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‘We did it!’ Peduto tells city, as he defeats Wagner 

By Mike Wereschagin 12:28 a.m.
In a repudiation of Pittsburgh’s embattled mayor, Democratic voters chose to replace Luke Ravenstahl with his chief foe, Bill Peduto. The councilman from Point Breeze fought off Ravenstahl’s attack ads, political veteran Jack Wagner’s late challenge and entrenched opposition from local politicians including City Council’s president, to win the four-way …

Cozza, Tranquilli win nods for judge

By David Conti 12:28 a.m.
Allegheny County voters trimmed the field of 13 candidates for Common Pleas judge to as many as six who will battle for four seats on the bench in November. With 98 percent …

Gilman, 2 City Council incumbents get nod

By Andrew Conte
Dan Gilman won the Democratic nomination for the only open Pittsburgh City Council seat on Tuesday, taking 59 percent of the vote with all precincts reporting, on a night that favored incumbents. …

Allegheny

‘We did it!’ Peduto tells city, as he defeats Wagner 

By Mike Wereschagin 12:28 a.m.
In a repudiation of Pittsburgh’s embattled mayor, Democratic voters chose to replace Luke Ravenstahl with his chief foe, Bill Peduto. The councilman from Point Breeze fought off Ravenstahl’s attack ads, …

Westmoreland

Bilik DeFazio leads race on both ballots

By Rich Cholodofsky 1:24 a.m.
Republican Meagan Bilik DeFazio appears poised to become Westmoreland County’s next judge. Bilik DeFazio, 38, of North Huntingdon was close to securing both the Democratic …

Fayette

Connellsville prepares for worst-case scenario

By Mary Pickels 12:01 a.m.
Connellsville Area schools on Tuesday joined a growing list of districts participating in a Texas-based critical incident response training program, while law enforcement officials have mixed responses to the idea. …

Armstrong

Voters have plethora of hopefuls to pick from

By Brigid Beatty
Democrats and Republicans are going to the polls for the primary to nominate candidates to stand in November for state, county and municipal offices. County Election Bureau Director Wendy Buzard said she expects this year’s voter primary turnout to be …

Beaver

Air national guardsman put his life on the line

By Christina Gallagher
The gunfire was inescapable. Nearly 10 Afghan terrorists fired machine guns and launched rocket grenades designed to kill. Tech. Sgt. Mike Sears was trapped in an open, dusty field with …

Butler

Saxonburg mayoral result for Democratic nomination up in the air

By Jodi Weigand 1:25 a.m.
Although incumbent Saxonburg Mayor Jody Pflueger ran unopposed on the Democratic ballot in Tuesday’s election, it’s unclear if she won the nomination. According to unofficial results, Pflueger is the apparent …

Indiana

Prosecutors: Smothering killed Indiana County tot

By Mary Pickels
An Indiana County toddler’s death was caused when his stepfather placed his hand over the child’s mouth and nose, suffocating him, prosecutors said on Monday. Malachi Patterson, 22 months, was removed from life support on Sunday in Children’s Hospital of …

Somerset

Route 219 south project clears hurdle

By Joe Napsha
Work could begin this summer on grading a path through southern Somerset County for a four-lane Route 219 between Somerset and Meyersdale now that federal environmental regulators are not going to insist on a more extensive review of the environmental …

Washington

Lucas, Costanzo lead ballot in Washington County

By Stacy Wolford 1:35 a.m.
It appears two well-known names will join the Washington County Court of Common Pleas next year. With 100 percent of 184 precincts reporting, Mike Lucas won the Democratic nomination, while …

Education

Mt. Lebanon School District to charge for sports, extracurriculars

By Matthew Santoni
The Mt. Lebanon School Board passed an $83.16 million budget on Monday night, instituting fees ranging from $5 to $40 per year for students participating in sports and extracurricular activities. Mt. Lebanon joins its neighbors in Bethel Park and Upper …

Pennsylvania

Food haulers targeted  by police, ag inspectors

By Aaron Aupperlee
Ice from frozen chicken melted onto fresh broccoli inside one truck. Chemicals sat above and near food on another. Uncovered doughnuts sat on the floor of a third truck. Pennsylvania State Police troopers and Department of Agriculture inspectors teamed up …

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Tuesday - May 21, 2013

Daily images from around the region by Trib Total Media staff photographers. …

Luis Fábregas

Luis Fábregas
Pittsburgh-area woman made similar decision long before Jolie
Rachel Golden believed it would be only a matter of time before doctors found cancer in her breasts. Not only did her two grandmothers have …

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Salena Zito

Salena Zito
Minority Leader Pelosi’s priority: Recapturing House for Democrats
WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi says she cares more about enabling Democrats to regain control of the U.S. House than becoming speaker again. “It’s not about …

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Eric Heyl

Eric Heyl
Primary colors end with checkered flag 12:01 a.m.
Pittsburgh’s de facto mayor’s race contained enough serpentine curves to render even the hardiest NASCAR driver queasy. The checkered flag finally came down Tuesday on …

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Nafari Vanaski

Nafari Vanaski
Mall play gym gives children — and parents — a taste of life in the ‘jungle’
There is no better place than a suburban shopping mall to measure the grittiness of your child, or to compare your kid to others to …

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Obituaries

Restaurant president driven by love of children …

By Craig Smith 12:01 a.m.
Alice Honda’s career path in the restaurant business began at …