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Shareholders Approve Heinz Acquisition
It’s almost a done deal, with 95 percent of the shareholders approving the acquisition of Heinz by Berkshire Company and a Brazilian private equity company for $72.50 per share.
Highmark Receives Approval For West Penn Takeover
Hundreds of West Penn Allegheny employees cheered the announcement that the Pennsylvania Insurance Department has signed off on that health system’s affiliation with Highmark, this region’s largest insurance company.
Federal Bankruptcy Judge Signs Off On American Airlines, US Airways Merger
A federal bankruptcy judge signed off Wednesday on the $11 billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways.
OfficeMax & Office Depot Merger Could Affect Local Jobs
They are calling it a merger of equals — the consolidation of Office Max, a Illinois-based company, with Office Depot, an Florida-based company — to become one giant office supply store better positioned to take on number one Staples.
Parishioners Celebrate First Official Mass At Renewed St. Mary’s Of The Mount Parish
The first official Mass of the renewed Saint Mary of the Mount Parish on Mount Washington was held on Saturday evening.
Passengers Cautiously Optimistic Over Airline Merger
American Airlines and US Airways are now one company and the value of the merger is around $11 billion.
American Airlines, US Airways To Merge
American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world’s biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to four people close to the situation.
Peoples Gas To Acquire Equitable Gas In Deal
Peoples Natural Gas announced an agreement with EQT Corporation that could mean efficiencies of services and savings for consumers.
Proposed Deal To Merge WPAHS, Highmark Is Off
Officials with West Penn Allegheny Health System have announced that their proposed deal to merge with Highmark has been called off. WPAHS called a news conference this morning to make the major announcement.
Center For Victims Of Violence & Crime, Women’s Place Announce Merger
Two big names in helping victims of abuse are joining forces. It’s an effort that is sure to help countless numbers of people in our area.
Some Have Reservations Over Possible Merger Between U.S. Airways, American Airlines
U.S. Airways and Delta are reporting solid quarterly earnings, but word of a possible merger between the two is buzzing in Wall Street circles. In a Wednesday conference call, the CEO of U.S. Airways Group confirmed his company is investigating a possible merger with American Airlines.
Major Changes Could Be Coming To West Penn Hospital
Highmark said it was buying West Penn Allegheny Health System Tuesday. The KDKA Investigators have learned that the announcement may involve major changes at West Penn Hospital.
Pittsburgh, Wilkinsburg Fire Departments To Merge
The Pittsburgh and Wilkinsburg Fire Departments are officially merging. Officials from both towns called the merger a win-win at a news conference Monday morning.
2 More Pittsburgh Catholic Schools To Merge
Two more Pittsburgh Catholic Schools will be merging during the next school year. Parishioners were notified at Mass on Sunday and school officials reacted to the news Monday morning.
Marco Corona On The Post-Gazette High School Football Show
Perry boys’ basketball head coach Marco Corona joins the Post-Gazette’s Mike White and MSA’s Don Rebel to share his thoughts on a possible City League merger with the WPIAL in a couple years













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