Pittsburgh News

Private employers should consider following the lead of the cities of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and "ban the box" that often prevents the hiring of felons, U.S. Attorney David Hickton said today in a speech to a gathering of corrections officials.

A nationwide arts convention is going to be drawing up to 1,000 people to Pittsburgh next month.

A former Pittsburgh police officer from Brookline was convicted this week of dealing drugs, but cleared of promoting prostitution.

WorkAble will be holding a career fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 21, at the South Hills Interfaith Ministry offices in Bethel Park.

Although Pennsylvania continues to lead the nation in structurally deficient bridges, the number of state-maintained bridges in that category has fallen from 5,600 in August 2010 to fewer than 4,500 in the most recent count.

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent HARRISBURG - A new political nonprofit claims to be holding Gov.

Horror Realm presents a special screening of the 1978 horror film "Martin", written and directed by George Romero.

The Great Public Schools of Pittsburgh, a coalition of community groups and unions, will hold a bus tour on Sunday at 3p.m. to raise awareness of the negative impact of school closings on communities.

Pittsburgh needs a strong, steady hand -- someone to take charge and put an end to the friction, chaos and missed opportunity.

Rayshon Shields, 21, and Khamal Fooks, 18, were arrested Friday night and charged with the shooting of 54-year-old Roger Griffin.

The Post-Gazette asked people from various walks of life to offer the next mayor of Pittsburgh one big suggestion... Congratulations, Mr.

I read the Dave Molter column, “Global warming and other dirty lies,” in Wednesday's edition of the Observer-Reporter. I find it interesting that Molter can post no scientific proof proving his point.

This combination of three file photos shows, left, then state Auditor General Jack Wagner in Philadelphia on Friday, May 7, 2010.

Linda McKenna Boxx, president of the Allegheny Trail Alliance, said contractors are still on site completing a few tasks, but the route that crosses Sandcastle Waterpark and the neighboring Keystone Metals scrap yard is safe for cyclists.

WorkAble will be holding a career fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 21, at the South Hills Interfaith Ministry offices in Bethel Park.

Oliver Borough. A young woman approaches and hands him $10 - five for her, five for her friend.

Each restaurant is still relatively new and has attracted a loyal following for such specialties as mixed drinks and Japanese eats.

Police were called to a home on Zara Street about 4:30 a.m. for the report of a home invasion and shooting.

He knew he could direct a decent show. But he had nowhere to perform - no theater, no black box.

Ten individuals have been named winners of a contest sponsored by Macy's and the Post-Gazette to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Kaufmann's clock.