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Sarah Rutherford Sarah Rutherford is an intern for the Allegheny Front and a student at Brown University. Although she was planning to major in political science, she is now considering a career in journalism thanks to a wonderful summer with the A.F. Stories by Sarah Rutherford: PNC's Green Wall Takes Root - PNC Bank owns 66 Leed certified buildings--more than anybody else in the world. Now they're adding some new greenery to the City of Pittsburgh. The Allegheny Front's Sarah Rutherford has more. Aired week of 09/16/2009. A Green Makeover for an Ailing Borough - The town of Wilkinsburg just outside of Pittsburgh is about to get a green make-over. Some residents of Wilkinsburg want their community to once again be considered active and prosperous, and they've come up with a plan to make that happen. The Allegheny Front's Sarah Rutherford reports. Aired week of 09/02/2009. Milestone: Producing Jobs for Disabled Adults and Specialty Lettuce - One Pittsburgh organization is providing local produce, as well as jobs for people with disabilities. It's the third season for Milestone's hydroponic greenhouse where workers grow specialty lettuce. The Allegheny Front's Sarah Rutherford tours the greenhouse with business manager Art Brown in this audio postcard. Aired week of 08/12/2009. City Council Says Greener Buildings for Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh's City Council voted to make city buildings more environmentally friendly. The Allegheny Front's Sarah Rutherford reports. Aired week of 08/05/2009. Study Finds Coyotes Killing Outdoor Cats - A new study from the University of Arizona finds that coyotes and cats don't mix. The Allegheny Front's Sarah Rutherford Reports. Aired week of 08/05/2009. Tomato and Potato Plants in Danger - Tomato prices are expected to rise this year as the same aggressive fungus that caused the Irish potato famine has jumped to one of summer's favorite crops. The Allegheny Front's Sarah Rutherford reports. Aired week of 07/29/2009. Ending on a Green Note: Exploring Green Burials - There's a lot of talk about how to live sustainably, but today some people are talking about how to treat the environment well, even after death. The Allegheny Front's Sarah Rutherford looks into green burials. Aired week of 06/24/2009. Contact us: send e-mail Phone: 412.697.2933 Fax: 412.381.9126 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15203