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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.

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

When Charles Lofstream heard last year that the final section of trail needed to complete the Great Allegheny Passage would be finished this year, he was so overjoyed that he bought himself a new bike, a sweet Cannondale Synapse made of carbon steel, to celebrate.

Pittsburghers have been saying that for 100 years. On Friday morning, Macy's department store in Downtown Pitsburgh will celebrate the clock's centennial.

Whether it's in urban living, where three-quarters of the residents are relative newcomers, or light-rail transit usage, which saw an increase last year thanks to the new North Shore Connector, or reports of yet another hotel in the works, Downtown's... Whether it's in urban living, where three-quarters of the residents are relative newcomers, or ... (more)

Companies usually allow employees to leave their money in the plans even after they leave the company, although non-employees are not allowed to make contributions.

Cyril H. Wecht, M.D. and J.D. , was appointed as both a member of the board of governors, and as professor of pathology, forensic medicine, healthcare management, and health law in the recently established American University of Sovereign Nations School of Medicine in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The financially troubled August Wilson Center for African American Culture laid off about half its staff on Friday and is searching for a way to continue operating.

May 10--Joey Fatone returns to Pittsburgh CLO to help open the 2013 season in the classic musical "42nd Street." The former 'N Sync band member played Franz Liebkind in the 2010 production of "The Producers" and now plays the role of a producer of a Broadway-bound musical.

Here's a recent history of the seat, which represents the Hill District, Downtown, the Strip District and parts of the North Side.

A bouquet of flowers was delivered to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett's office in downtown Pittsburgh today -- but this gift wasn't accepted with open arms.

There is something about Pittsburgh roots that run deep and through them flow a pride that can rival any city or region in the world.

The Trust Cabaret Series will return for a second season with another lineup of five nationally and internationally known performers.

The two leading Democratic candidates for Pittsburgh mayor continued sniping at each other on Monday during a forum at the Channel 11 News studio.

Travelers flying into Pittsburgh can see the dirty brown blanket that is the region's air quality problem, even if those who live under it cannot.

Bishop David Zubik will host the 31st Annual Bishop's Dinner for Catholic Charities on Friday, May 10, at the Westin Convention Center Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Dance Council will present six companies in its 2013- 14 season, four making their Pittsburgh debuts.

A New York transit policy group ranks Port Authority of Allegheny County's East, West and South busways among the nation's top bus rapid transit lines.

On Saturday, after a chill had lifted and ushered in a sparkling spring afternoon, Point State Park was bustling with activity.

So I was visiting with an old friend who moved to the Midwest about six years ago but still reads the Post-Gazette online most days.