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Gov. Shapiro proposes $60M toward performance-based funding for state-related universities

WESA 2/4 10:29P Sydney Roach

Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing flat funding for state-related universities, including Penn State. But he is also proposing $60 million for the new “Performance-based Funding...

K-12 immigrant student protections remain strong even as deportations rattle Pittsburgh schools

WESA 2/4 5:25A Jillian Forstadt

Districts like PPS are working to manage fears of deportation by reminding families and staff of the federal and local protections that remain in place.

Pitt’s History of Art and Architecture Department receives $500K grant to center social justice

WESA 2/3 10:30P Gabriela Herring

The University of Pittsburgh will receive a $500,000 Mellon Grant to help the school’s history of art and architecture department shape a more socially just curriculum.

National exam results show struggle to bring Pa. student learning back on track after pandemic

WESA 1/29 6:40A Collin Binkley | Associated Pres

The Pennsylvania fourth graders tested — kindergartners at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — scored lower in both reading and math than fourth graders tested in 2019.

Western Pennsylvania students participate in annual Regional Braille Challenge

WESA 1/28 10:31P Katie Blackley

Local blind and visually impaired students gathered Tuesday at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in Oakland to test their skills at the annual Regional...

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: 14 ideas for sharing love in Pittsburgh

NEXTpittsburgh 2/5 1:00A Jennifer Baron

We re here to take the dread and hassle out of Valentine’s Day planning. As we always strive to do with our guides here at NEXT, we seek out gifts and experiences with a local focus, to make Cupid...

Becoming Juliet: Two Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre artists prepare for the role of a lifetime

NEXTpittsburgh 2/5 12:00A Karen Dacko

In celebration of Valentine’s Day weekend, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre searched for love among its sizable repertoire of ever-romantic “Romeo and Juliet,” productions spun from William Shakespeare’s...

February Amazon Finds

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 2/4 11:00P noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Blue Crochet Dress // Scalloped Hand Towel // Wine Glass // Comb // Pink Scoop Pleated Lampshade // Birthday Cake Candles Cream Leather Handbag // Faux Fur Cape // Bag Charm I...

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Duquesne University, CVS launch financial aid program for students seeking Doctor of Pharmacy...

WESA 2/4 10:32P Kiley Koscinski

Duquesne University and CVS Pharmacy announced Tuesday the launch of a new financial aid program designed to help more CVS employees become pharmacists.

Young vocalist and debater finds singing at Carnegie Hall 'nothing short of exhilarating'

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Arts & Entertainment) 2/4 10:30P By Karen Kadilak / For the Post-

When she was 6 years old, Isabel Vilensky staged an impromptu concert at Walmart, and her grandmother suggested she sign up for voice lessons. That advice would come to pay...

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Two Popular Pittsburgh Restaurants Announce Closure

Good Food Pittsburgh 1/28 3:22A Emily Catalano

It s been a sad week for Pittsburgh restaurant fans. On Friday, Oak Hill Post owners Christian Schulz and Rebecca Nicholson announced they would officially be closing their...

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The image rehabilitation of Rickard Rakell

PensBurgh 2/4 4:55A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The last year has What a difference a year makes. In 2023-24, Rickard Rakell only scored 15 goals in 70 games. He was limited after an injury...

Game Preview: New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins 2/4/2025

PensBurgh 2/4 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pens are back at PPG Paints for the last time before the league breaks for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Who: New Jersey Devils (29-19-6, 64 points, 3rd place Metropolitan...

Pens Points: Devils in the Steel City

PensBurgh 2/3 11:00P rjnaugle2

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Devils are in town and Pens Points will get you ready for puck drop with the latest headlines. Since the beginning of the 2022-23 season, it’s safe to...

A different kind of scoreboard watching these days..

PensBurgh 2/3 1:45A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images There’s a new way to look at the standings for the rest of this season of interest to the Penguins... One of the aspects to the trade that sent Marcus...

Pens Points: Dubas continues building for the next generation

PensBurgh 2/2 11:00P Garrett Behanna

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The rebuild or retool or re-whatever continues for Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas. Here are your Pens Points for this Monday...

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