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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.

With less federal oversight, what’s next for civil rights enforcement in Pennsylvania schools?

WESA 3/18 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

State Sen. Lindsey Williams of Allegheny County is drafting a bill to expand civil rights enforcement within Pennsylvania’s Department of Education.

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Cooking for One teaches kitchen skills and grief management tactics in Green Tree

NEXTpittsburgh 3/26 1:00A Roman Hladio

The program, arranged by UPMC, teaches the survivors of spousal and familial losses how to cook and maintain a kitchen on their own. The post Cooking for One teaches kitchen skills and grief...

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Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 3/26 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Cardigan // Linen Skirt // Espadrille Wedges // Pointelle Tee (only $12!) Handbag is Mark Cross, but this is a really good look for less ! Bracelet I hope you are all having a wonderful week! I am...

Western Pa.’s only stand-alone birthing center celebrates 10,000th baby

WESA 3/25 11:32P Glynis Board

The Midwife Center in Pittsburgh's Strip District recently celebrated its 10,000th baby born at the facility. Harvey Allen Lantz was born on March 19, 2026.

The Iceland-to-Pittsburgh connection is strong during fish fry season

NEXTpittsburgh 3/25 1:00A By Hannah Frances Johansson | PM

While the tradition feels hyperlocal, the supply chain isn’t. Much of the cod and haddock served in Pittsburgh-area fish fries travels from Massachusetts, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and even the...

Candle-Making Business Is the Latest Pop-Up to Join Downtown Revitalization Effort

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/24 6:51A Ollie Gratzinger

PGH CANDLE S FLAGSHIP STORE IN THE NORTH SIDE IN 2022. | PHOTO FROM PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE ARCHIVE W ith less than a month until the 2026 NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh April 23-25, city officials...

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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,...

Evgeni Malkin injured, Ryan Shea nears return

PensBurgh 3/24 5:37A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 22: Taylor Hall #71 of the Carolina Hurricanes battles against Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

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