Supporters of Adam Ravenstahl celebrate at Billy's Troy Hill Bistro on Tuesday night, May 18. Adam Ravenstahl will likely represent the 20th District in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives for the next two and a half years. More than a few pitchers of Bud Light went around at Billy’s Troy Hill B...

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Parents, are you searching for a way to get your teenager off the couch this summer? If his excuse is that businesses aren’t hiring, here’s a tip. The city’s 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program, run by the Pittsburgh Partnership, aims to hire more than 554 youth for public and private sector jobs a...

The Loving Cup of Allegheny City Mayor Charles Kirschler, displayed at the Grand Hall at the Priory with a book of newspaper clippings about the mayor and the annexation fight between Pittsburgh and Allegheny City. (Photo/Kelly Thomas) A valuable piece of Allegheny City history that was rescued from...

St. Peter Parish, is sponsoring "A Century of Brides" fashion show, featuring historic and contemporary bridal wear. Antique gowns will be displayed, and contemporary fashions will be modeled. Many wedding related vendors will display their fashions and accessories.  Reception to follow. This unique...

928 and 930 Western Avenue may soon become an Italian restaurant with apartments above it, if Larry and Lois DeYoung get their wish. (Photo/Henry Clay Webster) By way of New Hampshire, Western Avenue should get a new taste of Italy come this fall. Larry and Lois DeYoung have been on the prowl for a ...

A few lucky students at Cardinal Wright Regional School will receive $2,500 in scholarships from the Bridge Educational Foundation Tuesday, May 11. Through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, CSX Transportation, AmeriChoice/Unison Health Plans and RBC Capital Markets donated...

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Kristy Kutschbach (right) threw a posh party to celebrate the grand opening of Salon Chic on Brighton Road in Brighton Heights.  Mom Debbie and son Blayze stand with her. (Photo courtesy Kristy Kutschbach)   With the addition of nail-care parlor Salon Chic, Bright Heights just got a little bit class...

Jakim Donaldson poses with one of many awards he's won as part of the LEB Gold Spanish basketball league. (Photo courtesy photobasket.com)   The rain in Spain falls mainly in the paint — at least, it does when Jakim Donaldson has the ball. The 6-foot-8 center and forward for the Ciudad de La Laguna ...