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Kimberly & Albrecht's Pittsburgh Blog September 2006 Archive

By Kimberly & Albrecht Powell, About.com Guides to Pittsburgh since 2000

Jumbo Powerball Jackpot

Friday September 22, 2006
The Powerball jackpot just keeps rising -- up to $203 million for this Saturday's drawing -- and that means lottery hopefuls are coming out of the woodwork again. Must be ... Read More

Smoking or Non?

Monday September 18, 2006
Tired of waiting for Pennsylvania to move on a statewide smoking ban, Allegheny County Council is meeting September 26 to vote on a bill enacting smoking restrictions throughout the county. ... Read More

Free WiFi Kicks Off in Downtown Pittsburgh

Wednesday September 13, 2006
It's not exactly the best weather for heading to Point State Park with your laptop at lunch today, but free downtown wireless Internet is now a reality in downtown Pittsburgh. ... Read More

5th Anniversary Ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial

Friday September 8, 2006
A fifth anniversary ceremony -- United in Courage, Community & Commitment -- will be held on Monday, September 11, 2006, at the Flight 93 National Memorial outside of Shanksville, ... Read More

Steelers Start Super Strong - Pittsburgh 28, Dolphins 17

Friday September 8, 2006
They were awesome tonight, weren't they? The Pittsburgh Steelers, who most people weren't even picking to win the NFL season opener against the Miami Dolphins, came back strong in the ... Read More

Funeral Arrangements for Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor

Thursday September 7, 2006
The funeral mass for Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor, who died of a rare form of brain cancer this past Friday, will be held on Thursday, September 7 at 11 a.m. ... Read More

U.S. to Seek Death Penalty for Donna Moonda

Wednesday September 6, 2006
The federal government will seek the death penalty against Donna Moonda if she is found guilty for her role in the shooting death of her millionaire husband, Dr. Gulam Moonda, ... Read More

Steelers Roethlisberger in Hospital Again

Monday September 4, 2006
Big Ben is out for the first two games of the season, after undergoing emergency laparoscopic appendectomy surgery yesterday. The Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback felt ill Sunday morning after reporting for ... Read More

Remembering Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor (1944-2006)

Friday September 1, 2006
The news that Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor has died has dampened the spirits of people all over the city. Even the gray, dreary, wet weather brought in by Ernesto seems ... Read More

Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor Now Hour by Hour

Friday September 1, 2006
Mayor Bob O'Connor, who began treatment for a rare brain cancer in July 2006, is in grave condition and is now "hour by hour," the mayor's spokesman said Friday. Mr. ... Read More

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