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Wexford Starlite Car Cruise Gets Ready To Roll

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:30:54 EDT

Get ready to rev your muscle car or vintage cruiser because the Wexford Starlite Car Cruise is really to roll for the summer.

Choose Wagner ... and other qualified candidates on Tuesday

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:13:40 EDT

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

Locke aims to continue Pirates strong run

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:11:27 EDT

Pittsburgh has been here before. A little more than a quarter of the way through the season, the Pirates sit at 25-18, having won seven of their last nine games heading into Sunday's series finale against the Astros. The last two years, Pittsburgh has started strong only to stumble late in the season and fall short of making the postseason. Clint Hurdle wants to avoid a similar fate this ...

Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings - MiamiHerald.com

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:35:12 EDT

Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 inningsMiamiHerald.comPITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night. Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the ...

Two men arrested in fatal shooting of Knoxville man

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:09:14 EDT

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

One Big Idea for Pittsburgh's next mayor

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:09:13 EDT

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

Castro's hustle helps Astros win in 11 (The SportsXchange)

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:42 EDT

PITTSBURGH -- Jason Castro is the Houston Astros' cleanup hitter but he acted like a leadoff hitter once he got on base in the 11th inning Saturday night.

Leechburg man takes on busy election season

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:59:34 EDT

By Brian C. Rittmeyer, Valley News DispatchA former Leechburg mayor and school board member is committing “political suicide” by seeking election to three offices at the same time, a pollster and ...

Low voter turnout expected

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:59:34 EDT

By Brian C. Rittmeyer, Valley News DispatchRegistered Democrats and Republicans will go to the polls Tuesday to nominate candidates for the Nov. 5 general election. Turnout is expected to be low, ...

True primary contests are rare in region

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:59:34 EDT

By Brian C. Rittmeyer, Valley News DispatchVoters might want to practice typing on their smart phones before going to the polls for Tuesday’s primary election. In many cases, voters will be ...

Tim McGraw's Saturday night concert full of surprises

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:59:34 EDT

By Kellie GormlySurprise formed a major element of Tim McGraw's Saturday night concert at the First Niagara Pavilion, starting with the country star's unexpected entry onto the ...

Alle-Kiski Hall of Fame inducts wide-ranging class

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:59:34 EDT

By Stephen CataneseThe 44th Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame class was inducted Saturday night before an estimated crowd of 225 at the Clarion Hotel in New ...

2Do This Week, May 19-25: Cultural events around Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:32:53 EDT

2Do This Week, May 19-25: Cultural events around PittsburghPittsburgh Post GazetteThe Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Ave., Garfield, kicks off its 2013 Summer Lecture Series at 6 p.m. with illustrated talks by glass artists Dave Walters, DH McNabb and Richard Parrish. Admission is free. Mr, Walters, a rural central Pennsylvania ...

One BIG IDEA for Pittsburgh's next mayor - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:28:35 EDT

One BIG IDEA for Pittsburgh's next mayorPittsburgh Post GazettePittsburgh needs to have its mayor and county executive collaborate to put Pittsburgh in the top 10 cities population-wise, which would happen if Pittsburgh encompassed all of Allegheny County. We would then have about 1.3 million people, placing us as ...

Baldwin High is track mecca for WPIAL athletes

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:09:00 EDT

By Chris Harlan, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewWhen Ed Helbig became Baldwin’s head coach a couple of decades ago, he changed WPIAL track by convincing those around him that “we can do ...

Dateline Pittsburgh for 05/19/13 - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:07:40 EDT

Dateline Pittsburgh for 05/19/13Pittsburgh Post GazettePittsburgh Mercy Health System, part of Catholic Health East and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, announces the three-year appointment of Frank J. Pistella to its board. Mr. Pistella is a public benefits attorney for Neighborhood Legal Services ...

Trail to Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral primary began with a twist - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:06:07 EDT

The RepublicTrail to Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral primary began with a twistPittsburgh Post GazettePittsburgh mayors don't lose elections. That's been the unbroken rule for more than half a century. As Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced his bid for another term in mid-February, his chances of continuing that tradition seemed strong despite energetic ...Trib poll: Peduto pulling ahead in Pittsburgh mayor's raceTribune-ReviewIncumbent-less race lets Pittsburgh hit reset buttonDaily Local NewsIncumbent-less mayoral race lets Pittsburgh hit reset button in effort to find ...The Republicall 11 news articles »...

