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  1. Strip District: Sen. John Heinz History Center Annual Holiday Book FairRead the original story

    1 hr ago | WPXI

    ... a chance to purchase signed copies of books and mingle with dozens of local authors. Book topics range from Pittsburgh sports and regional history to children's stories, travel and personal improvement. The book fair is free and open to the public. ...

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    Related Topix: Heinz H J, Food

  2. Pittsburgh Mayor Ravenstahl, Wife SeparateRead the original story

    1 hr ago | WPXI

    Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and his wife, Erin, have announced they have separated.

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  3. Residents Join Together To Save Local Schools From ClosingRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | WPXI

    People met on Monday night in East Liberty in an effort to save a number of Pittsburgh Public Schools from closing.

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  4. Work To Remove Romare Bearden Mural From Downtown Pittsburgh Under WayRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | WPXI

    Work to carefully remove the Romare Bearden mural from the Gateway Station in Downtown Pittsburgh is under way.

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  5. Brazil's President Urges West To Work With IranRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Kdka.com

    Share + Nov 24, 2009 2:28 am US/Eastern ALAN CLENDENNING, Associated Press Writer BRASILIA, Brazil Iran's leader got a welcoming bear hug from the Brazilian president, who urged Western nations to drop threats of punishment over the Iranian nuclear program and instead negotiate a fair solution.

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    Related Topix: World News, Goias, Brazil, Brasilia, Brazil, Brazil, US Politics, US News, Eliot Engel, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  6. Today In History November 24, 2009Read the original story

    2 hrs ago | Kdka.com

    Today is Tuesday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2009. There are 37 days left in the year.

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    Related Topix: Entertainment, Drama, Television, Tennessee, Comedy, Offbeat

  7. Community Speaks Out On Potential School ClosuresRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Kdka.com

    Share + Nov 24, 2009 12:38 am US/Eastern OAKLAND Two Pittsburgh Public School Board members called their own meeting in protest of a plan to close 15 buildings.

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    Related Topix: Kids, Family

  8. Erin Ravenstahl stands with Luke Ravenstahl as he thanks his supporters on Election Day.Read the original story

    2 hrs ago | Kdka.com

    ... person so sharing this very personal matter publicly is very difficult for me, but I understand this is something Pittsburgh should know. I will always be Luke's friend and continue to share with him our love of our son Cooper." 1 comment

  9. Group buys Penn Brewery, will restart production, restaurantRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

    ... from Birchmere Capital, the Marshall-based equity fund that acquired Penn Brewery from Pastorius in 2003. Pittsburgh's Urban Redevelopment Authority approved a $300,000 loan to Pastorius on Friday for the repurchase, and he once again is the ...

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    Related Topix: Beer, Drink, Beer, Wilkes-Barre, PA

  10. Funds needed to move $15M mural to new siteRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Tribune

    ... seeking money so it can remain a piece of public art. Romare Bearden's 60-by-13-foot glazed tile mural, titled "Pittsburgh Recollections," is being moved so the T station can be demolished and replaced with one further north under Stanwix Street, as ...

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  11. Chester Police Court for 11-24Read the original story

    3 hrs ago | The Review

    ... Cumberland - reckless operation, fined $100 plus $72 in court costs. Michael Missonak, 19, of Pierina Drive in Pittsburgh, Pa. - speeding, fined $100 plus $72 in court costs. Kaci Nicoles, 18, of Northgate Manor Road in New Cumberland - speeding, ...

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    Related Topix: Chester, WV, Newell, WV, New Cumberland, WV

  12. BriefsRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | GoErie

    Police say a Pittsburgh-area man told them he kicked a puppy to death because he was upset that the animal wouldn't behave before the start of Sunday's broadcast of the Pittsburgh Steelers game.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Pittsburgh Steelers

  13. Pittsburgher's life has had many facetsRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Catholic

    When describing Peggy Bullard some may not find it an easy task. Mother, pastoral musician, choir director, University of Pittsburgh alum, volunteer, borough judge of elections, former federal emergency management employee, avid reader, voice teacher ... the list goes on.

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    Related Topix: University of Pittsburgh, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Bonnie

  14. Pittsburgh's mayor, wife separatingRead the original story w/Photo

    5 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Three weeks after sweeping to re-election and claiming a four-year term as mayor of Pittsburgh, Luke Ravenstahl acknowledged that he and his wife Erin have separated.

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  15. Measure seeks tax-exempt feesRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    ... nonprofit institutions and their obligations to cities and towns -- an issue that has been stoked to a boil by Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's proposed 1 percent tuition tax. It comes days after state Rep. Paul Costa, D-Wilkins, a Point Park ...

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    Related Topix: Non-Profit, Point Park University, Park University, University of Pittsburgh

  16. City Council casts libraries a lifelineRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    When she heard that the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh had voted to close her branch library, Anna Loney became a grass-roots activist.

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    Related Topix: Libraries, Mount Washington (Pittsburgh, PA)

  17. Natrona steel plant, contractor cited for pollutionRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Allegheny Ludlum Corp. and its contractor, Harsco Corp., will pay a civil penalty of $184,900 for violating air pollution regulations at the steelmaker's plant in Natrona since August 2007, according to a proposed consent order filed yesterday in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh.

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    Related Topix: Steel, Mining, Harsco Corporation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Law, Law, Allegheny County, PA

  18. City residents urged to watch school boardRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Pittsburgh school board member Mark Brentley Sr. last night urged a coordinated effort to ensure that residents with concerns about the Pittsburgh Public Schools have their voices heard.

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    Related Topix: Schenley, PA, African-American

  19. Obituary: Robert Henzler / Worked for the Pittsburgh Police Bureau for 32 yearsRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    ... and to the police department. He stressed the rules and regulations." Mr. Henzler, who spent 32 years with the Pittsburgh Police Bureau and retired at the rank of commander in 1988, died from chronic heart disease Saturday at the Wexford House ...

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    Related Topix: Obituaries

  20. Founder leads group to buy back breweryRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    ... and 412-263-1930. "Money Q&A" and "Company Town" are featured exclusively at PG+ , a members-only web site of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our introduction to PG+ gives you all the details.

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    Related Topix: Sewickley, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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