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Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana

CBS Pittsburgh 3/18 7:12A

Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Family of missing college student asks police that she be declared dead

CBS Pittsburgh 3/18 7:10A

Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.

Search expands for American college student who vanished in the Dominican Republic

CBS Pittsburgh 3/14 3:21A

Officials say their investigation into the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is considering the possibility of drowning and foul play. The...

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CMU president pens letter addressing federal funding turmoil, China ties

WESA 3/27 7:13A Kiley Koscinski

After weeks of silence, Carnegie Mellon University's president is speaking out about the impact of a shifting federal funding landscape and congressional inquiries.

PPS postpones next phase in school closure process after parents call for more data

WESA 3/26 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

Administrators’ decision followed concerns from parents, teachers, and even Pittsburgh City Council, about a lack of data on the repercussions of the school closures.

Penn State made deep cuts to engineering, graduate school amid budget woes

WESA 3/22 1:01A Wyatt Massey | Spotlight PA Stat

Since Penn State announced its multimillion-dollar budget deficit in 2022, the university has deeply cut the budgets to its graduate school and engineering college, a...

Trump administration freezes $175M in funding to Univ. of Pennsylvania over trans athlete policies

WESA 3/20 12:31A Jared Mitovich | WHYY

“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.

PPS could begin public hearings on 10 proposed school closures as soon as next month

WESA 3/19 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Once that process is complete, board members will be able to cast their votes to reshape the district’s footprint, potentially as soon as this summer.

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The Heart of Camp: A Story of Growth and Confidence

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/27 7:15A Sponsored Content Partner Girl S

A bby, Brynn, and Chloe arrived at Camp Conshatawba with different emotions Abby, a seasoned camper on her fifth trip, was excited, while first-timers Brynn and Chloe felt nervous. Brynn worried about...

CMU president pens letter addressing federal funding turmoil, China ties

WESA 3/27 7:13A Kiley Koscinski

After weeks of silence, Carnegie Mellon University's president is speaking out about the impact of a shifting federal funding landscape and congressional inquiries.

Pittsburgh Zoo’s Silverback Gorilla Dies From Cardiac Event

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/27 7:02A Virginia Linn

HARRY THE GORILLA | PHOTO BY PAUL A. SELVAGGIO H arry, a western lowland silverback gorilla who had lived at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium for most of his 33 years, has died of heart disease. Born in...

Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Quill, a Shy But Loving Mixed Breed

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/27 6:53A Sponsored Content Partner Animal

Breed: Mixed Breed (Medium) Sex: Male Age: 6 years old Weight: 69.4 lbs. Meet Quill! Quill is a handsome six-year-old canine who came to us through our Humane Investigations Department. Quill is a shy...

March Madness Approaches Insanity But Remains Must-See TV

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/27 6:43A Mike Prisuta

ROBERT MORRIS MEN S BASKETBALL | PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT MORRIS ATHLETICS W hat s still so magical about March Madness collided with Basketball Armageddon this week in advance of the Sweet 16. And...

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Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell also going for personal milestones this season

PensBurgh 3/27 4:24A Gretz

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Sidney Crosby is not the only Pittsburgh Penguins player looking to set big scoring marks this season. The biggest thing Pittsburgh Penguins fans are...

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Pens Points: Battle in Buffalo

PensBurgh 3/27 12:00A rjnaugle2

Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Pens Points has all the latest as the Penguins are in Buffalo to conclude a three game road trip. It’s not often these days the Pittsburgh Penguins play a...

Wilkes Weekly: Playoff clincher nears for AHL Penguins

PensBurgh 3/26 4:11A Hooks Orpik

The WBS Penguins are about to clinch a playoff berth The Wilkes-Barre/Scrantion Penguins lost their first game last week in comical fashion at the hands of a 10-2 blowout loss to Providence. That’s...

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Pens Points: Tampa Bay Blowout

PensBurgh 3/26 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images The Penguins’ Florida trip ends with an ugly loss. Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out a two-game Florida trip...

Harrison Brunicke’s stock rising as WHL season comes to an end

PensBurgh 3/25 1:00A Mike Darnay

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Brunicke will be joining the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL. Harrison Brunicke, one of the Pittsburgh Penguins ’ top prospects will...

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