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19 min ago | AllAccess.com

Lee Ferraro To Depart WYEP

PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY BROADCASTING Triple A WYEP/PITTSBURGH GM LEE FERRARO will leave the station after 16 years of growth in listenership, membership and community leadership.

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17 hrs ago | O-R Online

Voter ID at center of county lawsuit

Four people, including a man who claims to be a direct descendent of Thomas Jefferson, are suing Washington County election officials in connection with the state's new photo ID law.

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Related Topix: Washington County, PA, Monongahela, PA, East Washington, PA, University of Pittsburgh

Tue May 29, 2012

US News & World Report

3 Lies About Jobs and the Unemployment Rate

Antony Davies is an affiliated senior scholar at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and an associate professor of economics at Duquesne University.

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Related Topix: George Mason University, Opinion

Patch.com

Keystone Oaks Hires New Superintendent

The Keystone Oaks School Board voted unanimously last Thursday evening to hire North Allegheny School District Assistant Superintendent Dr.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., University of Pittsburgh

Mon May 28, 2012

The Times-Tribune

The Talk of the Times with Jeanne Hugenbruch: Dunmore Senior Center fundraiser

Q: Give us a little background on the performers lined up and tell us about the selections they have planned for the concert.

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Related Topix: Marywood University

Sat May 26, 2012

Erie Times News

Anne George, Jeffrey Fromknecht

The parents of Jeffrey David Fromknecht of Erie are pleased to announce his engagement to Anne Elizabeth George of Wellington, Fla.

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Related Topix: Erie, PA, University of Pittsburgh

Fri May 25, 2012

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Keystone Oaks hires North Allegheny administrator as superintendent

The Keystone Oaks School board has named a new superintendent, William P. Stropkaj, who is assistant superintendent for elementary education and curriculum in the North Allegheny School District.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., 9

Business Journal

Duquesne adjuncts group to hold election

The Adjuncts Association, which wants to represent part-time faculty at Duquesne University, will hold an election next month.

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Business Journal

Duquesne adjuncts group to hold election

The United Steelworkers said late Thursday that the union and Duquesne University have agreed to an election for a bargaining unit for McAnulty College and the Graduate School of Liberal Arts part-time faculty there.

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Post-gazette.com

Duquesne U. adjunct faculty to hold unionization vote

Movie review: 'Men in Black 3' pales in comparison to predecessors Movie review: Jack Black's 'Bernie' offers blissful bereavement Tuned In: PBS plans a summer full of new shows Renovated Manor Theater boasts new seats, sign, floor and bar Film Clips: 'Sound of My Voice' intriguing; 'God Bless' a weird black comedy Children's Museum takes kids to ... (more)

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Sun May 20, 2012

University Business

Some Private Colleges Offering Deals for Students

The cost of a college education continues to increase faster than inflation; a phenomenon that's roiling family budgets and spurring calls for action on Capitol Hill.

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Philly.com

Judge rejects calls to resign

So reads the presentment filed by the Allegheny County district attorney, charging state Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin with directing and condoning the use of taxpayer-funded staff to fuel her 2009 campaign for a seat on the court.

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Related Topix: Allegheny County, PA, US News

Sat May 19, 2012

Examiner.com

Duquesne University's summer programs

This summer, Duquesne University in Pittsburgh is offering summer courses, camps, seminars, workshops, and more .

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A sudden halt to stellar career

Bucs foil Verlander's no-hit bid in 6-0 loss to Detroit Ovens cool at Vincent's Pizza Park after 60 years Pittsburgh vows to get tough on littering Rochester roundabout allows quick drive House approves defense budget that would retain 911th Local authorities to get first crack at prosecuting Konias Justice Joan Orie Melvin to fight charges Fired ... (more)

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Related Topix: South Side (Pittsburgh, PA), Pittsburgh, PA

Philly.com

A swift rise and a stunning plummet

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin speaks to reporters outside Pittsburgh Municipal Court after a hearing on charges she illegally used her state-funded staff to perform campaign work.

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Fri May 18, 2012

Patch.com

Small Business Owners Invited to Attend Small Business Works Seminar Monday

Small business owners all over the county-including those in Plum, Oakmont and Verona-are invited to attend the second-annual Small Business Works seminar on Monday, May 21.

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, Verona, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County, PA

The Miami Herald

More private colleges offering tuition discounts

The cost of a college education continues to increase faster than inflation; a phenomenon that's roiling family budgets and spurring calls for action on Capitol Hill.

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Related Topix: Barry University, Saint Thomas University, Florida International University, Miami Gardens, FL, Thomas University

Weirton Daily Times

Madonna High Class of 2012 set to graduate Sunday

The Weirton Madonna High School Class of 2012 will hold commencement ceremonies at 3 p.m. Sunday at St.

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Related Topix: Libraries, University of Pittsburgh, Weirton, WV, West Virginia University

Thu May 17, 2012

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Academic news

Mitchell Stadler, son of Daniel and Michelle Stadler, Chambersburg, and a graduating senior majoring in chemistry at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 16 was to receive a College Chemistry Award at Duquesne University's annual awards dinner.

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Related Topix: University of Pennsylvania, University of Connecticut, Opinion

Westminster College

STEM Departments Hosted 'Girls Can Club'

Westminster College's STEM departments hosted 16 high school girls for a visit May 3 .A The event was coordinated through Westminster's Sustainability in Motion Program .

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Related Topix: New Castle, PA, Biology, Science, Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Lawrence County, PA, University of Maryland College Park

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