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Beechview woman beaten to death
The Beechview home where police say William Murray beat his girlfriend, Lillainya Rachko, to death with a baseball bat.
Smallest givers sometimes have biggest hearts
Melissa Stanish tries to make Christmas nice for her daughter Anna, but she knows it's far from a storybook setting.
Around Town: Theater's story would make a grand script
I took a trip back in time Sunday night with my family. We're talking figgy pudding, strangers donning strange apparel, Bugs Bunny cartoons and a great old movie in a neighborhood theater.
For nearly 70 years, Miller's store was a fixture in downtown Charleroi's business district.
2010 Allegheny Co. Budget Sees No Property Tax Increase
Allegheny County has a budget for 2010, and it's one that doesn't include a property tax increase.
Glitches try patience of transit users
Computer glitches, broken-down trains and weather-related outages delayed commutes on Port Authority's light rail service five of the past 10 days.
Station closes until North Shore Connector project finished
Another piece of Port Authority history ended with a squeal of rails early this morning, when the last train went through the loop beneath Stanwix Street and left the now-closed Gateway Center T Station.
USX executive of Mt. Lebanon stressed value of education
As an executive with USX Corp., Edward Hutchison rubbed elbows with many of the top executives of Fortune 500 companies.
Grushecky to rock house at street fair
Dormont Borough continues its ongoing Centennial Celebration and hosts its most exciting Street Fair to date.
Schools urged to educate homeless
Struggling to find work and a place of their own, some families bear the additional burden of persuading a school district to educate their children, an attorney for a nonprofit advocacy group said Monday.
Church opens doors for animal blessings
All creatures great and small will be welcomed and blessed tomorrow at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mt.
'Stand-Off Situation' In Mt. Lebo
Police are currently engaged in what Allegheny County 911 describes as a stand-off situation with an armed man in South Hills.
Security logistics take shape for G-20
The emerging G-20 summit security complex became increasingly evident throughout Pittsburgh yesterday, as local, state and federal agencies began preparing bases of operations ahead of next week's potential tumult.
Remains ID'd as Baldwin Borough man last seen in 2005
The skeletal remains in a pickup submerged in Washington County were identified Sunday as the body of a man who disappeared four years ago from Baldwin Borough.
Sheriff's Deputies Seek Help Finding Most Wanted Suspect 3 min ago
Sheriff William P. Mullen and his fugitive squad are asking for the public's assistance in apprehending a "Most Wanted" suspect.
'Armed, Dangerous' Man Escapes Custody In Allegheny Co.
More than a year ago, a man told police he was shot by "Ricky" -- an man who is now one of Allegheny County's most wanted.
Library directors in South Hills brace for deep funding cuts
Local library officials know their funding is being cut. The only question is: How much? The passage of the state budget and the Allegheny Regional Asset District's approval of its revamped funding formula will bring South Hills libraries closer to an answer.
Christian band gains foothold at Canonsburg church venue
The Christian rock band Article One will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 18 at Chartiers Presbyterian Hill Church's outdoor amphitheater, 2230 Washington Road in Canonsburg.
Dermatologist rips drug as murder defense
When it comes to the acne drug Accutane, ignore the label and the news media hype and look at the science, a South Hills dermatologist testified yesterday.
A century to celebrate in Dormont
Proceeds benefit the Dormont Public Library and the Dormont Historical Society. * Dormont DASH Saturday, June 27 8:30 a.m. dormontdash.webs.com , Memorial Drive, Dormont Park * Junior Olympics Saturday, June 27 Noon, KO Track, ages 5-12 * Paint Ball Saturday, June 27, Noon- 8 p.m., ages 10 & up, Beggs Snyder Park * Historical Society Open House ...