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'Virtual' gym class appeals to many, OK with state
Gym class has always been a yawn for George Hunt III. A star athlete, he is not.
YMCA plans $1 million addition in Franklin Park
If all goes well, an arcade-style room full of fun, interactive exercise equipment intended for older children will open later this year at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park.
Police say teen stole gas for Hummer, led them on chase
A teen from Moon was injured early today after he crashed his father's Hummer while fleeing from police in the North Hills.
Slow food: Turtle soup is a throwback to an earlier elegant time
At the Springfield Grille in Mercer County, turtle soup is served in classic style -- with a glass of sherry that can be used to flavor the soup.
Wide range of courses to play this summer
This is the second week of the Journal's listing of area golf courses so that players may use it as a quick reference guide to finding their favorite places to play.
Edgewood club that closed abruptly settles with state
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett has reached settlements with four health club businesses in the state that changed hands and left some clients without access to services for which they already had ...
Briefs: Stone Mansion party notes Independence Day
Stone Mansion restaurant , 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Franklin Park, is hosting a "Red, White & Blue Bonanza" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday in its lounge and patio .
Like Pittsburghers on a spring Caribbean cruise, local strawberries have been getting fatter and fatter and redder and redder.
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'On Demand' forces Beaver County fugitive's surrender
A Beaver County man wanted on two bench warrants issued for failure to appear in court on charges of stalking, making false reports to police and harassment for two incidents in Franklin Park surrendered ...
Google Sued over Street View Imaging Program
Written By: Nicholas Katers Published In: Info Tech & Telecom News Publication Date: June 1, 2008 Publisher: The Heartland Institute A Franklin Park, Pennsylvania couple is suing Google, Inc., for violating ...
Backyard gardens likely to flourish as gas, food prices rise
When Susan Richardson decided to grow vegetables, she got friends and family involved in creating a community garden.
Leasing turnpike frowned on, poll finds
A majority of Pennsylvanians oppose Gov. Ed Rendell's plan to lease the turnpike, a recent poll suggests.
Area family survives quake, tells of aftermath
“I'm shaking as I write, thinking, 'This is real life?' ”
Hearing the deafening roar and watching the walls tremble in his apartment, Derek Seipp feared that the 16-story building in Chengdu, China, was crashing down on him and his two young daughters. via Blairsville Dispatch
Rock Garden Society sale tomorrow at Soergel's
The Allegheny chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society will have its annual plant show and sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Soergel's Orchard & Garden Center, Franklin Park. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Man points loaded gun at two men, is arrested
A Selinsgrove man was arrested Friday after pointing a loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic pistol at two Valley men after a road-rage incident, according to state police at Selinsgrove. via Dailyitem.com
3 North Side neighborhoods to get surveillance cameras
“I have cameras on my house, and they work very well.”
Today, Pittsburgh City Council tentatively approved grants to three North Side community groups for the purchase of anti-crime video camera systems, in what Councilwoman Darlene Harris said is a first step ... via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“The fresher you can get them, the better”
Grandma and grandpa always said that the best ear of sweet corn in the world was one freshly picked from the backyard garden and immediately cooked before the sugary kernels had a second to turn to starch. via Pittsburgh Tribune
Franklin Park banker's skills, talents were asset to PNC
“His ability to motivate a team -- combined with a relentless passion to do what was right for the company and our customers -- always led him to exceed our expectations.”
Throughout his career as a banker, Bryan Ridley was respected for his hard work and his ability to motivate his staffs. via Pittsburgh Tribune
Western Pa. teens make pilgrimage to see pope
“He's telling us to stay active in the church and follow our faith”
About 250 Western Pennsylvania teens provided a Pittsburgh flavor this morning in Washington, D.C., where Pope Benedict XVI is celebrating his first Mass in the United States. via Pittsburgh Tribune