New Colo. law clears way for homeowners to lease solar-energy systemsOctober 13th, 2009 Colo. law opens way for solar-energy leasesDENVER — Colorado homeowners who want to go solar now have a chance to lease the equipment rather than buy it. San Francisco-based SunRun announced Tuesday that it will start offering leases in Colorado following approval of a law allowing loans for solar equipment to be made to a third party.
After diplomatic meetings in New York, Obama arrives in Pittsburgh to host summitSeptember 24th, 2009 Obama arrives in Pittsburgh to host summitPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama has arrived in Pittsburgh for a summit with leaders of the world's major economies. One year after the global economic meltdown began, the leaders will hold talks Thursday and Friday to make sure a fledgling global recovery remains on track while laying down tougher rules for global financial institutions.
Greenpeace hangs banner from Pittsburgh bridge, protesters dangling over river arrestedSeptember 23rd, 2009 Greenpeace hangs banner from Pittsburgh bridgePITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police say 14 people from Greenpeace were arrested Wednesday on two of the city's bridges. The environmental group unfurled a banner below the West End Bridge.
San Francisco Bay Bridge to reopen after repair job completed sooner than expectedSeptember 8th, 2009 San Francisco bridge to reopen; repairs completedSAN FRANCISCO — Transportation officials say the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will reopen at the start of the workweek Tuesday after all. Randy Iwasaki (ee-wah-SAK-kee), director of the California Department of Transportation, said the bridge will open at 7 a.m.
2 companies sued in Minneapolis bridge collapse keep landing state highway contractsAugust 3rd, 2009 Companies sued in bridge collapse gain new workST. PAUL, Minn. — Two companies the state accuses of negligence that contributed to the Interstate 35W bridge collapse have won a combined $50 million in new highway and bridge contracts since the deadly disaster two years ago.
GOP: Stimulus needs 'kick in pants' to focus on bridges; AP shows bad bridges often ignoredJuly 31st, 2009 GOP: Give 'kick in pants' to stimulus bridge workWASHINGTON — A top Republican congressman says the government needs a "kick in the pants" to get federal stimulus money focused on repairing dilapidated bridges. Rep. John Mica, the senior Republican on the transportation committee, said he's frustrated that states are spending so much on routine paving and not focusing on shoring up tens of thousands of bad bridges.
Those who died in Minneapolis bridge collapseJuly 31st, 2009 List of dead in Minneapolis bridge collapseThe 13 people killed in the Aug. 1, 2007, collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis:
—Julia Blackhawk, 32, Savage.
Cause of Delhi Metro accident to be examined: Saugata RayJuly 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Minister of State for Urban Development Saugata Ray Sunday said the government will try to find out the reasons for the collapse of an under-construction bridge of Delhi Metro in the capital which claimed five lives. "Our department will undertake a review and find out the causes.
Police say bridge under construction in New Delhi collapses, 3 killed, 16 injuredJuly 12th, 2009 3 killed, 16 injured in New Delhi bridge collapseNEW DELHI — A concrete slab slipped and crushed the metal beams of a bridge under construction in New Delhi on Sunday, killing three people and injuring 16, police said. The accident happened early Sunday as workers lifted heavy concrete slabs for the bridge, part of the city's new metro rail system, police spokesman Mohammed Iqlaq said.
Government foreclosure relief for 'underwater' homeowners expands to those deeper in debtJuly 1st, 2009 Gov't foreclosure help will reach more homeownersWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is expanding a program to stave off foreclosure for borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth. Housing secretary Shaun Donovan says borrowers who owe up 25 percent more than their home's market value will qualify for government help refinancing their mortgages.
Nearly 2 years on, Minn. bridge memorial barely more than artist's renderingJune 24th, 2009 Slow progress for Minn. bridge memorialMINNEAPOLIS — Nearly two years after the Interstate 35W bridge crumbled, a proposed memorial to the 13 people killed in the collapse has barely moved from the drawing board.
Largest group of Minnesota bridge collapse victims sues 2 firms who worked on spanJune 18th, 2009 Largest group of Minn. bridge victims sues 2 firmsST.
3 companies cited, fined for deadly collapse of walkway at Atlanta Botanical GardenJune 17th, 2009 3 companies fined for deadly Ga. walkway collapseATLANTA — Federal investigators say support towers were placed too far apart during work on a pedestrian bridge that collapsed last year and killed a construction worker at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
No date set for Pittsburgh Penguins paradeJune 13th, 2009 Pittsburgh officials this morning were discussing plans for a parade honoring the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins, said Joanna Doven, a spokeswoman for Mayor Luke Ravenstal. An announcement will be made as soon as plans are finalized.
Wednesday's NHL Playoff SumsApril 23rd, 2009 Wednesday's NHL Playoff SumsFirst Period_1, Washington, Ovechkin 8 (Green), 1:23. Second Period_2, Pittsburgh, Fedotenko 2 (Talbot, Letang), 9:29.
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