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Pa. House Education Committee advances school cellphone bill ahead of budget negotiations

WESA 4/28 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

After the Republican-controlled Senate approved their version of the bill in February, members of the House Education Committee opted to pass an amended version of the...

Pa. lawmakers push ‘welcoming schools’ bills to strengthen protections for immigrant students

WESA 4/27 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

While some states are considering legislation that would challenge immigrant students’ educational rights, some Pennsylvania lawmakers want to make commonwealth schools more...

PPS weighs amending opt-out policy for parents with conflicting, ‘sincerely held’ religious beliefs

WESA 4/22 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

A policy Pittsburgh Public Schools is considering would require teachers to provide advance notice to parents when lessons may result in a religious conflict, including...

Pitt, students navigate housing challenges amid increasing enrollment

WESA 4/22 11:30P Rachel McDevitt

The recent enrollment increase at the University of Pittsburgh is squeezing the student housing supply.

City of Pittsburgh teams up with violence interrupters in effort to keep kids safe during NFL Draft

WESA 4/20 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

City outreach coordinator Cornell Jones said violence interrupters will be stationed downtown this week to address any conflict that may arise.

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Weekend Wish List

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 5/1 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Mint Green Athletic Dress // Floral Athletic Dress // Crochet Dress Fringe Scarf // Nude Sandals // Blue Earrings Bracelets // Pink Clutch // Canvas and Leather Tote // Hand...

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A look at the ‘Wild West’ of synthetic kratom, which doctors are calling ‘more potent than...

WESA 4/30 11:41P Liz Tung | WHYY

Since 2015, kratom poisonings have surged by 1,200%, according to a recent report.

12+ things to do this weekend, from JFilm Opening Night to the Pittsburgh Marathon

NEXTpittsburgh 4/30 5:42A Jennifer Baron

Spring is in full bloom across Pittsburgh with festivals and markets, arts and culture, local outings, premiere productions and more. The post 12+ things to do this weekend, from JFilm Opening Night...

12 must-do May events, from Chalk Fest to the Carnegie International to the Strawberry Jell-O...

NEXTpittsburgh 4/30 3:00A Jennifer Baron

Our May Event Guide is here to help Pittsburghers dive into the long-awaited season of festival fun and outdoor experiences. The post 12 must-do May events, from Chalk Fest to the Carnegie...

Survey: Pennsylvanians’ dissatisfaction with health care in the commonwealth on the rise

WESA 4/29 11:31P Ian Karbal | Pennsylvania Capita

Over one in four people surveyed said they or someone in their household struggled to access care in the last year due to cost.

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Dan Muse has been named a Jack Adams Award finalist

PensBurgh 5/1 8:24A Mike Darnay

Mar 10, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse walks off the ice after the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James...

2026 early off-season checklist for the Penguins

PensBurgh 5/1 2:17A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 27: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes the ice against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Five of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS...

Closing thoughts on the 2025-26 Penguins playoff experience

PensBurgh 4/30 3:59A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 27: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Five of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on...

Game 6 Aftermath: How the game was lost for the Penguins

PensBurgh 4/30 3:27A Jim Rixner

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 29: Parker Wotherspoon #28 of the Pittsburgh Penguins embraces Arturs Silovs #37 of the Pittsburgh Penguins after a overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game...

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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers, Round 1 Game 6, 4/29/2026

PensBurgh 4/29 7:34A Julia Stumbaugh

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 25: Tyson Foerster #71 of the Philadelphia Flyers battles for the puck along the boards against Erik Karlsson #65 of the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wells Fargo...

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