Government shutdown over, fiscal debate looms

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor The government shutdown may be over and the fight to raise the debt ceiling got a temporary reprieve, but economic experts said the coming budget battles will be much more significant. Last week, President Barack Obama signed a deal that passed Congress to end the 16-day shutdown, bringing 800,000 furloughed federal employees back to work. A 285-144 vote … Continue reading Government shutdown over, fiscal debate looms

Downtown Pittsburgh continues to develop economically

By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor A decade ago, when Tom Murphy was mayor and the Penguins were playing in an Igloo, Serendipity opened its doors as a welcoming fashion boutique in Two PPG Place. It is now 2013, and while Downtown Pittsburgh thrives, the store’s vibe is more positive than ever. “We’ve been in town for 10 years,” owner Pete Cappola said. “With … Continue reading Downtown Pittsburgh continues to develop economically