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Search expands for American college student who vanished in the Dominican Republic

CBS Pittsburgh 3/14 3:21A

Officials say their investigation into the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is considering the possibility of drowning and foul play. The...

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New surveillance video shows missing Pitt student before disappearance in Dominican Republican

CBS Pittsburgh 3/12 3:17A

Newly unveiled surveillance video shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the moments before she disappeared while on spring break with friends in...

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Extra funding for 100s of Pa. districts is in question. See if yours could be affected.

WESA 3/13 11:30P Sarah Anne Hughes | Spotlight PA

Key Republicans are questioning whether an “adequacy” supplement targeted at underfunded schools is inherently unfair.

PPS superintendent says more capacity is needed to transform reading scores

WESA 3/12 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

Superintendent Wayne Walters told board members Wednesday that the district needs more trained reading specialists to move the needle on third-grade reading scores.

Shaler Area High School welcomes Japanese students for STEAM-based educational exchange

WESA 3/12 11:30P Gabriela Herring

10 Japanese students spent a week in an educational STEAM-focused immersion program in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh school board candidate slate launches ahead of Tuesday’s filing deadline

WESA 3/10 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

They’re endorsed by Black Women for a Better Education, which has successfully elected several candidates to the school board in the last few years.

What do PPS students want to see for the district’s future? More access at every school

WESA 3/9 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

WESA went to the PPS Student Voice conference to ask students what they think about the district's proposed changes, as well as their hopes for the district’s future.

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Enter to Win VIP Tickets to the National Comedy Center

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/16 5:00A PM Staff

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER J oin Pittsburgh Magazine on a VIP day trip to the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum in beautiful Jamestown, New York Comedy s...

9 Things to Know About Duquesne University President Ken Gormley As He Announces New Role

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/16 4:39A Virginia Linn

PHOTO COURTESY DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY S erving nearly a decade as the 13th president of Duquesne University , Ken Gormley has announced he is stepping down from that position in 2026. But then he ll take...

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‘Nobody knew exactly what to do’: 5 years on, what scientific lessons were learned during COVID?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/15 11:30P Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-

Local response wasn t perfect, but it wasn t perfect anywhere, says disease epidemiologist Donald Burke, former dean of the Pitt School of Public Health.

All-female heart surgery at AGH draws attention to a male-dominated medical field

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/14 11:30P By Anya Sostek / Pittsburgh Post

I didn t know any female cardiothoracic surgeons until I came to Pittsburgh a couple of years ago, says AHN surgery fellow Whitney Taylor.

‘The same here as it is in any city’: What to know about the risk of TB

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/14 11:00P Roberta Burkhart / Pittsburgh Po

A bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs, tuberculosis is treatable with medication, but can be fatal without.

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Soju Announces Re-Opening Date

Good Food Pittsburgh 3/7 5:05A Emily Catalano

Consider this the best news you ll hear all week. Soju, the much-loved Korean American restaurant in Garfield, will be re-opening for dinner service on Tuesday, March 11. The...

It’s Opening Day at Page’s

Good Food Pittsburgh 3/7 3:51A Emily Catalano

Page Dairy Mart is back for another season! The beloved South Side spot will officially reopen today, March 7 at 11:00 A.M., ready to serve up all the ice cream and classic...

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Gamethread: Devils @ Penguins

PensBurgh 3/15 8:45A Hooks Orpik

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pens and Devils meet on the ice Talk about the game with Pens fans here!

Game Preview: New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/15/2025

PensBurgh 3/15 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Pens take on a Devils team making a playoff push despite missing Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton. Who: New Jersey Devils (36-25-6, 78 points, 3rd place...

Random Penguins thoughts: Crosby’s record chase, lottery watch and Rickard Rakell

PensBurgh 3/14 5:44A Gretz

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Sidney Crosby gets closer to another record, why I do not care about the NHL Draft Lottery odds for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, and more thoughts on Rickard...

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Pens Points: Jarry Rides Again

PensBurgh 3/14 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Penguins win their third consecutive game thanks, in large part, to the play of Tristan Jarry. Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning... The Pittsburgh...

Pens Points: Playin’ the Blues

PensBurgh 3/13 12:00A rjnaugle2

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Penguins welcome a desperate Blues squad to Pittsburgh and Pens Points has everything to get your ready for puck drop. Tuesday’s win over the...

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