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Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pa. kids’ academic prospects, report says

WESA 6/29 1:01A Elena Eisenstadt | Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania school districts are struggling to find enough certified teachers to fill vacancies, a trend advocates say is diminishing the quality of kids' education.

Southwestern Pennsylvania school districts to consider tax hikes as expenses grow

WESA 6/22 11:31P Abigail Hakas | Point Park Unive

A wave of property tax hikes is set to sweep school districts across Southwestern Pennsylvania as costs rise and COVID - 19 relief funds run out.

Advocates call on Pa. state lawmakers to address 'literacy crisis' as scores drop nationwide

WESA 6/22 11:30P Sydney Roach

Only about one-third of fourth grade students in Pennsylvania were proficient in reading in 2024, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress. Now, advocates...

Pa. universities look to ease student transfers from community college

WESA 6/17 11:31P Rachel McDevitt

Nationally, 80% of community college students want to earn a bachelor’s degree, but only 15% go on to complete one.

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NEXT in the Gallery: July art is a ‘time capsule of medieval Pittsburgh’

NEXTpittsburgh 6/30 6:14A L.E. McCullough

Each month NEXTpittsburgh features new openings and special art events in our series, NEXT in the Gallery . Keep us posted on what’s new in your neighborhood; email me at lemccullough@mac.com . Here...

Local Family Goes Through Hell, Keeps on Frying

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/30 6:14A Kristy Graver

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER A shley Taylor and LaShawn Espy knew opening a restaurant was risky business, but they were 100% confident in their food. In April 2022, the cousins threw caution to the wind,...

Pittsburgh Pride Choir Sings New Tune to Mark 40th Anniversary

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/30 5:16A Virginia Linn

THE FORMER RENAISSANCE CITY CHOIR PERFORMS ITS PRIDE CONCERT IN 2024 AT EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. | PHOTO BY ANGELOS TZELEPIS R enaissance II , the urban revitalization plan promoted by former...

Skater, storyteller and self-described ‘anxious weirdo’ Eleanor Yaruss finds her flow on eight...

NEXTpittsburgh 6/30 4:22A Aakanksha Agarwal

On Instagram, Self Love on Skates is a place of movement and honesty. It’s where Eleanor Yaruss spins in circles to pop songs, talks openly about chronic pain and reclaims joy one Reel at a time. But...

Titan Robotics, Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corp., Mechanic Coffee and more: Pittsburgh jobs for...

NEXTpittsburgh 6/30 3:44A Jennifer Baron

Looking for a new job? Check the NEXT Job Board every Monday for the latest openings across the Pittsburgh region curated by the NEXT editorial team from a range of fields and industries. Hiring? Post...

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Pens opt to not qualify Joseph, Bemstrom, Gauthier

PensBurgh 6/30 7:38A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Changes ahead on the brink of free agency Kyle Dubas spoke today at an introductory press conference with members of the Penguins’ 2025 draft...

Penguins hire veteran Mike Stothers as another assistant coach

PensBurgh 6/30 3:59A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Another new face for the coaching staff is announced The Penguins rounded out their coaching staff on Monday by naming a new assistant coach to join Dan Muse....

Shifting Focus

PensBurgh 6/30 12:00A rjnaugle2

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images With the draft now in the rearview, Kyle Dubas and his staff can shift their focus to the NHL free agency period. After a long two days that saw the Pittsburgh...

2025 NHL Draft: Reactions to the Penguins stocking up the cabinets in a big way

PensBurgh 6/29 4:47A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images How did the Penguins do? The 2025 NHL draft is done, and what a 24 hours it was for the Penguins! Pittsburgh ended up making three first round picks, a...

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What they’re saying: Penguins draft Bill Zonnon

PensBurgh 6/28 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Reaction to Pittsburgh’s second pick of the night The Penguins traded back from the 12th overall pick and ended up getting Bill Zonnon at 22nd overall as part of...

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