"This was such an honor to be recognized for a career that I have loved over the years."

Occupation: Vice president and Pittsburgh region market manager of retail banking for First National Bank, with responsibilities for 17 branches. via Pittsburgh Tribune

"If we find the bats, they must be dealt with. This isn't holding us up right now, but it could."

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The Indiana bat is 2 inches long and weighs a quarter of an ounce. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"They realize the value of manufacturing jobs. They realize that it's created our middle class and we're losing our middle class as we lose our manufacturing base."

According to the Alliance for American Manufacturing, Pennsylvania has lost 78,000 jobs as a result of the trade deficit to China. via Kdka.com

"Do they want to cut services to the elderly? Do they want to cut services to children? Do they want to slash education?"

Seeking to grab attention on today's tax filing deadline, a dozen House Republicans launched an effort Monday to pressure Gov. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

"We believe our discussions with them will continue in earnest."

Northwest Airlines flight attendants read about the Delta and Northwest merger before working a flight to Las Vegas at Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette