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What happened to snow days? Pa. education advocates caution against too much remote learning

WESA 2/15 10:32P Jillian Forstadt

For some students and families, remote days were a welcome continuation of classroom lessons. For others, however, online and asynchronous instruction meant missing the...

Pittsburgh’s First Lady Katie O’Connor looks to prioritize early education learning

WESA 2/15 10:30P Ayla Saeed

“The studies and the science behind the significance and early learning, it is just simply staggering,” First Lady Katie O'Connor said during a roundtable discussion she...

Fear of ICE grips Pittsburgh Public Schools classrooms, impacting attendance

WESA 2/11 10:32P Jillian Forstadt

Rumors of an ICE agent approaching Taylor Allderdice High School’s campus in Squirrel Hill last week had students and teachers on high alert.

Mayor Corey O’Connor wants to see vacant Pittsburgh Public schools utilized

WESA 2/10 10:34P Jillian Forstadt

Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor has made city schools a distinctly visible part of his first weeks in office.

Pa. students could receive $5K annually to pursue degrees for ‘in demand’ jobs

WESA 2/5 10:30P Carson Folio

The “Grow PA Grant,” which awards students up to $5,000 a year, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. To be eligible, students must pursue "in demand"...

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Real Pittsburgh Weddings: Brendan and Ellie

Pittsburgh Magazine 2/17 3:53A Jamie Crow

PHOTO BY LEEANN MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY Brendan Murray and Ellie Tiskus August 2, 2025 PHOTO BY LEEANN MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY When Brendan Met Ellie Brendan Murray and Ellie Tiskus first connected at a bar in...

February Amazon Finds

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 2/16 11:00P noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Swimsuit Wrap // Blue and White Dress // Pet Hair Broom Ice Bucket // This Oak House Book Shoe Protector Spray // Valet Tray w/ Drawer // Oura Ring I haven't done an Amazon...

The first wedding in August Wilson’s childhood home closed a circle 80 years in the making

NEXTpittsburgh 2/16 4:17A Aakanksha Agarwal

In elementary school, Reggie Howze sat beside Frederick August Kittel Jr. — aka August Wilson. They would become fast friends. The post The first wedding in August Wilson’s childhood home closed a...

Aramark, City of Asylum Bookstore, Tri-Arc Manufacturing and more: Pittsburgh jobs for 2/16/26

NEXTpittsburgh 2/16 4:01A Jennifer Baron

Check the NEXT Job Board every Monday for the latest job openings in a variety of industries across the Pittsburgh area. The post Aramark, City of Asylum Bookstore, Tri-Arc Manufacturing and more:...

PDP looks to fill more Downtown storefronts, starting with a Silly Goose

NEXTpittsburgh 2/16 12:00A By Erin Yudt | Pittsburgh Media

As the NFL Draft nears, a self-described silly goose from Jim Thorpe is setting his sights on Downtown Pittsburgh, with help from a local nonprofit eager to fill empty storefronts. The post PDP looks...

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Pens Points: Knockouts Begin

PensBurgh 2/17 12:24A Robbie Naugle

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 15: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image was captured using a static remote camera behind the goal.) Players of Team Canada and Team France shake hands after the Men's Preliminary Group A...

Sidney Crosby sets Team Canada Olympic scoring record

PensBurgh 2/15 5:33A Jim Rixner

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 13: Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the third period during the Men's Preliminary Group A match between Canada and...

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2026 Olympics: On Sidney Crosby ‘passing the torch’ to Connor McDavid

PensBurgh 2/13 3:09A Jim Rixner

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 12: Captain, Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada react with Connor McDavid #97 during the Men's Ice Hockey - Group A match between Team Czech Republic and Team Canada on day six...

Penguins prospects earn AHL, WHL weekly honors

PensBurgh 2/10 3:17A Julia Stumbaugh

Avery Hayes isn’t the only Penguins prospect who is coming out of a big week. Kale Dach, Calgary Hitmen forward and seventh-round 2025 draft pick, was named the WHL’s Rookie of the Week after racking...

Hockey gets underway in Milan this week. Here’s a reminder of the Olympic rules.

PensBurgh 2/10 1:45A Mike Darnay

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 09: Players of Team United States pose for photographs during training on day three of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on...

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