Trib executive picked to lead newspaper group (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Ralph J. Martin, chief executive of print and Internet multimedia company Trib Total Media, was named chairman of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association.

GSK scales back workforce in neuroscience research (Independent)
The transformation of GlaxoSmithKline from a company relying on a handful of expensive treatments to one dependent on consumer healthcare and emerging markets took a further step yesterday as it announced plans to scrap part of its neuroscience progr

Cicilline hits a snag (The Politico)
Providence Mayor David Cicillines campaign for retiring Rep. Patrick Kennedys seat could put some of the reformist mayors less appealing connections in the spotlight. AP reports : "His father is a mafia lawyer. His brother just got out of federa

Deputy mayor to focus on light rail to LAX and ONT (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)
A top adviser for Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be transferred Monday to a new job aimed at bringing a light-rail system to Los Angeles and L.A./Ontario international airports.

Chamber President and CEO Everett retires (The Hunstville Item)
HUNTSVILLE â?” During an executive board meeting Friday, the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors approved the retirement of its president and CEO Dee Everett.