http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/pittsburgh/ en-us Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:26:14 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285622/posts Here are some pics from the Pittsburgh July 4th, 2009 Tea Party. A half hour before the rally at Flagstaff hill, Schenley Park My wife and a friend of mine from Ohio. I grew up with him...ummm... a log time ago, LOL! My wife and I with our Gadsden. The crowd begins to build. Opening prayer. The Star Spangled Banner. Signs and Gadsdens everywhere. More signs. And MORE! More. Last one. prisoner6 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285622/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:26:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284482/posts Vandals toppled 115 headstones and ripped up American flags in Hazelwood's Calvary Cemetery, where some of Pittsburgh's noted political, sports, religious and arts figures are buried, causing an estimated tens of thousands of dollars damage. The vandalism discovered Wednesday morning was the worst in the history of the Catholic Cemeteries Association, which oversees 16 cemeteries for the Diocese of Pittsburgh http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284482/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 23:42:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2282943/posts A district judge who held another ACORN worker for trial Monday on election law violations urged prosecutors to go after the real culprit, the organization that employed him. "Somebody has to go after ACORN," Senior District Judge Richard H. Zoller said about the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. "It's happening all over the country. All you have to do is turn on the television," he said, referring to voter registration fraud charges brought recently against ACORN and its workers in Nevada. "We will," Allegheny County Detective Robert F. Keenan promised as he wrapped up his testimony. A spokesman... Pittsburgh TRIBUNE-REVIEW http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2282943/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 01:50:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2272144/posts Live Internet TV Feeds (Direct Windows Media Player Links)Pittsburgh NBC | Pittsburgh ABC 06.15.09: Pittsburgh Officials Prepare for 350,000 fans at Penguins' Victory Parade The City of Champions has gone Cup crazy. As Pittsburghers basked in the glow of a second pro sports championship in four months, the Stanley Cup toured PNC Park on Sunday, Sidney Crosby talked about the excitement of a two-title town and people crammed hotels in advance of today's celebration parade Downtown. "It's been an amazing couple of days," Penguins winger Bill Guerin said after throwing out the first pitch at yesterday's Pirates game. "This city... FlAttorney, Pittsburgh ABC, NBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2272144/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:35:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2271501/posts Republican Party lawmaker wants Corbett to probe ACORNBy Brad Bumsted STATE CAPITOL REPORTER Thursday, June 11, 2009 HARRISBURG — A Delaware County lawmaker is asking his colleagues to co-sponsor a House resolution urging the state attorney general to investigate ACORN, an organization whose members are charged with voter registration fraud in Allegheny County and elsewhere. "I believe the activities of this organization have raised significant questions, and my resolution asks that ACORN be investigated by the attorney general to determine whether they are in compliance with the law," Rep. Stephen Barrar, a Republican, wrote in a June 3 memo made... Pittsburgh Live http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2271501/posts#comment Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:36:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2270864/posts scored two second-period goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame the loss of captain Sidney Crosby(notes) and a whole lot of history to beat the defending champion Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Friday night in Game 7 and win the Stanley Cup for the third time. Instead of the Red Wings becoming the NHL’s first repeat champion yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2270864/posts#comment Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:04:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2269214/posts Game 7 of the Final is hockey's ultimate contest For a hockey fan, Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is like waiting for Christmas: It seems like the big day takes forever to get there, but when it does, it's well worth the wait. Of course, Christmas comes just once a year. A Final series that goes the maximum seven games comes along infrequently. Since the NHL expanded from the Original Six teams in 1967, the championship round has gone the distance just eight times, including this year's Final between Detroit and Pittsburgh. If the Stanley Cup Final is... NHL.COM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2269214/posts#comment Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:05:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2268758/posts Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato was calling -- no, crowing -- from his cell phone, in full, gleeful, salesman-for-the-region mode, ticking off the number of recent surveys declaring Pittsburgh the nation's most livable city (four or five); the number of front-page New York Times stories about Pittsburgh in the past three months (two) and the value of such publicity to the Pittsburgh area (priceless). Given that abundance of good publicity, the news that Pittsburgh once again is the most livable city in the United States -- and 29th worldwide -- in a 2009 survey by British magazine The Economist was... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2268758/posts#comment Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:03:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267703/posts "The Republican nominee for Pittsburgh's top office is its Democratic mayor.Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's campaign confirmed today that he will accept the GOP nod for mayor, after the Allegheny County Elections Division released its official count of Republican write-in votes in last month's primary. Mr. Ravenstahl, a lifelong Democrat, got 607, versus 189 for Squirrel Hill Republican John Wander, who ran a last-minute write-in nomination bid." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267703/posts#comment Tue, 9 Jun 2009 02:23:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267092/posts Before jetting off to the Middle East and Europe, President Obama took care of another piece of international diplomatic business: He announced the city in which the U.S. will host the next G20 summit in September. His choice drew laughter and puzzlement from reporters and diplomats alike. Pittsburgh? Are you serious? As a proud native, I understand and agree with the president's decision. Pittsburgh's story is inspiring and impressive. It was a rusting steel-making behemoth that, through struggle, pain and creativity, retooled itself as a surprisingly vibrant, 21st-century leader in education, computer science, medical research, sports entertainment and boutique manufacturing.... Newsweek http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2267092/posts#comment Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:00:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2261211/posts It has been a quarter-century since the NHL had a rematch in the Stanley Cup Finals. And when the Edmonton Oilers beat the Islanders in 1984, it wasn't just the Cup that changed hands, it was the end of one dynasty and the start of another. Tonight, the Pittsburgh Penguins step into Joe Louis Arena to begin their quest for revenge and the third Cup in franchise history. To win it, they'll have to take down a Detroit Red Wings team that has won four Cups over the last 12 years and has shown no reason why it can't add... nydailynews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2261211/posts#comment Sat, 30 May 2009 15:11:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2229888/posts "IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR HOCKEY!" - "Badger" Bob Johnson Tonight is the beginning of the NHL's 'second season'! Good luck to everyone except the Flyers! Go Pens!!!!!!!! nhl.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2229888/posts#comment Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:16:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2259695/posts PITTSBURGH, May 27, 2009—A student who wants to form a gun-rights group at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) has been threatened with disciplinary action for her efforts. Student Christine Brashier has turned to the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) for help after reporting that administrators banned her informational pamphlets, ordered her to destroy all copies of them, and told her that further "academic misconduct" would not be tolerated. "CCAC has demonstrated a shocking lack of respect for the rights of free speech and free association," FIRE President Greg Lukianoff said. "Across the country, students are increasingly... Fire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2259695/posts#comment Thu, 28 May 2009 11:16:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2258762/posts RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Pittsburgh Penguins are on their way back to the Stanley Cup Final. The Penguins completed a four-game sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night with a 4-1 victory at the RBC Center. Ruslan Fedotenko, Maxime Talbot, Bill Guerin and Craig Adams scored for the Penguins, who outscored the Hurricanes 20-8 and dominated play for most of the four games. Even in Game 4, when the Hurricanes jumped in front on an early goal by Eric Staal and shut down Penguins star Evgeni Malkin, they couldn't find a way to win.... NHL.COM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2258762/posts#comment Wed, 27 May 2009 02:14:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241921/posts The Super Bowl XLIII Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, the only team to win six titles, will soon be loosing half of those trophies. After a meeting between NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodel and President Barack Hussein Obama, Obama decided to redistribute half of their Steelers' Super Bowl victories and trophies to less fortunate teams in the league. “We live everyday in the country that invented the Super Bowl.” said Obama. “We are not about to lose this Great American tradition in the wake of these difficult times.” Obama’s plan calls for the Steelers, who are a successful NFL team, to give half... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241921/posts#comment Fri, 1 May 2009 12:37:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241118/posts This time of year, many Americans are concerned with sunburns. In some areas, they should pay more attention to smog. The reason? Though invisible, air pollution is a threat to 186 million Americans, according to a new report released by the American Lung Association. The annual report--State of the Air 2009--found that six in 10 Americans live in counties where ozone or particle pollution has reached dangerous levels. Both types of pollution can be deadly and have been linked to respiratory conditions like asthma, emphysema and bronchitis, and there is also evidence that particle pollution increases risk of heart attacks... forbes.com via yahoo.