News Regarding Proposed Casino Development
Next to Carnegie Science Center

Carnegie Science Center has complained that light from new casino, which will be next-door to Science Center, might harm viewing at Science Center's fifth floor observatory.

Belko, Mark. "Chicago billionaire praised for rescuing casino project."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 Nov. 15.

Wereschagin, Mike. "City's casino rises as nation's economy dives."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 Nov. 15.

Belko, Mark. "New owner gets casino license."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line 2008 Nov. 14.

Wereschagin, Mike. "Bluhm receives license for Pittsburgh's only casino."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review On-Line 2008 Nov. 14.

Rotstein, Gary. "Slots in surrounding states won't affect Pa.."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 Nov. 6.

Belko, Mark. "After work stoppage and financial crisis, North Shore parlor back on track."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line 2008 Oct. 10.

Toland, Bill. "Barden, Bluhm reach agreement on casino financing."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line 2008 July 16.

Toland, Bill and Rich Lord. "Bluhm financing would secure casino amenities, panel told."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 July 16.

Wereschagin, Mike. "Barden and billionaire reach casino deal."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review On-Line 2008 July 16.

Boren, Jeremy and Mike Wereschagin. "Ravenstahl demands details on new casino investors."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 July 16.

Boren, Jeremy. "Ravenstahl shut out of casino talks."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review On-Line 2008 July 15.

Bumsted, Brad and Mike Wereschagin. "Lawmakers want Barden's license revoked."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 July 14.

Wereschagin, Mike. "Barden wants to give up control of Majestic Star."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 July 10.

Wereschagin, Mike. "Barden to appear before state gambling board."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 July 9.

Zapadka, Pete. "Gift lets science center link telescope to planetarium."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line 2008 July 3.

Belko, Mark. "Casino plans scaled back in effort to contain costs."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line 2008 July 2.

* Mauriello, Tracie and Tom Barnes. "Gaming board delays vote on Barden."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 April 25.

* Bumsted, Brad. "Barden rails against 'conspiracy' in casino delays."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 April 25.

* Boren, Jeremy. "Mayor blames Stadium Authority exec for silence."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 April 25.

* Barnes, Tom. "Barden presents casino change requests to state board."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line 2008 April 24.

* Bumsted, Brad and Andrew Conte. "Barden alleges 'conspiracy' is stalling casino."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review On-Line 2008 April 24.

* Parry, Wayne. "Atlantic City votes to ban smoking on floor of casinos."
The Philadelphia Inquirer/AP 2008 April 24.

* Parmley, Suzette. "Casino workers pleased by full-smoking ban."
The Philadelphia Inquirer 2008 April 24.

* Parry, Wayne. "Trump: Casinos should sue over smoking ban."
The Philadelphia Inquirer/AP 2008 April 24.

* Belko, Mark. "Barden's request to drop funding on hold."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 April 24.

* Boren, Jeremy. "Stadium Authority left out of deal for land it owns."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 April 24.

* Conte, Andrew. "Barden puts hold on Hill pledge."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 April 24.

* Boren, Jeremy and Andrew Conte. "Casino financing remains unsecured."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 April 23.

* Barnes, Tom. "Smoke-free forces may get N.J. boost."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 April 20.

* Belko, Mark. "Barden wants to drop funding for Hill."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 April 19.

* Conte, Andrew. "Casino developer Barden seeks to keep $3 million."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 April 19.

* Wereschagin, Mike. "Credit crisis adds $180 million to Pittsburgh casino cost."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 April 16.

* Belko, Mark. "Barden report shows big losses at casinos."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 April 15.

* Belko, Mark. "City, casino owner take Riverlife Task Force to task over court appeal."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 April 1.

* "Casino developer delays hearing on amenities."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 Feb. 22.

* Belko, Mark. "Barden delays hearing on casino lighting, landscaping."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line 2008 Feb. 21.

* Wereschagin, Mike. "Majestic Star stops tax payments to Indiana city."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 Feb. 20.

* Bowland, Vicki J. Letter-to-the-Editor: "Obstacleburgh, Pa."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 Feb. 19.

* Gordon, Jack. Letter-to-the-Editor: "Obstacleburgh, Pa. II"
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 Feb. 19.

* McCoy, Adrian. "Science center laser shows now high-def."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2008 Feb. 15.
Regarding $500,000 upgrade to laser-light concerts and
$206,000 upgrade to Observatory and Planetarium lobby (not
including display of Zeiss II Planetarium Projector or large
Mercator's Projection Map of the World!).

