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Pittsburgh will use youth 'violence interrupters' as mediators. What does that mean?

WESA 6/25 12:02A Jeremy Scott

Initiatives that Pittsburgh Public Schools has been undertaking to curb school violence seem to be paying off. Officials have reported at 23% reduction in disciplinary events...

Democrats want to make Pa.’s $680 million school choice program more accountable

WESA 6/23 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

The state tax credit is mirrored by President Donald Trump’s new federal education tax credit, which will offer similar tax relief to individuals donating to eligible school...

Pittsburgh Public Schools poised to adopt new purchasing policies after city controller’s urging

WESA 6/16 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

The district is considering policy changes that would require administrators to solicit multiple bids when contracting for professional services, materials and supplies.

'Violence interrupters' to be deployed to Pittsburgh pools this summer, per youth safety leaders

WESA 6/15 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

Outreach workers, community "violence interrupters" and public safety officials will be on hand at every city pool this summer, according to City of Pittsburgh STOP the...

Pittsburgh Public kicks off period of transition and mourning for families at closing schools

WESA 6/14 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

For many PPS families and staff, the school board’s decision to close schools last month has set off a period of grief and transition.

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Bring Your Kids to Learn to Swim at City Pools

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/26 7:35A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO BY RICHARD COOK The first day of summer was June 21, and it has hit the ground running. With high temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s next week, pool season is officially upon us. To help...

Pickleball Courts Are Coming to Arts Landing

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/26 7:30A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO VIA SHUTTERSTOCK P eople often ask if Pickleball has anything to do with pickles. According to officials at the Pickleball Warehouse in Homewood, next month it will. Pickleball will join the...

Danny Elfman Brings His ‘Symphony of Chaos’ to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/26 6:45A Kahmeela Adams-Friedson

PHOTO COURTESY DANNY ELFMAN I t s been nearly 40 years since Danny Elfman played in Pittsburgh. Laughing as he recalls that early visit, he muses, It would have been a little club, you know,...

Designing Dignity: The Prototype

WESA 6/26 12:00A Kiley Koscinski

Part five of WESA's Designing Dignity series explores how and if robots are able to step into caregiving roles to alleviate workforce shortages as populations age and require...

Weekend Wish List

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 6/26 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Printed Shift Dress // White Eyelet Swimsuit // Lobster Clutch // Red Scarf Sailboat Cardigan // Blue Athletic Skort Blue Necklace // Hydrangea Basket Tote Striped Knit Shorts...

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Penguins select Tomas Galvas with 54th overall pick

PensBurgh 6/27 6:10A Jim Rixner

FRIBOURG, SWITZERLAND - MAY 15: Tomas Galvas of Czechia in action during the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Switzerland game between Czechia and Denmark at BCF Arena on May 15, 2026 in...

Penguins draft Markus Ruck in second round

PensBurgh 6/27 5:40A Jim Rixner

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: (L-R) Markus Ruck, Gavin McKenna and Liam Ruck pose for a photo during Day One of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by...