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Gov. Josh Shapiro gives update on U.S. Steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania

CBS Pittsburgh 8/12 9:13A

Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed reporters again Tuesday about Monday's explosion that killed two people at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works, south of Pittsburgh. CBS News...

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Pittsburgh Public’s new ethnic studies course examines local history and identity

WESA 8/17 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Pittsburgh Public Schools has maintained its focus on introducing the high school ethnic studies course amid federal DEI education bans.

Pa. Senate passes budget bill, but Democrats oppose GOP education, transit plans

WESA 8/13 6:03A Tom Riese, Jillian Forstadt

More than six weeks past the state budget deadline, the Republican-led Senate returned to Harrisburg Tuesday afternoon to pass its own spending proposal — one that stands...

Pennsylvania universities cutting costs through layoffs, mergers to meet financial challenge

WESA 8/12 11:31P Stephen Williams | WHYY

The belt-tightening follows drops in the number of college-age students, federal fund cuts and higher costs. Ten universities have closed or merged since 2016.

Carnegie Mellon University launches new venture to further math research with AI

WESA 8/10 11:33P Rachel McDevitt

The National Science Foundation is awarding $6.6 million to CMU to start the Institute for Computer-Aided Reasoning in Mathematics.

Education advocates pressure Pa. lawmakers to include cyber charter reforms into late budget

WESA 8/7 11:30P Jaxon White | LNP / LancasterOnl

A dozen education advocacy groups sent a letter to state lawmakers on Wednesday urging them to reform the cyber charter funding mechanism as part of a deal to finalize the...

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The big impact of Pennsylvania pharmacy closures, explained in 3 maps

WESA 8/19 11:32P Ed Mahon | Spotlight PA

Hundreds of pharmacy closures since 2020 have left patients with fewer options across Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvanians face higher health insurance costs as insurers propose 19% increase to 2026 premiums

WESA 8/19 11:31P Nicole Leonard | WHYY

Health insurers offering plans on Pennie, the state Affordable Care Act exchange, say rising costs and expiring enhanced premium tax credits are driving the increase...

Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Bertha, the Cane Corso

Pittsburgh Magazine 8/19 8:55A Sponsored Content Partner Animal

Breed: Mastiff, Cane Corso Sex: Female Age: 5 years old Weight: 80.2 lbs. Meet Bertha This gorgeous five-year-old Cane Corso may look like a big, serious lady but once she gets to know you, she s all...

Pittsburgh Airport Dog Named Steeler is Contender in Cutest Canine Contest

Pittsburgh Magazine 8/19 7:49A Virginia Linn

STEELER, AN EXPLOSIVE-SNIFFING CANINE, POSES ON ONE OF THE MOUNT WASHINGTON OVERLOOKS. | PHOTO COURTESY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION S teeler, an explosive-sniffing Labrador retriever at...

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Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 8/19 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Planner // Dry Shampoo // Jeans // Tote Liner Needlepoint Pillow // Checkered Cutting Board Perfume // Handbag // Spritz Sunscreen // Lip Gloss Wow, this is so late!...

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New name emerges in potential sale of Penguins

PensBurgh 8/18 7:58A Jim Rixner

News like a bolt from the blue on a Monday afternoon.. https://t.co/e5RQhGjznR Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 18, 2025 From Friedman: There is a new name to watch regarding the potential sale...

10 Penguins games to circle on the calendar

PensBurgh 8/18 3:55A Jim Rixner

With all NHL news mired in the unofficial summer shutdown, why not look ahead to some of the top games that stand out on the 2025-26 calendar for the Penguins? We’ll go in order of the schedule....

What can the Penguins unlock with Justin Brazeau?

PensBurgh 8/15 3:56A Jim Rixner

Justin Brazeau was the latest Penguin free agent signee to talk to the media in the summer, and this could be an interesting one to dive into a little bit. 6 6 . 227 pounds. Net-front menace. Justin...

Who could make their NHL debuts for the Penguins in 2025-26?

PensBurgh 8/14 3:20A Jim Rixner

What is one thing that Rutger McGroarty, Joel Blomqvist, Owen Pickering and Ville Koivunen have in common? All skated a solo rookie lap to signify their first NHL game in the 2024-25 season . Look at...

Catching up with the remaining active Penguin Stanley Cup champions

PensBurgh 8/13 4:38A Jim Rixner

Chad Ruhwedel announced his retirement yesterday, sunsetting another career from the Stanley Cup era for the Penguins. Ruhwedel, 35, played 34 regular season games and six playoff games in 2016-17 —...

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