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Pa. student teacher stipend program needs more funding to meet high demand, advocates say

WESA 4/18 11:31P Stephen Williams | WHYY

Bipartisan legislation is funding the program, which works to lessen the financial burden facing student teachers.

Pittsburgh diocese taps Lauren Martin to lead the region’s Catholic schools

WESA 4/18 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

Martin will helm the diocese’s 10 high schools and 35 elementary schools, which serve roughly 13,000 students across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties.

All Pa. school standardized tests, including PSSAs, to move online by 2026

WESA 4/18 10:10A Jillian Forstadt

All Pennsylvania standardized tests — including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exams — will move online by 2026.

Talking about racism with kids can be challenging. These Pitt researchers want to help.

WESA 4/15 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have launched a new six-week training program to guide white parents through conversations with their children about race and...

Penn State Extension leaving 20% of positions unfilled as part of efforts to balance budget

WESA 4/15 11:30P Anne Danahy

Penn State Extension offers expertise across the state in fields like gardening, forestry and stormwater management, but budget shortfalls and a "hiring pause" mean about one...

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Pirates GM Ben Cherington doing balancing act with management of Paul Skenes, Jared Jones

TribLIVE 4/24 11:46A Kevin Gorman

When it comes to pitch counts and innings management, Ben Cherington is doing a balancing act between having open lines of communication and keeping the Pittsburgh Pirates plans close to the vest.

Steelers Should Get What They Need, But Not Get Greedy

Pittsburgh Magazine 4/24 11:07A Mike Prisuta

Embed from Getty Images O ptions abound for the Steelers, a good team but not a great one and perhaps a team on the rise. But at the same time it’s a team with multiple...

Brookings takes closer look at Pitt BioForge, Krystal Biotech success in Pittsburgh

BizJournal Pittsburgh 4/24 10:31A Paul J. Gough

The think tank highlighted the Pittsburgh region's efforts to grow biotech and bioscience.

Steelers encounter NFL Draft class loaded with receivers, corners but lacking at other spots

TribLIVE 4/24 10:00A Joe Rutter

For the first time in NFL history, quarterbacks could be drafted with the first four picks. Six could be selected in the first round.

Arizona House advances repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban to the Senate

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 4/24 9:47A By Jacques Billeaud and Jonathan

Three Republicans joined in with all 29 Democrats on Wednesday to repeal a law that predated Arizona s statehood and provides no exceptions for rape or incest.

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7 New Restaurants to Try This Spring

Good Food Pittsburgh 4/24 5:19A Emily Catalano

It s been a busy few months for restaurant openings in Pittsburgh, with the addition of some fantastic new options (including Nova Asian Food Hall and the return of Thyme...

Dave and Andy's says goodbye, Construction Junction turns 25 with wine, and more Pittsburgh food...

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/22 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Cafe Agnes' pupusas popping up at Duo's Tacqueria, a sad goodbye to Dave and Andy's, and a good reason to run to Aslin Beer. Mancini’s Bakery x...

These eco-friendly Pittsburgh restaurants are putting in the work to be sustainable

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/21 11:00P Aakanksha Agarwal

If you’re hungry, but want to leave as little trace as possible, here is a guide to Pittsburgh's blossoming eco-friendly restaurant scene. Sure, April brings May flowers or whatever, but it also...

Bicycling with beer, pink Heinz "Barbiecue" sauce, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on East End Brewing Company, Two Frays Brewery, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, Sweet Alchemy Bake Shop, and Le Mardi Gras, as well as a special Barbie-themed...

These historic Pittsburgh cookbooks are a roadmap to our culinary roots

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 12:00A Stacy Rounds

These vintage Pittsburgh cookbooks from the past 140 years may be worth a look for the local epicurean. Pittsburgh is unique in its culinary history, not because of Yinzer favorites like...

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2024 NFL draft: 5 day-three sleeper prospects for the Steelers

Steelers Wire 4/24 8:03A Curt Popejoy

The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have three picks on the third day of the 2024 NFL draft. One in the fourth round and two more in the sixth round. As important as the team s...

Draft preview: The curious, bizarre, sad case of Kalen King's plummeting stock

DK Pittsburgh Sports 4/24 7:59A Cory Giger

This could be a very rich, deep and productive draft for Penn State, with as many as 10 players potentially getting selected, including two in the first round: sure-fire guy...

Analysis: What to do with Penguins' unrestricted free agents?

DK Pittsburgh Sports 4/24 7:58A Taylor Haase

Kyle Dubas has a busy offseason ahead of him. As Dubas acknowledged in his season-ending media availability last week, the Penguins still have a ways to go toward becoming a...

Which WR will the Steelers trade for?

Steelers Wire 4/24 7:23A Curt Popejoy

On Wednesday, the news came out that the Pittsburgh Steelers were restructuring the contract of edge defender Alex Highsmith to free up $7 million in cap space. With that, the...

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Steelers restructure contract of EDGE Alex Highsmith

Steelers Wire 4/24 7:03A Curt Popejoy

If the rumors of the Pittsburgh Steelers looking to trade for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk needed a little more stoking, this might be it. According to NFL...

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