'Green' burial idea grows
LYNNPORT — A growing number of environmentalists are trying to go "green" even when it comes to death, planning for home funerals with handmade,...
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh hospital is expected to announce the creation of the region's first public-private umbilical cord blood collection service.
It could be a sourc...
ERIE — Workers at the Erie County Office of Children and Youth were expected to continue picketing today after declaring an impasse in contract negotiations.
About 100 u...
She accuses current, estranged husband
ROSTRAVER. — The ex-wife of 84 Lumber Co. founder Joe Hardy told police that her current but estranged husband has stolen $5 millio...
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium will receive $250,000 from the state for its new Animal Health Center and an exhibit that opened in November, zoo official...
2 former workers are given probation
PITTSBURGH — Two former Mellon Bank employees were sentenced to probation Friday for their roles in destroying thousands of federal t...
Guards shot, killed outside Philadelphia bank Thursday
PHILADELPHIA — A man brought in for questioning was expected to be charged overnight in connection with the robbery...
PITTSBURGH — A woman has sued Kmart for allegedly collecting a 7 percent state sales tax on a nontaxable item: a 12-pack of toilet tissue.
Mary Bach alleges a Kmart depa...
Baker played guard at IUP in 2005-06
INDIANA — A former star basketball player at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine.
La...
Dispute arose over custody questions
CLEVELAND — Police have questioned Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najeh Davenport about his involvement in a domestic dispute invol...
