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Pittsburgh Public Schools partners with NCAA and Steelers to help student-athletes stay on track

WESA 4/24 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Pittsburgh Public Schools is part of a first-of-its-kind partnership with the NCAA and Pittsburgh Steelers to help families stay on top of each league’s academic requirements...

Pa. student teacher stipend program needs more funding to meet high demand, advocates say

WESA 4/18 11:31P Stephen Williams | WHYY

Bipartisan legislation is funding the program, which works to lessen the financial burden facing student teachers.

Pittsburgh diocese taps Lauren Martin to lead the region’s Catholic schools

WESA 4/18 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

Martin will helm the diocese’s 10 high schools and 35 elementary schools, which serve roughly 13,000 students across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties.

All Pa. school standardized tests, including PSSAs, to move online by 2026

WESA 4/18 10:10A Jillian Forstadt

All Pennsylvania standardized tests — including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exams — will move online by 2026.

Talking about racism with kids can be challenging. These Pitt researchers want to help.

WESA 4/15 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have launched a new six-week training program to guide white parents through conversations with their children about race and...

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City of Bridges breaks ground on affordable housing in Garfield

NEXTpittsburgh 4/25 2:30A Ethan Woodfill

Construction recently began on three new affordable homes in Garfield as part of an effort by City of Bridges Community Land Trust to develop at least 22 permanently affordable homes throughout the...

May Day Marching Band parades music and a mission on Pittsburgh streets

NEXTpittsburgh 4/25 2:00A L.E. McCullough

Two things to know about Pittsburgh’s May Day Marching Band: You’re likely to encounter them not just on May 1, and if you listen long enough, they’ll inevitably get you marching, whirling, jumping,...

How did Penguins' 'big 3' perform after playing in all 82 games in 2023-24?

TribLIVE 4/25 12:01A TribLive

Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin as well as defenseman Kris Letang commonly referred to as the franchise s big three played in all 82 games during the 2023-24 season.

U mad, bro?: Pens fans fed up with Mike Sullivan; Pirates fans peeved over pitch counts; loud Kenny...

TribLIVE 4/25 12:01A Tim Benz

At the time of this post, the Steelers haven t made their first-round pick in the NFL Draft. So no one in Pittsburgh can be angry about that.

Tim Benz: Steelers should address positional priority over bulk needs in draft

TribLIVE 4/25 12:00A Tim Benz

Apparently, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin feels properly hydrated heading into the start of the NFL Draft on Thursday night .

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7 New Restaurants to Try This Spring

Good Food Pittsburgh 4/24 5:19A Emily Catalano

It s been a busy few months for restaurant openings in Pittsburgh, with the addition of some fantastic new options (including Nova Asian Food Hall and the return of Thyme...

Dave and Andy's says goodbye, Construction Junction turns 25 with wine, and more Pittsburgh food...

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/22 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Cafe Agnes' pupusas popping up at Duo's Tacqueria, a sad goodbye to Dave and Andy's, and a good reason to run to Aslin Beer. Mancini’s Bakery x...

These eco-friendly Pittsburgh restaurants are putting in the work to be sustainable

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/21 11:00P Aakanksha Agarwal

If you’re hungry, but want to leave as little trace as possible, here is a guide to Pittsburgh's blossoming eco-friendly restaurant scene. Sure, April brings May flowers or whatever, but it also...

Bicycling with beer, pink Heinz "Barbiecue" sauce, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on East End Brewing Company, Two Frays Brewery, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, Sweet Alchemy Bake Shop, and Le Mardi Gras, as well as a special Barbie-themed...

These historic Pittsburgh cookbooks are a roadmap to our culinary roots

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 12:00A Stacy Rounds

These vintage Pittsburgh cookbooks from the past 140 years may be worth a look for the local epicurean. Pittsburgh is unique in its culinary history, not because of Yinzer favorites like...

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How young can the Penguins get — and how soon can they get there?

PensBurgh 4/25 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Penguins are an old team, but the reasons for that may be surprising The Penguins are an old team, but somewhat uniquely, some of their oldest players...

Pens Points: Rakell Vows To Be Better

PensBurgh 4/25 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports Catch up on the latest hockey headlines in today’s Pens Points. Here are your Pens Points for this Thursday morning... This is the time of year when we look around the league...

2024 NFL draft: 5 day-three sleeper prospects for the Steelers

Steelers Wire 4/24 8:03A Curt Popejoy

The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have three picks on the third day of the 2024 NFL draft. One in the fourth round and two more in the sixth round. As important as the team s...

Draft preview: The curious, bizarre, sad case of Kalen King's plummeting stock

DK Pittsburgh Sports 4/24 7:59A Cory Giger

This could be a very rich, deep and productive draft for Penn State, with as many as 10 players potentially getting selected, including two in the first round: sure-fire guy...

Analysis: What to do with Penguins' unrestricted free agents?

DK Pittsburgh Sports 4/24 7:58A Taylor Haase

Kyle Dubas has a busy offseason ahead of him. As Dubas acknowledged in his season-ending media availability last week, the Penguins still have a ways to go toward becoming a...

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