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“It's important to know how to protect yourself.”

Mackenzie Bluedorn is 14 and slender, with thick, curly hair and horn-rimmed glasses with black polka dots on blue trim. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“In the U.S. right now there are 213 post conviction DNA exonerations and in more than three quarters of those cases eyewitness failure appears to have been a significant contributing factor to that wrongful conviction.”

Michael Disimo spent two months in jail after he was accused of bank robbery. On September 30th, 2005 a man walked into a National City Bank in Bethel Park and robbed a teller. via WPXI

“When you read about the Pittsburgh Public Schools spending $15,000 per pupil, and then read their proficiency rates are far below the state average, people are left scratching their heads: 'How can we change this?' ”

Nearly 17 percent of Milwaukee's 113,205 public school students can choose to attend any private school for free. via Pittsburgh Tribune

Pittsburgh Business Times - by Kris B. Mamula Joe Wojcik Therapeutic Solutions President Connie Hoeke, left, and Director Mark Hankin, a pediatric therapist hired as part of a transition at the company that cut ... via Pittsburgh Business Times

Philomena Elementary School , St. Gabriel Elementary School , St. Francis Academy and finally Mount Mercy College, now Carlow University for 2-years! Share Your Photos Send your photos to webteam@kdka.com ... via Kdka.com

“I don't know why anyone would expect Pennsylvania to do a whole lot better than the nation”

The Pittsburgh region's economy created just 900 net jobs in 2007, according to preliminary state figures issued today -- an indication that the local economic slowdown mirrors the national economy, experts ... via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“Over time, I think we'll recognize this was part of a longer-term plan”

A little-used garage operated by Port Authority is starting to fill up now that a free lot next to it has been closed. via Leader-Times

“We had a good life. After I got discharged, I went to work for Montgomery Wards in New Kensington making $27.50 a week”

Memories of the bloodbath at Omaha Beach still haunt Tulio B. Leonardi. "We didn't realize what we were getting into. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“It is an honor to pay tribute to these men, who gave so much to their commonwealth and country”

Four decorated Pennsylvania veterans were inducted today into the Southwestern Veterans Center Hall of Fame. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Route to role as CEO takes twists, including private equity buy-in Pittsburgh Business Times - by Patty Tascarella Joe Wojcik Chris Cynkar, who heads private equity group Swisshelm Park Investors, last August ... via Bizjournals

Washington Road in the heart of Mt. Lebanon's business district was closed to traffic late this afternoon by a fire. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A home improvement contractor from the South Hills is wanted in connection with a roofing scam in Washington County. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“She has the experience and the personality to make the necessary changes effectively and efficiently.”

Kate Barkman chose a career in law so she could serve the public. After a stint as a public defender and building a track record in labor law, Barkman will tackle a first in service starting Monday as director ... via PittsburghLIVE.com

“I'm terribly sorry that this happened. I'm terribly sorry for the families”

A Lawrenceville man pleaded guilty this morning to 23 charges stemming from a crash in which he hit and killed a North Catholic High School junior as she walked on a sidewalk. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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