Parents, nonprofits stepping in to keep Pittsburgh facilities open (phillyBurbs.com)

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Keeping Pittsburgh facilities open

by JUDY LIN, The Associated Press
PITTSBURGH - Across the river from downtown Pittsburgh, Mark Rauterkus walks around his neighborhood and sees basketball courts in need of repaving, a swimming pool in need of water and an indoor ice rink in need of restoration.

Fed up with Pittsburgh's political leaders, ....

We are still making progress, so we dust off this blast from the past. Our first night of soccer at the Market House was a success. We could use a few more 10, 11 and 12 year old players however.

Next, the search begins for badminton players! Stay tuned.

Burgh not that drunk of a town

Survey coverage in PittsburghLive says, "They know how to handle their liquor. "

As a South Side resident, I'd dispute the degree of self-control displayed in Pittsburgh's late-night. Sure, we might not have as many alcoholics and lower 1/1000 rates of liver disease. Our D.U.I. rates are also down, but, I bet that is more of a factor of aggressive enforcement. But, many folks can drink and stumble home without getting behind the wheel, as we have bars closer to our homes.