The Allegheny Front for the week of
December 22, 2012
Gas, Guns, and Pipelines
Joe Bezjak wanted pipeline workers off his property. They say he threatened to shoot them. He says he was trying to protect his herd, and land. The 73-year-old ended up in jail over the confrontation.
The Allegheny Front's Holiday Special
The holiday version of The Allegheny Front features stories from staff and contributors.
New Year's Eve in Mongolia
For most of us, celebrating New Year’s Eve means champagne, noisemakers, party dresses, and Times Square on television. But last New Year’s Eve, Lauren Knapp found herself in Mongolia, ringing in the New Year by appreciating the simplicity of a night on Earth.
A Gas Station Christmas: Trees in an Unexpected Place
In winters past, Joey Spehar, spent a lot of time outside. His family's business required it. The Spehars own a gas station in Pittsburgh's North Side. For some years, full-service included more than washing windows and checking oil. There was a special additional service offered after Thanksgiving: Christmas trees. This is Joey's first commentary for The Allegheny Front.
Commentary: Sharp Ideas for a Green Christmas
Allegheny Front intern Patrick Wagner believes it takes some sharp thinking to make Christmas green.
How Green is Your Christmas Tree? An Answer to the Real vs. Plastic Debate
Is it more environmentally friendly to have an artificial tree or to cut a real one down? The debate is rehashed year after year in the media, in the industry, and in who knows how many living rooms. This year we looked for some answers.