* Seate, Mike. Column: "Barden refuses to fold 'em over casino."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 Feb. 14.

* Boren, Jeremy. "Riverlife Task Force takes casino battle to state Supreme Court."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2008 Feb. 12.

* 2007 Nov. 27, 2:52 p.m. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line:
City gets updates on arena casino
By Mark Belko

* 2007 Oct. 28 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Pittsburgh casino license process cloaked in secrecy
By Brad Bumsted, Andrew Conte and Richard Byrne Reilly

* 2007 Aug. 2 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Barden will allow smoking in casino
Owner does plan on using 'green' building practices
By Mark Belko

* 2007 Aug. 2, 1:12 p.m. - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review/AP On-Line:
Pittsburgh casino owner Barden doesn't plan to ban smoking on floor

* 2007 July 20 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Litter, casino among Pittsburgh residents' concerns
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 July 18, 3:41 p.m. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line:
Court upholds awarding of Pittsburgh slots license
By Mark Belko

* 2007 July 18, 3:30 p.m. - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review On-Line:
Supreme Court upholds slots license for Majestic Star
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 July 13 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Casino, science center finalize deal on traffic, other issues
By Mark Belko
As part of the overall deal, Mr. Barden also agreed to pedestrian safety improvements, landscaping as a buffer between the casino and science center, and casino lighting standards to prevent interference with the science center's observatory.
July 12 was the last day, legally, The Carnegie Science Center could have appealed the City Planning Commission decision to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

* 2007 July 11 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
City planners zero in on casino timetable
With favorable verdicts from court and commission, owner Don Barden plans to begin construction of slots parlor next month, open by December 2008
By Mark Belko

* 2007 July 11 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Majestic Star could start grading site on the North Shore next month

* 2007 July 10 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Inaction could kill 'green' casino in Pittsburgh
By Andrew Conte
ALSO: Majestic Star has been talking with the Port Authority of Allegheny County
about an extension of the T light rail system into the casino's third-floor
parking garage

* 2007 July 6 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Casino 'working group' tackles North Shore issues
By Mark Belko

* 2007 June 29 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Steelers, Pirates take casino fight to court
By Mark Belko

* 2007 June 29 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Pirates, Steelers appeal to court over casino plan
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 June 29 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Letter-to-the-Editor: Joycelyn Thomas-Washington, Manchester
Science center whining

* 2007 June 28, 4:21 p.m. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line:
Steelers, Pirates appeal city approval of casino plan
But Carnegie Science Center reaches agreement with Barden
By Mark Belko

* 2007 June 28 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Court fight on the table over casino
Dueling suits seem certain between Barden, science center
By Mark Belko

* 2007 June 28 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Column: Bill Toland's Casino Journal
T.W.I.G. Notes, Redux

* 2007 June 28, 4:32 p.m. - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review On-Line:
Steelers, Pirates appeal casino plan; Science Center reaches deal
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 June 28 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
'Miracle' only thing to stop Pittsburgh casino suit
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 June 27 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Casino, Science Center in standoff
Science Center plans to fight master plan despite 11th-hour concession from Barden
By Mark Belko

* 2007 June 27 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Science center drafts challenge to Pittsburgh casino
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 June 26 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Traffic light could ease casino/science center tension
By Mark Belko

* 2007 June 22 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates, Steelers skip casino traffic talks
By Ann Belser

* 2007 June 22 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Editorial: Pittsburgh Laurels & Lances
Lance: To the North Shore casino debate.

* 2007 June 22 - Valley News Dispatch, Tarentum/New Kensington PA:
Editorial: Valley Laurels & Lances
Lance: To the North Shore casino debate.