On eve of first offseason practices, Steelers might be forced to rely on rookies in 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:06:00 EDT

By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIn late December, the Steelers infrequently find themselves out of the playoffs — as they did last season. In mid-May, however, they’re almost always considered ...

HS Buzz: Top-seeded baseball teams move on

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:06:00 EDT

By Tribune-ReviewThe WPIAL baseball committee seems to have all but nailed their postseason seedings. Just one team seeded worse than sixth advanced to Tuesday’s semifinal games. ...

ACC-bound Pitt finds itself without natural football rivals

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:03:01 EDT

By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe ACC offers Pitt many benefits that the Big East lacked. But for its first few years in the new conference — maybe longer — ...

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Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:45 EDT

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Starkey: Robots over umps? Yes, please

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:58:17 EDT

By Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewAngel Hernandez still has a job. That’s the punch line. Hernandez is the umpire who looked at a television monitor that all but screamed “YES!” ...

Riverhounds, Dutch Lions battle to 2-2 draw

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:58:17 EDT

By Tribune-ReviewThe Dayton Dutch Lions rallied from a 2-0 deficit and tied the Riverhounds, 2-2, in USL Pro League play at Highmark Stadium. Jhonny Arteaga and ...

Astros 4, Pirates 2, 11 innings

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:58:17 EDT

By Travis Sawchik, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSo often this season, the Pirates’ bullpen picked up a starting pitcher unable to make it deep into a game. The bullpen posted scoreless innings, ...

Rossi: Late-game moves pay off

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:58:17 EDT

By Rob Rossi, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBrandon Sutter is not alone. Most of the Penguins expect the Ottawa Senators to reach deep in Game 3 of a second-round Stanley Cup playoff ...

Winning numbers for largest Powerball jackpot are ...

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:51:50 EDT

CNN - The winning numbers for the largest multistate Powerball jackpot are: 22, 10,13,14, 52 and the Powerball number is 11. Saturday's jackpot is a record $600 million. It marks the largest in Powerball history, surpassing a $587.6 million jackpot split by winners in Arizona and Missouri in November. The jackpot has a cash value of $376.9 million. The largest lottery jackpot in U.S. ...

Kovacevic: Do Senators have anything left?

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:48:00 EDT

By Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Penguins arrived in Canada’s capital Saturday with a clear purpose and a clearer plan: End this Stanley Cup playoff series with the Senators as ...

Pirates Fall To Astros 4-2 In 11 Innings

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:46:36 EDT

Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday night.

Astros score twice in 11th to even series

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:42:54 EDT

Andrew McCutchen hit two doubles and Brandon Inge had two hits for Pittsburgh, which lost for the second time in nine games.

Astros edge Pirates 4-2 in 11 innings (The Associated Press)

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:26:01 EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday night.

Woman charged with texting while driving after crash kills firefighter

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:23:20 EDT

Police arrest a woman nearly two weeks after a crash took the life of a volunteer firefighter in Lawrence County. She's facing charges for homicide by vehicle and texting while driving.

Astros notch extra-inning win in Pittsburgh - Houston Chronicle (blog)

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:09:38 EDT

Houston Chronicle (blog)Astros notch extra-inning win in PittsburghHouston Chronicle (blog)Pittsburgh loaded the bases in the seventh with two outs, while the Astros used three relievers to make it through the frame. Righthander Jose Cisnero froze the Pirates' Gaby Sanchez with a 93 mph four-seam fastball, jumping off the mound after the ...That's so Astros: Collision, dropped fly ball gives Pittsburgh walkoff victory ...Yahoo! Sports (blog)Houston Astros (11-31) at Pittsburgh Pirates (25-17), 7:05 pm (ET)MiamiHerald.comGrossman enjoying experiencePittsburgh Post GazetteSacramento Bee -The Tribune-Democratall 88 news articles »...

