cato

Lee Ivory didn’t know what to expect when he arrived at the North Shore on …

An ’80s survivor: Scrunchies come back in style

Emails show Allegheny County Council staff investigated potential snooping

Pennsylvania Resources Council puts hazardous materials in their place

Tentative deal reached on VA reforms

New Pittsburgh Courier honors 50 Men of Excellence Awards

Acquitted Beaver County sheriff shifts attention to campaign

Murrysville man draws on experiences in starting SAT prep academy

Former Gateway coach Smith is ‘perfect fit’ for Penn State football staff

Built to last: Owning a historic home carries a burden

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Emails show Allegheny County Council staff investigated potential snooping

By Aaron Aupperlee
Allegheny County Council’s staff began investigating potential email snooping months before its members asked for a separate computer server to increase security, emails turned over to the Tribune-Review show. Council’s solicitor, Jack Cambest, took the Trib to court to block …

Home sellers are able to remain mum about violent crimes committed there
Squirrel Hill Tunnel workers cope with speeders, exhaust fumes
North Shore concert-goers cleaned up their act, Pittsburgh leaders say
West Allegheny School District scraps landfill tax over legal questions

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Westmoreland

Murrysville man draws on experiences in starting SAT prep academy

By Greg Reinbold

After searching the Pittsburgh area for courses to help his son, Jay, prepare for the SATs and failing to find a program that met his standards, Jesse Lee started his …

Construction of $500M power plant in South Huntingdon stalled
Security tightened at Fayette courthouse; Westmoreland says its procedures are sufficient
Geyer helps revive Scottdale theater that bears family name
Arnold Palmer terminal closed briefly because of suspicious package
Generations of Steelers fans flock to practice on Unity campus

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Business

Observers mixed on grid backup amid carbon rules, natural gas uncertainty

By David Conti

If the electrical grid that powers the United States encounters a supply problem, the easiest solution takes five years. That’s the minimum time it takes to build a large, natural …

Construction of $500M power plant in South Huntingdon stalled
Not all pleased about jobs
Look out for auto insurance discounts
Groups stand against ‘sub-minimum’ wage for workers with disabilities
Pork anxiety looms over trade talks

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Arts & Entertainment

Built to last: Owning a historic home carries a burden

By John Conti

In 1778, while Fort Pitt was still in use and the Revolutionary War was still under way, a settler named David Stephenson carved out a small piece of forest for …

Review: New Music Ensemble presents 23 short pieces
Wood Street Galleries’ interactive ‘Miracles’ exhibit asks tough questions
Kids, and adults, get a kick out of dinosaur show
43rd Fort Armstrong Folk Festival continues to honor history, heritage

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Lifestyles

An ’80s survivor: Scrunchies come back in style

By JoAnne Klimovich Harrop

The scrunchie is not a new hair accessory. But it sports a new look. “The scrunchie has gotten a lot more decorative recently,” says Holly Carter, beauty director for People …

Pittsburgh Zoo welcomes 1,500 to its Summer Safari
New Pittsburgh Courier honors 50 Men of Excellence Awards
Glenn Miller Orchestra draws large crowd to SummerSounds concert in Greensburg
Corn Cookout and Car Cruise offers family fun in Westmoreland
New-to-market Grandma Moses work headlines sale
Road Trip! Destination: Milford, Pike County

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Featured Commentary

The left’s dark money manager

By Michelle Malkin
Philip Gara LaMarche is a secretive political operative who funnels billions of dollars from undisclosed donors to nonprofits and astroturf groups. But you won’t hear unhinged Harry Reid railing about him on the Senate floor. Here’s why: LaMarche is a …