* 2007 June 20 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Science center, casino owner still at odds
By Mark Belko

* 2007 June 20 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Traffic issues keep stalling North Shore casino plans
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 June 20 - The Valley Independent, Monessen, PA:
Traffic light could halt construction of casino
By ANDREW CONTE, For The Valley Independent

* 2007 June 14 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
In town for U.S. Open, casino owner catches up with city, county officials
By Ann Belser

* 2007 June 8 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Science center, casino report progress in talks

* 2007 June 7 - Pittsburgh Trib p.m.:
(Night)life breathed into the North Shore
By Rochelle Hentges

* 2007 June 6 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Steelers, Majestic Star's Barden must talk, Onorato says
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 June 1 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Rooney: Resolve casino dispute without courts
By Mark Belko

* 2007 June 1 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Steelers, casino duke it out in battle of words
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 May 31 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Bill Toland's Casino Journal
The Yooks and the Zooks

* 2007 May 31 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Casino still needs OK on significant issues
Traffic, design, lighting, signs could be new battlegrounds
By Mark Belko

* 2007 May 31 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Letter-to-the-Editor (2nd of 12 letters)
Casino conundrums

* 2007 May 31 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Editorial
Bet on unhappiness: Neighbors not appeased as casino advances

* 2007 May 30 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Group to help people get, keep casino jobs
By Gary Rotstein

* 2007 May 30 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
North Shore casino wins planners' OK A key hurdle for Barden effort; Pirates, Steelers, science center still unhappy;
16 traffic conditions outlined
By Mark Belko

* 2007 May 30 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
City panel OKs casino's development proposal
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 May 30 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Slots: Just next chapter in region's gambling legacy
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 May 30 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
History shows city 'has always been on the take'
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 May 29 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line:
Barden's casino plan approved

* 2007 May 29 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Majestic Star offers North Shore concessions
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 May 28 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line:
Ravenstahl: City gaining on diversity
Mayor says his appointments show his commitment
By Rich Lord

* 2007 May 27 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line:
Sports Columnist: Bob Smizik
Smizik: Rooney fishing for cash in Barden's pocket this time

* 2007 May 26 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Science center drops demand for tunnel as talks continue with casino
By Mark Belko

* 2007 May 26 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
North Shore casino plan could be approved if deadlines are met on traffic impact
By Andrew Conte

* 2007 May 25 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Letter-to-the-Editor (7th of 7 letters)
PITG Gaming should be required to take action on our concerns
HOWARD J. BRUSCHI
Chairman
Board of Directors
Carnegie Science Center
North Shore

* 2007 May 25 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
Science center ready to take casino operator Barden to court
By Andrew Conte
* 2007 May 24, 25 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette By Mark Belko:
May 25 - On-Line Edition -
Science center drops tunnel demand
May 25 - AM Print Edition -
North Shore still split as casino vote nears
Barden extends olive branch to casino neighbors
May 24, 3:31 p.m. - On-Line Edition -
Casino owner promises changes sought by science center
May 24 - AM Print Edition -
Science center says concerns over casino may force lawsuit
ALSO SEE; April 17, May 1

* 2007 May 1, 5:08 p.m. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line:
Planners delay action on casino
Carnegie Science Center had complained that light from new casino,
which will be next-door to Science Center, might harm viewing at
Science Center's rooftop observatory.
ALSO SEE; April 17, May 25

* 2007 April 17 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Science center to seek delay in North Shore casino vote
By Mark Belko
"The science center also is worried about the impact casino lighting
could have on its observatory, which can't be used during Heinz Field
night games. Without some mitigation, the bright casino lighting
effectively could eliminate all use of the observatory," Mr. Aaronson said.
* 2007 April 4 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
North Shore slots traffic worries neighbors
By Andrew Conte
"Lighting from the casino also could eliminate the center's ability to use
its rooftop observatory," Haas added.
* 2007 April 4 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Casino developer Barden gets an earful about traffic
Steelers call North Shore casino 'potential disaster'
By Ed Blazina

* 2007 April 3 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Losing casino bidders rip Barden
By Mark Belko

ALSO SEE; May 1, May 25

* 2007 March 27 - News Release:
Science Center Misses Second Deadline to Reassemble Historic Zeiss Projector
Despite $1 Million Planetarium Rehab in 2006
“It is now quite clear that The Carnegie Science Center has no interest
in the historic Buhl Planetarium artifacts and has no intentions of
reassembling them; they do not see display of these artifacts as part
of their mission. All of their ‘delays’ are simply meant to drag-out
the process, hoping that people will forget these artifacts exist—the old adage:
‘out of sight, out of mind’ !” according to Friends of the Zeiss Project
Director Glenn A. Walsh.

2007 July 24 Public Hearing: Agenda

2007 May 29 Public Hearing: Agenda *** Minutes

2007 May 1 Public Hearing: Agenda *** Minutes

2007 April 3 Public Hearing: Agenda *** Minutes