Friday, May 24, 2013
Check here frequently for news and opinions on the second-round series.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' journey to a possible fourth Stanley Cup title and second in the past five years began with an NHL playoffs game on May 1 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Today, the Penguins need eight more postseason wins in order to raise the cup, including four against their third-round opponent—either the New York Rangers or the Boston Bruins (to be determined based on the outcome of the Rangers-Bruins series). Second-Round Results Tuesday, May 14 - Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 1 (Recap | Box Score) Friday, May 17 - Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 3 (Recap | Box Score) Sunday, May 19 - Ottawa 2, Pittsburgh 1 (2OT) (Recap | Box Score) Wednesday, May 22 - Pittsburgh 7, Ottawa 3 (Recap | Box Score) Friday, May 24 - Pittsburgh 6, Ottawa 2 (…
Monday, December 3, 2012
The Upper St. Clair High School Pantheon Choir, and other local high school groups, will perform in the 45th Annual Holiday Choral Program.
Upper St. Clair and several other local high school music groups are scheduled to perform this holiday season in the 45th Annual Holiday Choral Program in Pittsburgh. The Upper St. Clair High School Pantheon Choir will perform Dec. 19 at 11:30 a.m. on the Grand Staircase of the Allegheny County Courthouse, at 436 Grant Street in downtown Pittsburgh. The following local high school groups also will perform: Performances will be held each weekday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. through Friday, December 19. Twenty-four local choirs and orchestras will participate in this year’s program. Each performance will also be broadcast on the Grant Street side of the Courthouse. Participating schools also are making donations of filled stockings to The …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Today is officially 'A Great Day for Hockey."
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Pittsburgh Penguins, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl will hold a “Ground the Flyers” rally at the Allegheny County Courthouse Courtyard today at noon. Bob McLaughlin from the X Morning Show will emcee the event, Iceburgh the mascot is expected to attend, musical entertainment will be provided by the Kardaz Brothers and Turner’s Dairy and Snyder of Berlin will be providing some refreshments to attendees. The county executive and mayor have declared Wednesday “A Great Day for Hockey,” and they are encouraging fans to show their Penguins pride by donning the team’s colors to mark the first home game in the Stanley Cup Playoff against the Philadelphia Flyers. They are also asking those …
Monday, April 2, 2012
The fountain will remain blue for Autism Awareness Month.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald turned the fountain at the Allegheny County Courthouse blue Monday in observance of World Autism Awareness Day. The fountain will remain blue throughout the month of April, which is Autism Awareness Month. “Allegheny County is proud to show our support for individuals and families who are affected by autism,” said Fitzgerald. “We hope by turning the courthouse fountain blue that we will increase awareness of this complex disorder.” Fitzgerald also presented Autism Speaks Pittsburgh Chapter Executive Director Rich Mallow and Board of Directors Secretary Patti McCloud with a proclamation declaring April “Autism Awareness Month” in Allegheny County. This evening, buildings and landmarks around the world will…
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Defendants can avoid commission on overdue criminal fines, fees and restitutions before Dec. 30, 2011.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The Allegheny County Department of Court Records is reminding the public that it is offering a penalty-free period through Dec. 30, 2011 to encourage defendants to pay criminal fines, fees and restitutions that were referred to collection agencies prior to 2005 by the former Clerk of Courts. To enable the penalty-free period, the Department of Court Records has recalled all Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas criminal cases from outside collection agencies. In the past, criminal cases with a balance owed were referred to outside companies if internal collection methods failed. Approximately 59,100 cases have been recalled that still have a balance due as of July 1, 2011. By law, collection agencies may add up to a 25 percent commission …
Friday, September 30, 2011
The annual tradition marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is intended to encourage women to get yearly mammograms in the hopes of detecting the disease early.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
The Allegheny County Courthouse fountain began flowing pink at 11 a.m. Friday to mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "Everyone knows someone affected by this disease," said Allegheny County Treasurer John Weinstein. "If turning this fountain pink makes one woman in Allegheny County get a mammogram, we have succeeded," he said. The annual tradition is in its seventh year, said Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato. He said the county's role in helping spread awareness was important because the more the public was educated, the better the odds that the disease can be controlled. "This is one of the few illnesses that if detected early is 100 percent curable," he said. About one in eight woman in the United States will …
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