A trio of ATF commanders have offered new details about the failed Waco raid and outlined changes within the agency since 1993, as the agency remembers its four fallen agents on the 20th anniversary.Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Lessons Learned from the ATF Waco Raid
Lessons Learned from the ATF Waco Raid: A trio of ATF commanders have offered new details about the failed Waco raid and outlined changes within the agency since 1993, as the agency remembers its four fallen agents on the 20th anniversary.
A trio of ATF commanders have offered new details about the failed Waco raid and outlined changes within the agency since 1993, as the agency remembers its four fallen agents on the 20th anniversary.Pa. Fire Dept. Sues Social Club Over Money Dispute
Pa. Fire Dept. Sues Social Club Over Money Dispute: Court papers say the Macungie Volunteer Fire Dept. has tried for months to collect money from the Macungie Fire Co. 1 for repairs made at the fire hall.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
DA: West Penn Allegheny health exec stole $713K for gambling
DA: West Penn Allegheny health exec stole $713K for gambling: A fired executive of western Pennsylvania's second-largest hospital network has been arrested on charges he stole $713,000 to feed his gambling habit.
Pittsburgh nonprofits begin to focus on green
Pittsburgh nonprofits begin to focus on green: The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Global Links are by mission already in the green movement.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
PA Insurance Dept. 'concerned' with recent Highmark filings on WPAHS deal
PA Insurance Dept. 'concerned' with recent Highmark filings on WPAHS deal: An insurance department filing notes that Highmark financial projections assume no extension of a UPMC contract beyond Dec. 31, 2014.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Businesses not prepared for pandemics and other disasters
Businesses not prepared for pandemics and other disasters: In light of the recent influenza outbreak, a new study finds that majority of businesses are not prepared for a pandemic.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
NCAA sues to block state's Penn State fine law
NCAA sues to block state's Penn State fine law: Lawmakers objected to the National Collegiate Athletic Association's plan to distribute proceeds of the Sandusky fine nationwide.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
House Counters FEMA, Approves Sandy Aid to Houses of Worship
House Counters FEMA, Approves Sandy Aid to Houses of Worship:
By a vote of 354-72, the House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to clarify that houses of worship are “eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes.”
By a vote of 354-72, the House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to clarify that houses of worship are “eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes.”
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Record number visited Flight 93 Memorial
Record number visited Flight 93 Memorial: The Flight 93 National Memorial drew nearly 350,000 visitors in 2012.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Allegheny County reaches $500 million deal for airport drilling
Allegheny County reaches $500 million deal for airport drilling: Consol Energy Inc. and Allegheny County's deal for gas drilling at Pittsburgh International Airport that could be be worth $500 million.
Steelers QB Gives K-9 Grants To Pittsburgh-Area Agencies
Steelers QB Gives K-9 Grants To Pittsburgh-Area Agencies: Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has provided eight K-9 training grants totaling more than $66,000 to law enforcement agencies in the Pittsburgh area on behalf of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at the Giving Back Fund.
Costs crush UPMC health system’s quarterly profit
Costs crush UPMC health system’s quarterly profit: By Alex Nixon, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
UPMC’s profit fell in its most recent quarter as the largest hospital operator in Western Pennsylvania grappled with lower payments from the government and insurers
UPMC’s profit fell in its most recent quarter as the largest hospital operator in Western Pennsylvania grappled with lower payments from the government and insurers
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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Sunday, February 3, 2013
Louisiana still home in hearts of relocated Katrina victims
Louisiana still home in hearts of relocated Katrina victims: By Rachel Weaver, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
A piece of artwork in the lobby of Big Easy Animal Hospital in Lawrenceville shows one of the French Quarter’s iconic lampposts with a question ...
A piece of artwork in the lobby of Big Easy Animal Hospital in Lawrenceville shows one of the French Quarter’s iconic lampposts with a question ...
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Libraries to collect more in taxes after county revaluations
Libraries to collect more in taxes after county revaluations: By Pennsylvania law, local governments had to cut tax rates to avoid a windfall, but not libraries.
Friday, February 1, 2013
NLRB postpones UPMC hearing
NLRB postpones UPMC hearing: An unfair labor practice hearing for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has been postponed, possibly to allow settlement talks.
Lawsuit filed over Washington Blvd. flooding deaths
Lawsuit filed over Washington Blvd. flooding deaths: Relatives of two women and two girls killed in flash flooding in Highland Park are suing the city, the county, PennDOT and even Chrysler Group, saying the deaths could have been prevented.
Explaining Mobilization and Performance of Collaborations in Routine Emergency Management
Explaining Mobilization and Performance of Collaborations in Routine Emergency Management:
Researchers as well as practitioners often elevate collaborative governance as a necessary condition for effective responses to extreme events. This research has a dominating focus on large-scale catastrophes and disasters, whereas little attention is devoted to less serious emergencies. Another void concerns performance measurement. Addressing these gaps, this study investigates plausible explanations for collaborative activity and outcomes in response to extreme winter conditions in Sweden. Analysis of a survey of Swedish public managers suggests that, in this case, collaborative action is associated with preparatory actions and disruptions affecting other organizations. The analysis generates conflicting findings regarding underlying explanations for collaborative outcomes.
Researchers as well as practitioners often elevate collaborative governance as a necessary condition for effective responses to extreme events. This research has a dominating focus on large-scale catastrophes and disasters, whereas little attention is devoted to less serious emergencies. Another void concerns performance measurement. Addressing these gaps, this study investigates plausible explanations for collaborative activity and outcomes in response to extreme winter conditions in Sweden. Analysis of a survey of Swedish public managers suggests that, in this case, collaborative action is associated with preparatory actions and disruptions affecting other organizations. The analysis generates conflicting findings regarding underlying explanations for collaborative outcomes.
Charleroi lunch ladies accused of taking $94,000 gamble
Charleroi lunch ladies accused of taking $94,000 gamble: Authorities in Washington County say two cafteria workers stole about $94,000 in cafeteria money to use at The Meadows Racetrack and Casino.