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Gaming board approves portable seats at Meadows

Aug 28, 2008 7:37 pm

HARRISBURG ??? The state Gaming Control Board has given its OK for The Meadows casino in Washington County to have movable seats at some or all of its slot machines.

Mother accused of trying to suffocate daughter, 9

Aug 28, 2008 7:22 pm

A Washington County woman is being held in jail on charges that she tried to kill her 9-year-old daughter by suffocation, police said

Turnpike's New Stanton Service Plaza to close Wednesday

Aug 28, 2008 6:52 pm

The New Stanton Service Plaza serving westbound traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be closed starting Wednesday, following the busy Labor Day travel weekend, as part of continuing reconstructio...

Suit claims town discriminates against pole-dancing studio

Aug 28, 2008 6:22 pm

A woman filed a federal lawsuit today against Adams Township, Butler County, because it denied her a permit to open what she calls a dance and fitness studio.

Greensburg diocese high schoolers can get college credit

Aug 28, 2008 5:52 pm

Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt today announced a college-in-high-school program linking the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg's two high schools, Greensburg Central and Geibel in Connellsville, with Catholic-...

Body discovered in abandoned Hill District house

Aug 28, 2008 5:22 pm

Police discovered a body in an abandoned Hill District house this morning

Group launches video to promote Turnpike lease plan

Aug 28, 2008 5:22 pm

HARRISBURG -- A conservative watchdog group today is launching an advertising campaign aimed at persuading lawmakers to lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike and disband the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Onorato appoints air quality review board

Aug 28, 2008 3:52 pm

Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato this morning announced his appointees to the Environmental Air Quality Task Force.

State reviews tapes of fights by Shuman inmates

Aug 28, 2008 3:07 pm

State inspectors were at Shuman Juvenile Detention Center yesterday to review security tapes of an incident Monday evening.

Union authorizes Arcelor strike, votes on U.S. Steel pact

Aug 28, 2008 2:52 pm

The United Steelworkers union said more than 14,000 members covered by a contract with ArcelorMittal have authorized a strike against the world's largest steel producer if a new labor agreement cannot...

News for Central Pennsylvania from CentreDaily.com

Felony charges against Nittany Lions dismissed

Dec 5, 2007 9:56 pm

Felony aggravated assault charges against Penn State starting defensive tackle Chris Baker and teammate Navorro Bowman were dismissed in Centre County Court Wednesday, but Centre County Judge Carmine ...

State College cancels Friday classes, activities after threat

Apr 20, 2007 1:45 am

The State College Area School District has canceled classes for Friday after a threatening note was found in the high school North Building, district officials announced Thursday evening. The district...

News for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from Post-Gazette.com

Gaming board approves portable seats at Meadows

Aug 28, 2008 7:30 pm

HARRISBURG ??? The state Gaming Control Board has given its OK for The Meadows casino in Washington County to have movable seats at some or all of its slot machines.

Suit claims town discriminates against pole-dancing studio

Aug 28, 2008 7:22 pm

A woman filed a federal lawsuit today against Adams Township, Butler County, because it denied her a permit to open what she calls a dance and fitness studio.

In surprise breakfast visit, Biden charms Pa. delegates

Aug 28, 2008 7:20 pm

DENVER -- Sen. Joe Biden, who has often referred to himself as Pennsylvania's third senator, claimed the mantle again in a surprise visit to the Pennsylvania delegation breakfast this morning.

Mother accused of trying to suffocate daughter, 9

Aug 28, 2008 7:02 pm

A Washington County woman is being held in jail on charges that she tried to kill her 9-year-old daughter by suffocation, police said

Random acts of kindness: Stranded in Lake Arthur, but not for long

Aug 28, 2008 6:54 pm

On Aug. 19, my friend and I thought that making a trip to Moraine State Park in Butler would be a nice way to spend the day. After a leisurely picnic lunch, we decided to rent a boat....

Turnpike's New Stanton Service Plaza to close Wednesday

Aug 28, 2008 6:32 pm

The New Stanton Service Plaza serving westbound traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be closed starting Wednesday, following the busy Labor Day travel weekend, as part of continuing reconstructio...

Sometimes, one kind word can help a stressed parent

Aug 28, 2008 6:26 pm

Heather Ditillo knows firsthand the stress of being a busy parent of young children. She also has a master's degree in social work and experience teaching adults. ...

Greensburg diocese high schoolers can get college credit

Aug 28, 2008 5:38 pm

Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt today announced a college-in-high-school program linking the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg's two high schools, Greensburg Central and Geibel in Connellsville, with Catholic-...

Body discovered in abandoned Hill District house

Aug 28, 2008 5:14 pm

Police discovered a body in an abandoned Hill District house this morning

Group launches video to promote Turnpike lease plan

Aug 28, 2008 5:08 pm

HARRISBURG -- A conservative watchdog group today is launching an advertising campaign aimed at persuading lawmakers to lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike and disband the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Latest news for Philadelphia Pennsylvania from Philadelphia Business Journal

Tenant announced for Norristown film studio

Aug 27, 2008 8:12 pm

Feverpitch Pictures, producer of “Just Add Water” and “The Speed of Life,” said Wednesday it will be a tenant in a planned film-production studio in Norristown,...

Sovereign Bank worries persist among analysts

Aug 27, 2008 5:55 pm

A banking analyst on Wednesday cut his earnings estimate for Sovereign Bancorp because of a potential loss on a syndicated loan to an energy trading company. (SOV)

Unisys, stung by sign rejection, says move to Phila. could be off

Aug 27, 2008 4:42 pm

Unisys Corp. may not move its headquarters to Philadelphia in the wake of the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment’s ruling Tuesday that it couldn’t put a sign on the 38th and 3...

Unisys back in the competition for TSA contract

Aug 27, 2008 3:20 pm

Unisys Corp. said Tuesday that the Transportation Security Administration has invited it to re-enter the competition for Phase 2 of the Information Technology Infrastructure Program contract. (CSC) (G...

Sales slide, severance sink 2Q at Charming Shoppes

Aug 27, 2008 3:02 pm

Severance payments and a slide in sales put a crimp in Charming Shoppes Inc.’s second quarter, contributing to a net loss of $8.3 million, the company said Wednesday. (CHRS)

Ricoh to buy Ikon Office Solutions for $1.6B

Aug 27, 2008 1:24 pm

Ricoh Co. said Wednesday it has agreed to acquire Ikon Office Solutions Inc., which distributes its copiers and other office equipment in the United States, for $1.62 billion, or $17.25 per share, in ...

Inglis Foundation names new president and CEO

Aug 26, 2008 9:08 pm

Inglis Foundation, a nonprofit serving people with physical disabilities, on Tuesday selected Gavin Kerr to be president and CEO.

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