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241118/posts#comment Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:54:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2238874/posts Despite the drubbing taken by American newspapers in recent months, the Tribune-Review has posted significant gains in circulation since 2007. Average circulation for the Sunday Tribune-Review rose by 2,681 newspapers, or 1.4 percent, to 193,563 in 2008, according to unaudited figures recently filed with Audit Bureau of Circulations. Since then, the Sunday Tribune-Review's average circulation for the six months ended March 31 increased by 1,084 to 193,507, or nearly 1 percent higher than a year ago. And average daily circulation for the six months ended March 31 jumped by 13,400 to 164,311, or almost 8.9 percent higher than the year... Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2238874/posts#comment Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:39:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2237300/posts Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter (R) finds himself down 21 points to former Rep. Pat Toomey in a potential 2010 Republican primary, according to a new Rasmussen poll. Specter now has a 42%/55% favorability rating, while Toomey enjoys a 66%/19% rating. Toomey lost to Specter by a slim margin in the 2004 Senate primary, but in an on-camera interview with Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter Salena Zito, Toomey said things are different this time. "It's a very different race," Toomey said. "I think the press has figured out that this time the outcome is going to be different." "Let me assure you, I... Real Clear Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2237300/posts#comment Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:33:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2235052/posts Anti-gunners are pushing one gun a month limits here in PA now after the Pittsburgh shootings. Don't think they will get far but who knows in this crazy world? Please vote at the link. Morning Call http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2235052/posts#comment Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:37:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231691/posts When Gov. Ed Rendell was asked this week about Richard Poplawski, who is accused of shooting and killing three Pittsburgh police officers, he said he would sign a death warrant for the 22-year-old Stanton Heights man "without a moment's thought." Today, in a court filing, Mr. Poplawski's attorney said she wants Mr. Rendell to take a few moments to think before he speaks publicly about her client. Lisa G. Middleman, a public defender, is requesting that a judge extend a gag order in the case to the governor and all public officials. "Should the District Attorney of Allegheny County elect... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231691/posts#comment Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:22:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2231370/posts Disguised SEAL displays 50-caliber t-shirt blowing pop gun used to take down Somali pirates.Left-handed Somali pirate, Ahmed Youseff, wants out of his contract with the Islamic boat-nappers, saying the green fields of PNC park are looking better and better. Youseff asked to be traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates after a recent on-the-field experience turned negative. He was one of the pirates on-hand watching as U.S. Navy SEALS sent three of his teammates down to the minors."I was just getting to know them," said Youseff. "Now I hear they are sharing a locker with a Mister Davey Jones. He was a... DotPenn http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2231370/posts#comment Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:51:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2230799/posts Pittsburgh and more... Paul Ibrahim Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2230799/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:06:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230432/posts PITTSBURGH -- Groups of taxpayers organized locally and nationally on Tax Day to send a message to Washington that they’ve been “Taxed Enough Already.” Hundreds of Pittsburghers gathered in Market Square for a "TEA party" Wednesday afternooon to express their frustration with wasteful spending of their tax dollars by the government. Tea bags were displayed prominently by participants, who carried signs with slogans such as "Repeal The Pork Or We'll Cook Your Bacon", "Revolution Is Brewing" and "Throw The Bums Out." The protests were inspired by the Boston Tea Party, in which 18th century American colonists threw tea into Boston... WPXI.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230432/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:21:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2228459/posts Everybody is getting excited about “tea parties”. As I wrote on my April 3rd column at OurHussein.com - I am personally concerned that they may be a little too cute, almost gimmicky and will make conservatives feel good for perhaps a day. We already bombarded our representatives with millions of phone calls, emails, faxes before they passed the budget and approved the first round of bailouts. They don’t CARE people. All we got as a result of our grassroots efforts was the one finger solute from these elected scoundrels and that is all we will get after these “tea parties”... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2228459/posts#comment Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:01:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2227770/posts "Alan Keyes' Tea Party Address - A Man and a Voice for Our Times" My good friends in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania attended their “Tea Party” yesterday (April 11, 2009) and filmed the rousing speech of Dr. Alan Keyes. I wish I could have been there but thanks to Ted Voron of VoronOsphere Productions, I feel as though I was. The last time I posted a Dr. Keyes “speech” - I wrote a long passionate introduction. There is nothing that I would dare to add to this speech other than to tell you that there will be four installments due to the... Voron-O-Sphere Productions http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2227770/posts#comment Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:38:26 GMT