Pittsburgh universities rise in U.S. News rankings

WESA 9/23 11:30P Aren Framil

Released this Monday, U.S. News ranked Pittsburgh universities among the best in the country in its 2027 National Universities tier list. Carnegie Mellon broke into the top 15 for the first time in the institution's history, ranked No. 14 overall.

Q&A: How a Canonsburg church is working to destigmatize mental illness

WESA 9/20 11:30P Glynis Board

Jonna and John “Murph” Murphy, husband-and-wife parishioners of St. Oscar Romero Parish, have spearheaded and led the St. Oscar Romero Parish Mental Health Ministry since August 2022.

David Dausey inaugurated as Duquesne University's 14th president

WESA 9/17 9:54A Christopher Ayers

Dausey, who served as the university's provost for eight years, officially assumed the presidency July 1, succeeding Ken Gormley, who is now chancellor.

PPS looks to increase number of seniors earning career credentials

WESA 9/16 11:30P Aren Framil

During Pittsburgh Public Schools monthly board of education meeting to review agenda items, directors discussed a goal of raising the percentage of PPS graduates earning industry-based qualifications.

Sixth annual Eradicate Hate Global Summit highlights the role of AI in combatting and stoking hate

WESA 9/13 11:30P Brady Dugan

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Eradicate Hate’s sixth annual Global Summit returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This year's focus: AI.

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs legislation guaranteeing 30 minutes of recess to elementary...

WESA 9/10 11:38P Cory Sharber | WHYY

The governor signed a bill Wednesday that was approved by the state legislature as part of the 2026-27 budget.

Youth vaping is declining. Pa. schools are seeing the trend, too

WESA 9/10 11:35P Katie Knol | WITF

Nicotine vape use among middle and high school students fell to 5.2% in 2025, the lowest rate since the behavior peaked in 2019.

Pa. school districts face rising special education costs as funding falls behind

WESA 9/5 8:00A Katie Knol | WITF

As special education enrollment grows, districts are turning to raising property taxes to help cover rising costs.

Pittsburgh Steelers working with local schools to enrich learning, improve attendance

WESA 9/3 11:30P Glynis Board

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expanding partnerships with local schools.

Pa. may ban cellphones in schools. Some educators say they’re already seeing results

WESA 8/30 11:30P Kenny Cooper | WHYY

The “bell-to-bell” bans face skepticism from students and parents. After going phone-free, early adopters say the difference is striking.

Some Pa. schools are cutting off charter students’ access to yellow buses after court ruling

WESA 8/27 8:00A Jaxon White | Spotlight PA

Charters say it’s unfair to cut off their students’ access to school buses. Public districts say it’s about their budgets.

Childcare center at Pittsburgh International Airport marks 3 years, opens to the public

WESA 8/20 11:31P Jenna Post

"I don't think there's ever a time that a big organization or an airport wouldn't need something like this," said Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis who created a lot of the momentum behind the PIT's childcare endeavor.

Pittsburgh kids learn tricks and ‘tenacity’ at skateboarding camp

WESA 8/20 11:30P Julia Maruca

At Switch and Signal Skatepark, just outside of Pittsburgh in Swissvale, kids aged five to 13 get the hang of the basics of skating, and practice their tricks alongside teachers and other kids.

Audubon Society of Western Pa. lands $240k to expand community conservation education efforts

WESA 8/20 11:30P Glynis Board

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s goal is to turn bird-curiosity around Pittsburgh into bird-love and ultimately, conservation action. A new grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation will enrich those efforts for the next 18 months.

How the costly digital age is leaving behind Pa.’s rural, underfunded schools

WESA 8/18 11:30P Kenny Cooper | WHYY

Students in remote school districts like Otto-Eldred are using failing, outdated technology. In some cases, it's costing them their futures.