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As strong an ally as a foe: Remembering Murtha
A strong advocate for Pennsylvania with a vocabulary befitting a Marine, his colleagues in Washington reflect on the legacy and passion of "the protector."
In his district - 'This town will miss Jack Murtha'
Obituary: Powerful Johnstown representative dies at 77
PG slideshow: Rep. John MurthaLegacy.com: Sign a guestbook
PG blog / Early Returns: Reaction from Pennsylvania, White House and more

BE PREPARED
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Gene Conti checks on the generator powering essential appliances in his home in Sheraden. He has been without electricity since Friday night.
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From KDKA: School closings and cancellations
Residents urged to check on elderly neighbors
For some, snow interruption begets productivity
Buffalo, Erie say it's no big deal

Patience wears thin for uncleared streets
"I haven't seen a plow or salt truck in four days. I don't know where they are," a Greenfield man says. City officials have been scrambling to clear secondary roads.
PG slideshow: Storm photos by PG photographers
PG gallery: Post your photos of the storm, aftermath
PG video: Downtown community's snow battles

SPECIAL SECTION | EDUCATION
Getting smarter: Keeping your college dream on track
Our Education Planning Guide tells you how to improve your chance of succeeding in the classroom.
City braces for 6 to 10 more inches today
Most school systems, offices shut down as storm warning threatens to add height to the snow pileup.
Recall of 100,000 Prius cars in U.S. expected
Estimates of the cost to Toyota top $2 billion.
Are you safe on regional carriers?
Price isn't the only critical difference between flagship carriers and regional jets.
A look inside Haiti
Post-Gazette photographer Mike Henninger documents his first days there.
Slideshow: Aftershock
CAT'S CALL
Will he or won't he make Valentine's Day plans?
The uncertainty is causing her great anxiety. Plus, a pricey gift makes you ill.

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