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The president and …

The president and vice president were in North Fayette today to announce new federal job training and apprenticeship grant programs.
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Buckle up, baby!

Mayor Bill Peduto, …

Mayor Bill Peduto, a longtime hockey fan himself, says the excitement the NHL playoffs brings to town generates plenty of revenue, too.
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Liriano loses his third

Joey Votto launched …

Joey Votto launched a two-run homer off Francisco Liriano Wednesday, a key hit in the Reds’ 4-0 victory in the rubber game of a three-game series.
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FR classes begin

A week after …

A week after more than 20 people were slashed in a knife attack at Franklin Regional Senior High School, students returned to class.
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Charge dropped

Prosecutors will withdraw …

Prosecutors will withdraw a disorderly conduct charge against a South Fayette student who recorded bullies harassing him.
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UPMC to city: Try to tax our subsidiaries

By Adam Brandolph 4:52 p.m.
The city of Pittsburgh can’t challenge UPMC’s tax-exempt status, but it can go after taxes from the healthcare …

Peduto says Penguins playoff series will be economic boon 3:23 p.m.

Authorities close drink tax delinquent Pitcairn bar 3:03 p.m.

Obama hopes to replicate CCAC job training efforts across U.S. 4:47 p.m.

Beaver Co. man indicted on federal sex crime 3:03 p.m.

New Castle man indicted on federal child porn charge 2:54 p.m.

Men charged in Washington Co. girl’s slaying to stand trial 4:37 p.m.

Cueto gets best of Bucs, as Reds take series

By Travis Sawchik 5:45 p.m.

CINCINNATI — Francisco Liriano was the ultimate lefty silencer last season. He allowed just two …

WPIAL grants Steel Valley basketball player 5th year of eligibility 2:06 p.m.

Blue Jackets confident as they wade into postseason 2:48 p.m.

Penguins’ Malkin expects to play in Game 1 2:50 p.m.

Pitt wraps up spring football practice with closeness, competition

Confident Hayden taps potential with IUP lacrosse team

Penn-Trafford hurler Smith among area’s best

Jailed Hribal ‘fine,’ but family ‘terrible’ as answers in stabbing sought

By Renatta Signorini and Rich Cholodofsky

A week ago, Alex Hribal’s name became a national headline when he was charged with …

UPMC to city: Try to tax our subsidiaries 4:52 p.m.

South Fayette parents express dissatisfaction with handling of bullying

Mon Valley communities plan cleanup day activities

For undercover officer who tried to nab Lawrence County flasher, work can be ‘drag’

So Many Questions: Dr. Steven Farber details struggle with addictions in ‘As Sick as Our Secrets’

Students visit Franklin Regional days after mass stabbing

Several Duquesne homes damaged in fire

Penn-Trafford hurler Smith among area’s best

A-K Valley students offer Franklin Regional ‘strong’ support

Obama hopes to replicate CCAC job training efforts across U.S.

By Mike Wereschagin 4:47 p.m.

The Community College of Allegheny County is “an outstanding model of the kind of job creation” that President Barack Obama said he wants to replicate across the country. Obama and …

UPMC to city: Try to tax our subsidiaries 4:52 p.m.
Authorities plan to withdraw charge against bullied South Fayette student 5:49 p.m.
Wilmerding man going to prison for shootout with police
Peduto says Penguins playoff series will be economic boon 3:23 p.m.

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Community turns out for Franklin Regional students’ return to class

By Renatta Signorini 5:20 p.m.

Students returning to Franklin Regional High School on Wednesday morning saw support in the form of yard signs and encouragement from parishioners of a nearby church. About 30 members of …

Students visit Franklin Regional days after mass stabbing
Jailed Hribal ‘fine,’ but family ‘terrible’ as answers in stabbing sought
Police: Volunteer firefighter admits to setting fires 4:57 p.m.
Judge rules Delmont man was not aggressor in assault outside Wal-Mart
Vandalizing locks at Washington Township judge’s office could land man in prison

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Programs help to nudge unemployment among veterans downward

By Chris Fleisher

The two months that Mark Corbin spent searching for a job were as stressful as his time in Iraq and Afghanistan. Corbin was retiring after more than seven years in …

PNC posts 7 percent rise in 1Q profit 5:47 p.m.
Heinz offers Pittsburgh workers a buyout if they are unhappy
College students find their ‘path’
CMU taps Google VP as new dean of school of computer science
Carmike Cinemas at Galleria to reopen April 25

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Schenley Park festival welcomes spring with age-old tradition

By Rachel Weaver

As spring prepares to bring color back to a long-gray Pittsburgh landscape, an upcoming festival will let revelers immerse themselves in the season’s signature hues. The Festival of Colors, an …

So Many Questions: Dr. Steven Farber details struggle with addictions in ‘As Sick as Our Secrets’
Carnegie International’s success keeps it as one of Pittsburgh’s art gems
Quantum Theatre keeps its production of ‘Pantagleize’ moving, funny
Robinson bakehouse invests time, love in artisan products

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Healthy Eating: A light, airy fruit pudding from America’s past

By The Associated Press

Snow pudding is a great old American recipe that dates back to pioneer days, back when resourceful home cooks hankering for a treat had to rely on whatever they had …

Easter traditions bring a welcome blast of spring, nostalgia, sweets
Everything you always wanted to know about Easter hams
You survived Tax Day: Go ahead, you deserve to celebrate
Dinner in Minutes: Souvlaki (Lamb Kabobs) with Lentils and Rice Pilaf

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By Pat Buchanan
On our TV talk shows and op-ed pages and in our think tanks, there is rising alarm over events abroad. And President Obama is widely blamed for the perceived decline in worldwide respect for the United States. Yet, still, one …