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The Pirates' Ike Davis is congratulated by third base coach Nick Leyva after hitting a three-run home run against the Cardinals in the eighth inning at PNC Park.

Pirates gain a game on Cardinals with 5-2 win

Ike Davis launched a pinch-hit three-run home run in the eighth inning Tuesday night to lead the Pirates to a win over St. Louis.

Gene Collier: Now is time for Pirates to really, finally, get hot

Pirates notebook: Clint Barmes starts; Jordy Mercer rests

McCutchen, Alvarez leave Pirates game early

Will Pittsburgh’s Duquesne Club get stung on hives?

Officials say the club hasn’t gotten the zoning variance and permit it needs to keep the four hives on its roof.

Pittsburgh drivers at bottom of pile for accidents

An Allstate insurance report shows Pittsburgh was 187th among the 200 largest U.S. cities for safe driving.

Pittsburghers have chosen some original wedding venues

A train station is a unique spot for a wedding, but it’s not the oddest location that locals have chosen to tie the knot.

Wedding settings that will set you apart

Local distributor Clover Mountain Foods on Tuesday hosted a food show featuring Pittsburgh Dad’s steak sauce, left, mustard sauce and hot sauce by Roadside Ribs.

Pittsburgh food festival celebrates all things tasty

Not just anybody could sneak into the Clover Mountain Foods show, but almost everybody in the region will eventually taste its products.

VIDEO: Clover Mountain Foods host food show at Heinz Field

Breaking News »

Section of Commercial Street to close today through Friday

26 minutes ago

West Carson Street access to Corliss Tunnel to close until next Wednesday

28 minutes ago

Section of Chartiers Avenue to close today

36 minutes ago

38 concert-goers suffer heat exhaustion at Stage AE

about 6 hours ago

New search warrant issued in Pittsburgh cyanide case

about 7 hours ago

Pirates gain a game on Cardinals with 5-2 win

about 7 hours ago

West Virginia coal miner sentenced for falsifying qualifications

about 8 hours ago

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BLOGS »

Empty Netters: Vacation post - 08-27-14

about 2 hours ago

Tuned In Journal: The late, lamented 'Now & Again' now on DVD

about 7 hours ago

On The Mountain: Clint Trickett: Nick Saban's daughter was my first kiss

about 11 hours ago

Pitt Redshirt Diaries: House hopes to "stay the course" in second year as DC

about 13 hours ago

Rob Rogers' Cartoons: Brewed On Grant: Police Gear

about 14 hours ago

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Local »

Section of Commercial Street to close today through Friday

24 minutes ago

West Carson Street access to Corliss Tunnel to close until next Wednesday

26 minutes ago

Section of Chartiers Avenue to close today

34 minutes ago

38 concert-goers suffer heat exhaustion at Stage AE

about 6 hours ago

Security guard who helped end Franklin Regional stabbing spree fired

about 7 hours ago

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The new bike lanes in the eastbound lane Penn Avenue from 6th Street to 16th Street will be closed to motor vehicle traffic.

Pittsburgh to start work on bike-only lanes next week

The city expects to have the lanes open for a national convention of bicycling and pedestrian advocates starting on Sept. 8.

Raves: Grushecky’s music can offer inspiration not to ever give up

Joe Grushecky’s voice is, and always has been, a voice to be reckoned with!

A look back at the weekend

Brett Keisel makes his way to the field for the Steelers 2013 home opener.

* Brett Keisel eager to make an impact for Steelers

* Passengers stranded when no one can unload plane at Pittsburgh airport

* Instant ramen has long-term health concerns, study finds

* Former Ohio prison draws captive audience thanks to 'Shawshank Redemption'

Back to school

The American Academy of Pediatrics announced that it is recommending that middle and high schools start at 8:30 a.m. or later, drawing on research that points to teenagers’ need for 8½ to 9½ hours of sleep. Students at North Hills Middle School, above, work on a computer at school in the spring.

