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Point Park uses state funds to give students access to fresh, healthier food for free

WESA 3/26 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

The university has received nearly $70,000 since 2023 through the commonwealth’s Hunger-Free Campus grant program to expand its food pantry for students and staff.

PPS middle schools adopt Hogwarts-inspired house system to foster community, belonging

WESA 3/24 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Sterrett is one of nine Pittsburgh Public Schools piloting the house model this school year. Educators say it’s resulted in improved attendance, discipline rates and classroom...

NFL player Damar Hamlin funds new scholarships for Pittsburgh-area private and trade school...

WESA 3/23 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation will fund 15 $1,000 scholarships to his alma mater, Central Catholic High School in Oakland, as well as trade and vocational schools.

New grants will let Pittsburgh universities increase sexual assault education, trainings

WESA 3/22 11:32P Rachel McDevitt

The It’s On Us grants given to Pittsburgh schools are part of more than $1.7 million awarded this month to 43 institutions statewide.

How does AI affect child development? Pa. researchers say safeguards are needed

WESA 3/19 11:30P Nicole Leonard | WHYY

Researchers found AI could help with creativity and education, but that it can confuse young children and generate harmful misinformation.

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NEXT in the Gallery: April art includes baseballs, ambiguous boundaries and scraposaurs

NEXTpittsburgh 3/31 5:00A L.E. McCullough

Using India ink, a magnifying glass and endless patience, George Sosnak produced nearly 800 painted baseballs. Here s where to see them and more in Pittsburgh this month. The post NEXT in the Gallery:...

NEXTpittsburgh nominated for 13 Golden Quill Awards by Press Club of Western Pennsylvania

NEXTpittsburgh 3/31 4:44A NEXT staff

NEXTpittsburgh writers, freelance contributors and photographers are nominated 13 times in 10 categories. The post NEXTpittsburgh nominated for 13 Golden Quill Awards by Press Club of Western...

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Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 3/31 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Swimsuit (use code SYDNEY15)// Matching Sarong Similar Linen Coverup // Hat Similar Linen Coverup // Necklaces (use code SYDNEY20)// Swimsuit // Hat I know it’s not quite swimsuit season yet, but...

Sen. McCormick touts Pittsburgh’s biotech facilities, calls for increased NIH investment

WESA 3/30 11:33P Kiley Koscinski

Pennsylvania’s Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said that he would oppose a reported White House plan to reduce federal funding for the National Institutes of Health.

Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes: Allergy symptoms start earlier with climate change

WESA 3/30 11:30P Zoë Read | WHYY

Temperature and precipitation pattern changes mean trees are blooming earlier.

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Pens Points: 2 big points in Canada’s capital

PensBurgh 3/26 9:01P Garrett Behanna

OTTAWA, CANADA - MARCH 26: Ben Kindel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his game-winning shootout goal against the Ottawa Senators on March 26, 2026 at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario,...

When should the Penguins make the Sergei Murashov call?

PensBurgh 3/26 3:58A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 14: Sergei Murashov #1 of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes a save in the third period during the game against the Utah Mammoth at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 14, 2025...

Malkin to miss second straight game with upper-body injury

PensBurgh 3/25 9:03P Mike Darnay

Mar 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates up ice with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at PPG Paints Arena....

GSAA makes a case the Penguins need a change in net

PensBurgh 3/25 9:25A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 24: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs (37) makes a save on Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in front during the third period in the NHL game between...

NHL Standings: The real March Madness

PensBurgh 3/25 3:46A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 22: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes a save in front of Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh,...

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