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UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

WESA 7/1 10:38A Collin Binkley | Associated Pres

The federal case focused on Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who last competed for the University of Pennsylvania in 2022.

Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pa. kids’ academic prospects, report says

WESA 6/29 1:01A Elena Eisenstadt | Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania school districts are struggling to find enough certified teachers to fill vacancies, a trend advocates say is diminishing the quality of kids' education.

Southwestern Pennsylvania school districts to consider tax hikes as expenses grow

WESA 6/22 11:31P Abigail Hakas | Point Park Unive

A wave of property tax hikes is set to sweep school districts across Southwestern Pennsylvania as costs rise and COVID - 19 relief funds run out.

Advocates call on Pa. state lawmakers to address 'literacy crisis' as scores drop nationwide

WESA 6/22 11:30P Sydney Roach

Only about one-third of fourth grade students in Pennsylvania were proficient in reading in 2024, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress. Now, advocates...

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10+ things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh, from Fourth of July celebrations to Anthrocon

NEXTpittsburgh 7/2 7:08A Jennifer Baron

What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, July 3-6? Find out here. Know of a cool event? Email us . Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6: Lozziwurm is opening at the Children s Museum of Pittsburgh 10...

Fake trees and windowless buildings: Explore Pittsburgh’s hidden infrastructure

NEXTpittsburgh 7/2 5:00A David S. Rotenstein

Pittsburghers are surrounded by infrastructure. Some of it is easy to see, much of it is hidden. All of it is embedded in our business districts and residential neighborhoods. Telecommunications and...

Pittsburgh concerts 2025: Everything you need in one place

NEXTpittsburgh 7/2 3:00A Annette Bassett

This cozy niche here (July to September) may be the best time of the year for live music. It’s the height of outdoor concert season, with plenty of time left to catch a show at Hartwood Acres or South...

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Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 7/2 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Body Lotion // Sports Bra // Striped Cotton Pullover Sunglasses Martini Claw Clip // Earrings // Candle // Striped Shirt // Setting Mist // White Jeans I round up my favorite...

CMU, Pitt join other universities to study artificial intelligence’s impact on workforce

WESA 7/1 11:33P Rachel McDevitt

A new research project aims to bridge the gap between concerns over artificial intelligence and its true impact on jobs.

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NHL Free Agency: Penguins sign forward Anthony Mantha

PensBurgh 7/2 3:57A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Leah Hennel/Getty Images Big forward will look to get his career on track with the Pens The Penguins have signed free agent forward Anthony Mantha, according to reports. The contract comes...

What does the Penguins’ roster look like post-July 1?

PensBurgh 7/2 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Where do Kyle Dubas and the Penguins stand after day one of free agency? Day one of Free Agent Frenzy 2025 is in the books, and as general...

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Penguins sign free agent defenseman Parker Wotherspoon to two-year contract

PensBurgh 7/1 7:42A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Former Bruin joins the Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins made their first signing of the 2025 NHL free agency period by adding defenseman Parker Wotherspoon....

On this date in Penguins history: Phil Kessel comes to Pittsburgh

PensBurgh 7/1 4:30A rjnaugle2

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Ten years ago, the Penguins shocked the hockey world when they acquired Phil Kessel from Toronto. In what turned out to be a “Do you remember where you were when...

NHL Free Agency Day: What to expect with the Penguins

PensBurgh 7/1 1:00A Hooks Orpik

@penguins It might not be an exciting day for the Pens on one of the league’s busiest Happy July everyone. As the calendar flips over into the heat of summer, the NHL prepares to open up shop with...

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