David Hall went to live with his adoptive parents at 4 years old after being born with fetal alcohol syndrome. (Today)

The education process regarding drilling for gas in the state's Marcellus Shale continued Thursday night in Lawrenceville, where state Sen. Jim Ferlo conducted a town hall meeting on the topic before acknowledging "we all have a lot of homework to do." (Today)

A car pulled up to the curb at 5525 Black St. the other day and a large man walked to the fence. (Today)

Pittsburgh union leaders had cordial meetings with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and members of Pittsburgh City Council Thursday on the mayor's parking privatization plan, even as worries rumbled through their ranks about the threat of citywide spending cuts and layoffs if the deal is not approved. (Today)

The Port Authority plans to shift and increase rush-hour service on the 41D Brookline route starting Monday in response to a flurry of complaints from commuters, the transit agency said. (Today)