* Pittsburgh schools' literacy efforts target youngest students

* Experts urge later start times for students in higher grades

* Pittsburgh Public Schools to offer free lunch for all students

* U.S. education secretary: Too much focus on testing

News »

Lane closures possible on Route 51 southbound

about 7 hours ago

Inspection to close lanes in Fort Pitt Tunnel Wednesday night

about 7 hours ago

U.S. assembling coalition of allies to take on Islamic State

about 7 hours ago

U.S. confirms death of American fighting for Islamic State

about 7 hours ago

Obama administration seeks climate change pact, but without Congress' OK

about 7 hours ago

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Israel and Hamas agree to a cease-fire

The deal brokered by Egypt put both sides back where they were at the end of fighting in 2012.

10 Russian paratrooper capture in Ukraine

It made for an awkward summit Tuesday evening between the presidents of the two big nations.

Sports »

Steelers notebook: Special team players go under microscope

about 7 hours ago

Transportation logistics take glamour out of Penn State's overseas trip

about 7 hours ago

2014 Penn State schedule at a glance

about 7 hours ago

Penn State notebook: Coach James Franklin releases his depth chart

about 7 hours ago

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NFL running games on verge of extinction

If officials continue to call as many regular-season pass-defense penalties as they have in the preseason, running game could vanish.

Steelers notebook: Special team players go under microscope

Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes spelled Jordy Mercer Tuesday night.

Pirates notebook: Clint Barmes starts; Jordy Mercer rests

Shortstop Clint Barmes makes his first start since June 25 after a lengthy spell on the disabled list because of a severe groin strain.

Business »

Pittsburgh region's unemployment rate stays at 5.3 percent

about 10 hours ago

MarkWest to expand Butler County natural gas processing complex

about 15 hours ago

State schools emerge as backers of Obama’s college ratings

1 day ago

Business Workshop: Workers’ comp for telecommuters

1 day ago

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Website helps car owners check for missed recalls

Every year, millions of vehicles are recalled nationwide. Now, consumers have a quick way to find out if their vehicle was overlooked.

Business Briefs: Region construction contracts up $62M

Also: Robinson eatery cited for 13 critical violations; Four Rivers Software Systems to join Accruent; steel imports rise 6 percent.

Life »

What's for dinner: Tomato and Peach Salad With Crispy Tofu

about 7 hours ago

Napa rushes to fix quake damage as drought means early harvest

1 day ago

Stars walked Emmys carpet in red-hot looks

1 day ago

Steel Advice: It's never too late to express sympathy

1 day ago

Let’s Talk About Parks: Amphibians in Pittsburgh's parks

1 day ago

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The Same Difference Film team filming Graeme Taylor and his sister, Jane, while playing at a local park in Ann Arbor, MI.

Childhood memories turned dancer into filmmaker

A Pittsburgh-based artist channels his passion and life experience into his documentary, “Same Difference,” now in postproduction.

Carnegie Science Center can be rented for wedding receptions.

Wedding settings that will set you apart

Some other options for couples who don’t want a traditional wedding reception.

Pittsburghers have chosen some original wedding venues

Arts & Entertainment »

PEOPLE: Swin Cash, Sofia Vergara, Laverne Cox and more!

about 7 hours ago

Movie review: Brosnan plays well a weathered spy in 'November Man'

about 7 hours ago

Today's Springfield moment ... 'Treehouse of Horror' times 3

about 7 hours ago

Kings of Leon concert at First Niagara Pavilion canceled

about 19 hours ago

Kings of Leon becoming a no-show band in Pittsburgh

Band Kings of Leon, which was on the rebound after a shaky “Sundown” campaign and an abrupt hiatus, won’t be showing up here ... again.

Kings of Leon concert at First Niagara Pavilion canceled

Game review: ‘Madden 15’ reaches superstar status on next-gen

“Madden NFL 15,” released Tuesday, is looking for redemption after “Madden 25’s” disappointing showing.

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