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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is located in Allegheny County. Zip codes in Pittsburgh, PA include 15231, 15289, and 15279. The median home price in Pittsburgh is $129,900 which is roughly $61/per square foot. More Pittsburgh information.

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1 hr ago | Post-gazette.com

Pittsburgh's U.S. Attorney urges employers to hire ex-offenders

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.

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2 hrs ago | Business Journal

Arts convention to draw 1,000 in Pittsburgh

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

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6 hrs ago | Patch.com

Former Cop From Brookline Found Guilty of Dealing Drugs

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

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Sun May 19, 2013

Examiner.com

Pittsburgh Career Fair - Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

State bridges better, but still need work

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.

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Patch.com

Political Nonprofit Skirting PA Election Law Targeted Four GOP Lawmakers Last November

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

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I-Newswire.com

Horror Realm Presents Charity Screening of George Romero's Martin

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

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WPXI

Bus tour encourages school board to avoid closures

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.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Choose Wagner ... and other qualified candidates on Tuesday

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

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Sat May 18, 2013

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Two men arrested in fatal shooting of Knoxville man

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

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

One Big Idea for Pittsburgh's next mayor

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

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O-R Online

Misconceptions displayed in column

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.

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New Pittsburgh Courier Online

Incumbent-less race lets 'Burgh hit reset button

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

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Fri May 17, 2013

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Great Allegheny Passage bicycle trail to Washington, D.C., opens today

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.

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Patch.com

SHIM, WorkAble Holding South Hills Career Fair Next Week

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.

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Pittsburgh Magazine

DIY Concert Spaces Amping Up

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

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Pittsburgh Magazine

Best Restaurants 2013: Editors' Picks

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

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WPXI

Investigation of fatal home invasion in Knoxville ongoing

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

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Pittsburgh Magazine

State of Play

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

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Local Dispatch: At Kaufmann's clock, time stands still for memorable meetings

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.

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