Castle Shannon News

“We do not reach the question of whether Donegal must indemnify parents should there be a verdict against them, as the case has not progressed past the pleading stage; therefore, we will only address the duty to defend”

The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an insurance company could be responsible for paying only $300,000 to the six families who have filed lawsuits against the parents of a convicted killer from Mt. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“We'll be milling down to the original concrete and also widening under the Northern Pike Bridge.”

A Hampton bridge project, resurfacing through the Monroeville business district and the reopening of Coal Hollow Road in Penn Hills top PennDOT's agenda for 2008 in suburban Pittsburgh. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“Many functions of these offices are court-related and some functions have to stay independent.”

Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato appointed two women Friday to fill new posts as part of the voter-approved row office consolidation that he said could save the county almost $1 million. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“I always liked Dan Onorato until this happened. I voted for him. I won't vote for him when he runs for governor.”

Bar owners are taking their frustration to the street to protest Allegheny County's newly passed drink tax. via WPXI

Kahlil Gibran Darden, 25, of Penn Hills was held for court Dec. 3 on charges of possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, driving without insurance, careless driving, and running a stop sign. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“This is about what's best for communities and about what's best for business.”

A state Senate panel this week approved legislation that supporters contend will simplify collection of the earned income tax for businesses, taxpayers and local governments by drastically reducing the number ... via PittsburghLIVE.com

“He's a versatile young fella. And I call him young because he's young in spirit.”

Ever hear the one about Smacky the Clown and his invisible dog? It starts nearly 40 summers ago at a Carrick swimming pool, where Rick Busby -- a Navy veteran, former boxer and local pro wrestler -- was goofing ... via PittsburghLIVE.com

Two people were injured overnight in a violent, head-on collision near Castle Shannon. via Kdka.com

“He Confirmed me when I was in ninth grade. We're thrilled to see him going this far.”

A Catholic Archbishop, who grew up locally, got a big promotion today as he was installed as a Cardinal in Rome. via KDKA

A former Pittsburgh priest who grew up in western Pennsylvania was installed as a Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday. via WPXI

A former Pittsburgh-area priest will be among the 23 bishops installed as cardinals in Rome today. via Pittsburgh Tribune

Justin Reid, 28, of 3843 Willow Ave., Castle Shannon, waived a hearing Nov. 16 on charges of theft, forgery and access device fraud. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“Act 47 is a tool that they're using to beat labor to death”

By 2011, Pittsburgh likely will return to a level of deficit spending that forced it into state receivership nearly four years ago. via North Hills News Record

Post-Gazette Myrtle Avenue Elementary School teacher Carrie Sheariss plays a matching game using picture cards of human emotions with fifth-grader Jacob Fawcett in the school's autistic classroom. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Port Authority of Allegheny County said Monday it will permanently close its South Hills Village park-and-ride lot on Dec. via Bizjournals

“We expect the development will be financed with private funds. At this time, we have no plans to seek public funds”

One of the first transit-oriented residential developments in the Pittsburgh region may be located on a former driving range. via Pittsburgh Tribune

A former Mellon Bank manager was given the lightest possible sentence today, after federal prosecutors charged her for lying to agents investigating a tax document shredding scandal. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“I'm not surprised, because of how long Mr. Futules has been a public servant in the area and because of the large Democratic voter registration advantage in the district”

Democrats strengthened their grip on Allegheny County government Tuesday as Chief Executive Dan Onorato coasted unopposed into a second term and his party picked up a seat on County Council. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Three Allegheny County Council district seats are in play in Tuesday's election. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Investigators say a 16-year-old boy intentionally jumped in front of Port Authority light rail "T" vehicle in Mt. via PittsburghLIVE.com