A racy Strip District club at which a man died Sunday was threatened with closure by the city of Pittsburgh in August but it was allowed to continue to operate after its politically connected owners approached city officials.
In the face of an economic downturn, the aluminum maker says it needs to eliminate 13 percent of its workforce.
A recession-driven wave of jobless are hitting -- and overwhelming -- the state unemployment offices.
At least 2 million people are expected at Barack Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20.
A businessman in the middle of pay-to-play accusations has political ties to Gov. Ed Rendell and a contract with the state.
Holy Rosary Elementary school was closed yesterday after vandals broke in and stole small electronics.