Sunday, August 28, 2011

LEFTWICH, POUNCEY TO SWAP LEFT ANKLES


Transplant surgery to take place Tuesday; "Let's face it - Byron's not going to be needing two good ankles for a while, and Maurkice could use 'em," Steelers' trainer says

STEELERS WINNERS AND LOSERS: PRESEASON GAME WITH ATLANTA


Winners: Steelers' first offensive drive, Antonio Brown scoring, Lawrence Timmons

Losers: Steelers' second offensive drive, Antonio Brown taunting, injuries, injuries, injuries

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Saturday, August 20, 2011

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WAXES POETIC ABOUT WEEDS AT CARRIE FURNACE


"Tree of heaven and thoroughwort? Please," says tour participant Susie Messner. "Let me try that in my yard, and the township will be all over me."

Friday, August 19, 2011

STEELERS WINNERS AND LOSERS: PRESEASON GAME WITH EAGLES


Winners: The running game, Hines Ward's touchdown catch, interceptions of Vick, the sack of Vick, the return of Troy

Losers: Hines Ward's dance move after the touchdown catch, talk about Philly going to the Super Bowl

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: WHAT'S THE WORST THING ABOUT MARCELLUS SHALE DRILLING?


13% - Environmental degradation, including groundwater contamination

87% - Workers spreading disease amongst the womenfolk

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: PITTSBURGH'S FASHION SENSE


GQ Magazine has rated Pittsburgh as the third-worst dressed city in the US, citing the prevalence of "game day casual" clothing. What do you think of this?

87% - They are jealous of our sartorial splendor

13% - I am tired of all these different rankings, except for the one that named us Most Livable

Monday, August 8, 2011

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: CORBETT AND THE ANIMALS



Twice in one week, Governor Tom Corbett has been photographed being kissed by an animal. What do you think of this?

87% - Funny how he didn't make this preference public until after the campaign

13% - Uh, I do that. I don't see anything wrong with it.

JOE PATERNO ENCASED IN BRONZE TO PREVENT FURTHER INJURIES FROM PLAYERS


"I think I'll be able to coach at least four or five more years," legend says

Sunday, August 7, 2011

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: THE PIRATES' RECENT SLIDE


After staying over .500 for much of the season and flirting with first place, the Pirates have gone on a ten-game losing streak. What do you think about this?

87% - It was fun while it lasted

13% - How long till the Steelers' first pre-season game?

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

CORBETT'S APPROVAL RATINGS AMONG WOMEN IMPROVE AFTER BEING PHOTOGRAPHED WITH NEW PUPPY


Aides plan additional photo ops showing Governor vacuuming, doing laundry