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When city inspectors showed up at an Oakland building yesterday to test the fire safety systems, they found not just an active kitchen fire, but a prime example of the slow-burn process of enforcing the city code. (05/17/2008)

Graffiti artist decides to plead guilty at last

Andy Starnes/Post-Gazette

Dale Middleman looks yesterday at graffiti painted on Used Store Fixtures Inc.

One of Pittsburgh's best known and most prolific graffiti taggers admitted in court yesterday to vandalizing several dozen properties throughout the city. ... (05/17/2008)

Neighborhoods - City

City Council members ask for review of $10,706 legal bill (05/17/2008)
No buses in Market Square (05/16/2008)
Plans for strip club trouble its Liberty Avenue neighbors (05/16/2008)
Postal facility closing a blow to E. Pittsburgh (05/16/2008)
Landlord challenges city's right to vacate apartments (05/16/2008)
Man charged in 12-year-old's death (05/16/2008)
Preservationists make wish list of sites to be saved (05/16/2008)
Two arrested in Homewood after standoff with police (05/16/2008)
Downtown fire victim dies (05/16/2008)
Union, parking authority approve labor contract (05/16/2008)
Final demolition approved for site of new Penguins arena (05/16/2008)
Arrests made in Banksville, Brookline robberies (05/16/2008)
Oral arguments scheduled in Cyril Wecht appeal (05/16/2008)
City cracks down on off-campus housing in Oakland (05/15/2008)
Barden: More time needed for casino financing (05/15/2008)
Tiger tale: Bringing up baby could be a hands-on job (05/15/2008)
Man shot outside Homewood bar (05/15/2008)
CAPA student, 15, charged with school fire (05/15/2008)
Boat docks slated for South Side (05/15/2008)
Bus routes shift away from Market Square today (05/15/2008)
Mayor wants ethics board to examine legal fees (05/15/2008)
Foundation gives aviary $2 million for bird theater (05/15/2008)
YWCA 'Tribute to Women' luncheon today (05/15/2008)
Hearing on licensing of credit counselors today (05/15/2008)
Pittsburgh preservation sites announced tomorrow (05/15/2008)

Board aims to discuss Schenley privately

The city school board will discuss aspects of the Pittsburgh Schenley High School debate in private Monday before a public meeting on the topic. ... (05/17/2008)

Barden racing the clock to cement casino funds

Time is running out for Don Barden to complete $800 million in financing for his North Shore casino, as he faces a deadline Monday to pay off a $200 million bridge loan or face a potential ... (05/17/2008)

Contract talks drag for city schools staff

Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers President John Tarka said he's frustrated with the pace of contract talks for paraprofessionals and technical-clerical workers. (05/17/2008)

VA center getting 'comfort house'

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System treats veterans from every state, many of them transplant patients at its Oakland hospital. At any one time, the families of about 30 veterans are in town. (05/17/2008)

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