South Side News

According to the Rev. George Livanos, in his blessing during the grand reopening dedication on Friday at Canonsburg's most well-known business, "Sarris Candies is about putting smiles on children's faces-young and old alike." And that they did.

Pittsburgh's South Side has two faces: During the day, it provides a charming shopping experience, and during the evening, people crowd the streets for a fun night out.

Two children started a couch fire that destroyed an apartment building in the South Side Slopes, a Pittsburgh arson investigator said Wednesday afternoon.

According to Goodwill.org : Goodwill was founded in 1902 in Boston by Rev. Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister and early social innovator.

Gay & Lesbian Community Center . Expanding Dreams: Experimental Photography & Visual Stories by Anna Bender & The Queer Collective , through May 24.

Fire destroys South Side Slopes apartments Former WVU coach Stewart dies of apparent heart attack Pennsylvania House panel considers eliminating school property tax Bethel Park man's story puts Romney's business record in spotlight Study: Pros, cons of endoscopic screenings for colon cancer Joan Orie Melvin claims a political vendetta Killing of ... (more)

Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a five-alarm fire destroyed an apartment building, leaving 17 people homeless but causing no serious injuries.

Erica Clayton Wright , public affairs manager, Kennametal Inc., was appointed to Gov.

Joan Orie Melvin's absence may hamstring Supreme Court cases Removing doctors in settlements can deflect oversight The Fortunate 50: Pay up 12 percent for the top 50 execs For Glen Campbell and others with Alzheimer's, musical memory is often the last to go With the march of Alzheimer's, an early-onset support group falls apart Joan Orie Melvin's ... (more)

Pirates lose as Verlander's no-hit bid ends in ninth Ovens cool at Vincent's Pizza Park after 60 years Pittsburgh vows to get tough on littering Rochester roundabout allows quick drive Local authorities to get first crack at prosecuting Konias Justice Joan Orie Melvin to fight charges House approves defense budget that would retain 911th Fired ... (more)

"We were being as safe of bikers as you can be," Churchward said, adding that all four bikers had their helmets on as well as front and back headlights to increase visibility.

Judge changes scope of lawsuit against Pittsburgh-based Education Management Corporation Indian court clears local S. Fayette teen of murder Time magazine cover heightens 'attachment parenting' debate JPMorgan $2B loss spurs calls to toughen regulation Ex-tabloid chief spills on links to UK's Cameron Speed blamed in Washington County accident that ... (more)

Appeals court overturns South Fayette teen's murder conviction in India Port Authority promises extra subway service this weekend Three killed in Washington County wreck identified One person dies in Liberty Borough fire 50 years later, a bullying accusation snares Romney European Countries Seek Easing of Provision Included in Iranian Oil Embargo ... (more)

CMU to pay $5 million for diocesan property Port Authority aims to improve light rail service for games, events Pennslvania Cyber Charter School chief Trombetta exits Assault charges withdrawn against lawmaker, fiancee FDA panel backs first pill to block HIV infection Coulters Post Office gets a new lease on life Federal officials move Konias to ... (more)

CMU to pay $5 million for diocesan property Port Authority aims to improve light rail service for games, events Pennslvania Cyber Charter School chief Trombetta exits Assault charges withdrawn against lawmaker, fiancee FDA panel backs first pill to block HIV infection Coulters Post Office gets a new lease on life Federal officials move Konias to ... (more)

Everything seems to be happening at once in May, so get ready: The kickoff for Great Outdoors Week is May 9 in Market Square, with a climbing wall, raffles and more just the start of 60 events in more than a week, lasting through May 20, from a medicinal plant walk and bird-watching hike to a bicycling event involving the Over the Bar Caf on the ... (more)

Officials speak out against transit cutbacks Sandusky defense wins ruling on use of subpoenas Romney, Santorum to mend ties Philadelphia's Mayor Nutter joins elected officials here against state budget Orie plans to quit Senate before sentencing "We were fortunate.