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updated: Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:30 am

Franklin Park News

Local news for Franklin Park, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

23 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Tribune

'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.

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Related Topix: Hampton Township, PA, Pittsburgh Metro

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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.

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Related Topix: Pittsburgh Metro

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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.

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Related Topix: Mercer County, PA, Brentwood, PA, McMurray, PA, Life, Food, Slow Food

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Pine Creek Journal

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.

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Related Topix: Allegheny County, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Pittsburgh Metro

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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 ...

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Related Topix: Edgewood, PA, Swissvale, PA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

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 .

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Seanor, PA, Beer, Drink

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Strawberries

Like Pittsburghers on a spring Caribbean cruise, local strawberries have been getting fatter and fatter and redder and redder.

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Related Topix: California, PA, Weather, Pittsburgh, PA

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Real Estate People & Places

PEOPLE Contact information Send information to realestate@post-gazette.com or by mail to: Rosa Colucci Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 34 Blvd.

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Related Topix: Fox Chapel, PA, Pennsylvania, Small Business, Personal Finance, Murrysville, PA

Thu Jun 05, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

'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 ...

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Related Topix: Beaver County, PA, Allegheny County, PA, Midland, PA

Tue Jun 03, 2008

The Heartland Institute

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 ...

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Related Topix: Privacy, Pittsburgh Metro, Allegheny County, PA

Sun Jun 01, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

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.

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Related Topix: Wilkinsburg, PA, Warminster, PA, Bucks County, PA, Clinton, PA, Agriculture, Science

Wed May 21, 2008

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Leasing turnpike frowned on, poll finds

A majority of Pennsylvanians oppose Gov. Ed Rendell's plan to lease the turnpike, a recent poll suggests.

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Related Topix: Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, PA, Oklahoma, PA

Wed May 14, 2008

Blairsville Dispatch

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

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Related Topix: Allegheny County, PA, World News, China, Asia,

Tue May 06, 2008

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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

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Related Topix: Energy, Allegheny Energy, Pittsburgh Metro, Acme, PA, Westmoreland County, PA

Sun May 04, 2008

Dailyitem.com

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

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Related Topix: Selinsgrove, PA, Northumberland, PA, Sunbury, PA

Fri May 02, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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

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Related Topix: Pittsburgh Metro, Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County, PA

Wed Apr 30, 2008

Pittsburgh Tribune

My little sweet pea

“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

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Recipes, Publishing, Media, John Wiley and Sons, Life, Food, Pudding

Sat Apr 19, 2008

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

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Related Topix: Financial Services, Pnc Financial Services GroupThe, Banking

Thu Apr 17, 2008

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

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Related Topix: Pittsburgh Metro, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Pope Benedict XVI

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