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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.

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Members sue Pa. teachers union over personal data hack and theft

WESA 3/27 11:30P Borys Krawczeniuk | WVIA News

In separate federal lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, three union members say Pennsylvania State Education Association failed...

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.

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Nippon Steel may boost US Steel investment to $7B amid merger talks with Trump administration

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/28 8:15A Paul J. Gough

Nippon Steel is considering a much larger investment in United States Steel Corp. than initially proposed. Find out how much more they might spend and why.

Draper Associates invests $1M in Pittsburgh's Mito Robotics to automate wet labs

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/28 8:07A Jake Dabkowski

Draper Associates is known for being led by investor Tim Draper.

Real Pittsburgh Weddings: A Sunday Kind of Love With Christine and Madison

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/28 5:51A Gabriela Herring

PHOTO BY FULL CIRCLE MEDIA Christine Chiodo & Madison Haduck April 12, 2024 PHOTO BY FULL CIRCLE MEDIA When Christine Met Madison Madison Haduck met her future wife through her sorority sister who...

Cecile Springer, influential force in Pittsburgh's business and community circles, dies

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/28 5:20A Patty Tascarella

Cecile Springer's remarkable journey from chemist to Pittsburgh civic powerhouse spanned decades. Learn how she shaped the city's business and philanthropic landscape.

The Creature Feature ‘Death of a Unicorn’ Needs More Magic

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/28 5:15A Sean Collier

PHOTO COURTESY A24 T here were two clear paths for Death of a Unicorn, a creature feature by first-time director Alex Scharfman: b-movie fun or elevated absurdism. He chose neither. Briefly, the...

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Penguins recall forwards Ville Koivunen, Rutger McGroarty

PensBurgh 3/28 4:24A Gretz

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images You will get to see some of the Pittsburgh Penguins top prospects for at least a little bit. With the Pittsburgh Penguins on a three-game losing streak, and...

Related: Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell also going for personal milestones this season PensBurgh, Wilkes Weekly: Playoff clincher nears for AHL Penguins PensBurgh

Sidney Crosby makes NHL history with 20th point-per-game season

PensBurgh 3/28 1:00A Mike Darnay

Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Crosby passed Wayne Gretzky on the NHL’s all-time list of point-per-game seasons on Thursday night. Sidney Crosby has earned yet another historic...

Related: Pens Points: Sid makes history in blowout loss PensBurgh

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Buffalo Sabres 3/27/2025

PensBurgh 3/27 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Western NY vs Western PA tonight on the ice Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (29-33-11, 69 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Buffalo Sabres (29-35-6, 64...

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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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