68-year-old Daniel Gallatin killed in the crash May 7th

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:05:07 EDT

A woman is now facing a homicide by vehicle charge after a crash that killed a volunteer firefighter, and investigators say she was texting while ...

Power still searching for first victory at home

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:05:06 EDT

Tampa Bay's Adrian McPherson's seven touchdowns led the Storm to a 62-34 win over the Pittsburgh Power tonight at CONSOL Energy Center in front of 4,625. McPherson was 20-22 for 240 passing and six touchdowns and added 29 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. McPherson's ...

Trib reporter’s Iraq stories win top Pa. press award

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:58:27 EDT

By Tribune-ReviewTribune-Review investigative reporter Carl Prine received a Best of Show award on Friday from the Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors for “Rules of engagement,” his ...

Foundations a lifeline for schools, students

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:58:27 EDT

By Rick Wills, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSeneca Valley High School senior Robert Kunkle wanted to make a battery fueled by bacteria — a far-fetched project more typical for a university lab ...

Preakness notebook: Napravnik settles for 3rd on Mylute

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:58:27 EDT

By The Associated Press, The Associated PressBALTIMORE — Rosie Napravnik had to settle for a third-place finish in her first Preakness ride. Napravnik won her first career race at Pimlico Race ...

Power run into Perfect storm

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:58:27 EDT

By Chris Adamski, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewAfter throwing six touchdown passes in leading the Power to a season-high point total and upset road victory last week, Steven Sheffield appeared to be ...

2 Charged In Fatal Knoxville Shooting

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:50:44 EDT

Police have arrested two suspects in the shooting death of a Knoxville man.

Two men arrested for slaying of Knoxville man

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:42:56 EDT

Shields, Fooks and Griffin were inside a Knoxville home shortly before 4:30 a.m. Friday, and Griffin wanted to buy heroin, according to a police complaint. Shields and Fooks drew guns, and Shields took some money from Griffin, police ...

Hounds play to a draw against Dayton

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:41:44 EDT

The Riverhounds jumped ahead with goals from Jhonny Arteaga and Jose Angulo, but the Dutch Lions battled back to score two goals in the final twenty-five minutes from Gibson Bardsley and Tjeerd Westdijk.

Misconceptions displayed in column

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:09:16 EDT

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.

College baseball roundup: Seton Hill 1 win away from World Series

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:55 EDT

By Tribune-ReviewSeton Hill took advantage of an NCAA Division II-record 12 hit batsmen, including a D-II record five in one inning, and trounced top-seeded Millersville, 12-2, ...

Shady Side Academy tennis falls short in PIAA title bid

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:55 EDT

By Keith Barnes, McKeesport Daily NewsHERSHEY — When Shady Side Academy defeated North Allegheny to win the WPIAL Class AAA boys tennis singles title, it needed three come-from-behind three-set victories ...

Gulf Tower ‘turns’ red over Pens goals

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:55 EDT

By Rob Rossi, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPittsburgh will be a red-light district when the Penguins score during the remainder of their Stanley Cup playoff run. The Gulf Tower’s roof, illuminated by ...

Sacre bleu! French in uproar over plan for courses in English

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:55 EDT

By The Washington PostPARIS — There was a time, not so long ago, when anyone with a proper education spoke French. Even today the country cares so much ...

Biertempfel: Pirates lefty Locke settles into rotation

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:55 EDT

By Rob Biertempfel, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewAt the start of the season, Jeff Locke almost seemed like an afterthought in the starting rotation. Locke won the No. 5 spot in spring ...

Pirates starters Locke, Wandy enjoying good fortune

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:55 EDT

By David GolebiewskiAfter a turbulent April, Pirates starting pitchers have the third-lowest ERA in the majors during May and boast an overall ERA (3.90) slightly under the ...

Trout in the Classroom program reels in students

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:55 EDT

By Bob Frye, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThis past week, on a day marked by occasional spitting rain and overcast skies, nearly four dozen Butler Junior High School students traveled to Thorn ...

Thousands bid for bargains, for hidden treasures at Butler auction house

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:19 EDT

By Rick Wills, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewJim Tarbert has been a regular at the Auction Barn of Cranberry ever since he bought a dining room table, four chairs and a China ...