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More than 36,000 people participate in the Race for the Cure

Bob Donaldson/Post-Gazette

Lisa Deblanc-Smith, an eight-year breast cancer survivor, sings "I Believe I Can Fly" along with the nearly 3,000 other survivors before the start of yesterday's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Schenley Park.

After Connie Close and her family crossed the finish line of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure yesterday in Schenley Park, emotions were as pervasive as the color pink. ... (05/12/2008)

Marathon to resume its run in Pittsburgh next year

It's been a long race, getting past financial problems, trying to change corporate disinterest, rejecting dead ends and moving on toward a finish line, but after a five-year absence, the ... (05/12/2008)

City Neighborhoods

Council members in conflict of interest over legal bills (05/13/2008)
Graffiti artist's attempt to plead guilty hits snag (05/13/2008)
Two-year, $1.2 million renovation of Riverview Park's Chapel Shelter complete (05/13/2008)
South Side's Locker Room Bar & Grille to be auctioned (05/13/2008)
Transit tunnel boring under river resumes (05/13/2008)
Marathon to resume its run in Pittsburgh next year (05/12/2008)
More than 36,000 people participate in the Race for the Cure (05/12/2008)
3 a.m. -- the graveyard shift: It's never dull after midnight at Ritter's (05/12/2008)
Infrastructure task force schedules series of meetings (05/12/2008)
Hill District killing probed (05/12/2008)

East Neighborhoods

Cure for storm runoff to be a work of art (05/10/2008)
Former youth minister guilty of sex assaults (05/10/2008)
Woman guilty of torching future husband's business (05/10/2008)
County staying out of Swissvale battle (05/09/2008)
Umberger's emotions run high (05/09/2008)
14 schools shine at Westmoreland's 'Night of Stars' (05/09/2008)
Irwin doctor charged with fraud to remain in jail (05/09/2008)
Latrobe steel workers to return to work sans contract (05/09/2008)
Autistic teen inspires undergrad to produce award-winning film (05/08/2008)
Memorial park in Rankin to honor toddler (05/08/2008)

North Neighborhoods

Zelienople loses more than just bricks and mortar in blaze (05/12/2008)
Pickup hits Amish buggy, injuring five family members (05/12/2008)
Zelienople soldier kills himself in Afghanistan (05/12/2008)
From troublesome boy to Medal of Honor (05/11/2008)
Living Treasures Animal Park in midst of $300,000 expansion (05/11/2008)
Seneca Valley board rejects proposed tax hike for budget (05/11/2008)
Butler-Freeport Community Trail gets 5.4-acre donation (05/11/2008)
Monroe Street bridge work could start soon (05/11/2008)
Butler city officials receive warning on spending $1.2 million surplus (05/11/2008)
Butler firefighter named chief (05/11/2008)

South Neighborhoods

Chiropractor gets home detention for tax evasion (05/13/2008)
4 more women say oral surgeon molested them (05/10/2008)
1 dies, 2 hurt in Fayette County crash (05/10/2008)
Coal companies fight royalties on exports (05/09/2008)
Whitehall council members to pay $9,000 each to borough (05/09/2008)
Teen held for trial in hammer attack case (05/08/2008)
Forever new: Fourth generation wears christening gown fashioned from ancestor's wedding dress (05/08/2008)
Coke works upgrade permit made public (05/08/2008)
Mothers revere their lost child (05/08/2008)
'Flag Guy' walks to spark patriotism (05/08/2008)

West Neighborhoods

Hilton to build 2 hotels (05/10/2008)
Port Authority operating special service to air show (05/10/2008)
Port Authority shuttle set for Wings Over Pittsburgh (05/09/2008)
Municipal workers save life of colleague (05/08/2008)
South Fayette school board studies options to end elementary crowding (05/08/2008)
Taking it to the limit (05/08/2008)
Streetscape funding awaits Bush's signature (05/08/2008)
Kennywood opens 110th season on a 'dark' note (05/08/2008)
Kennywood Park's alumni invited to return (05/08/2008)
Memories of White Swan Park (05/08/2008)

Washington County

Obituary: Baptiste J. Manzini / Old-school football coach in Mon Valley (05/12/2008)
A boy and his dog (05/11/2008)
Buffalo Township split over government involvement (05/11/2008)
'Flag Guy' walks to spark patriotism (05/11/2008)
National Road Festival kicks off with horse-drawn wagon treks (05/11/2008)
Developer seeks Canonsburg contribution to building costs (05/11/2008)
Canonsburg leaders discuss dangerous structures (05/11/2008)
March 23 blaze rekindles feud between town, firefighters (05/11/2008)
Help sought for injured Katrina volunteer (05/11/2008)
Little Lake Theater marks 60 years (05/11/2008)

Westmoreland County

Obituary: Baptiste J. Manzini / Old-school football coach in Mon Valley (05/12/2008)
Slide shuts Route 30 (05/12/2008)
Funds roll in for science complex at St. Vincent (05/10/2008)
14 schools shine at Westmoreland's 'Night of Stars' (05/09/2008)
Irwin doctor charged with fraud to remain in jail (05/09/2008)
Latrobe steel workers to return to work sans contract (05/09/2008)
Hempfield resident questions school expenses, band trips (05/08/2008)
Excela Health buys Mercy hospital (05/08/2008)
A contest in nature's back yard (05/08/2008)
Plan for Walgreens, Starbucks revised (05/08/2008)

City schools increasingly must teach non-English speakers

Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette

Feng Wang, a kindergartener at John Minadeo Elementary School, has the answer during his English as a Second Language class. Behind him is classmate Ali Al-Shaw.

Karen Mazzotta wasted no time on a recent morning, quizzing a dozen students at Pittsburgh Minadeo PreK-5 in Squirrel Hill about the calendar, the weather and the letter of the day. ... (05/12/2008)

Slide shuts Route 30

The eastbound lanes of Route 30 in Hempfield were closed for several hours yesterday after a landslide near North Greengate Road and Mount Odin Drive. ... (05/12/2008)

Zelienople loses more than just bricks and mortar in blaze

VWH Campbell Jr./Post-Gazette

The damage from Saturday's fire in Zelienople.

For many, it was the great espresso that lured them to Beecher's Gelato & Gourmet Coffee. For some, it was the smooth gelatos. ... (05/12/2008)

Pickup hits Amish buggy, injuring five family members

An Amish man and one of his children remained in critical condition last night after being injured Saturday in Mercer County when a pickup truck careened into their buggy. ... (05/12/2008)