GAO uncovers fraud in disabled vets program
WASHINGTON -- A Carnegie construction company fraudulently received $39.4 million in federal funds meant for firms owned and operated by disabled veterans, according to a government audit. (Today)
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Four-year-old Gabriella Borella, of Cuddy, enjoys the view from her father Rich's shoulders at PPG Plaza during Light Up Night.
And a child shall lead them at Light Up Night
To really appreciate the tradition of Light Up Night and the transformation it brings to Downtown Pittsburgh, you need the perspective of a veteran participant. (Today)
Enjoying the view
Santa on skates
Santa at the Point
Peyton and Lauren Travland
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About 50 students and representatives from the area's universities attended a hearing by Pittsburgh City Council on the city's proposed tuition tax. In the foreground is Philadelphia attorney Joseph C. Bright, who has been hired by the city to help defend the tax.
Legislator, students pan plan for tuition tax
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's proposed 1 percent tuition tax came under attack in Harrisburg yesterday, even as students panned it at a City Council meeting. (Today)
Students attend hearing
Save-A-Lot back in picture for Hill District grocery site
City officials are resetting their sights on a once-spurned St. Louis-based grocery chain now that Kuhn's Market has dropped plans for a Hill District store. (Today)
Andrew Rush/Post-Gazette
From left, Kalan Lynn, Kate Rusk and Devin Rivers search for evidence in the remains of a controlled house fire in Cecil. They and other Mercyhurst College students participated in a mock fire scene investigation Thursday, complete with planted evidence and pig remains.
Clues in the ashes may help arson investigators
What could have been misconstrued as an overzealous pig roast actually did involve dead pigs -- along with a house fire, 10 students in white work suits and a $300,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice. (Today)
From left, Kalan Lynn, Kate Rusk and Devin Rivers
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