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Biden, Japanese prime minister to discuss military partnership

CBS Pittsburgh 4/9 4:23A

President Biden will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid concerns Chinese aggression in the Pacific could intensify in the coming years. It also comes after...

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All Pa. school standardized tests, including PSSAs, to move online by 2026

WESA 4/18 10:10A Jillian Forstadt

All Pennsylvania standardized tests — including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exams — will move online by 2026.

Talking about racism with kids can be challenging. These Pitt researchers want to help.

WESA 4/15 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have launched a new six-week training program to guide white parents through conversations with their children about race and...

Penn State Extension leaving 20% of positions unfilled as part of efforts to balance budget

WESA 4/15 11:30P Anne Danahy

Penn State Extension offers expertise across the state in fields like gardening, forestry and stormwater management, but budget shortfalls and a "hiring pause" mean about one...

Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers roll out higher ed plan built around grants and tuition discounts

WESA 4/13 8:00A Marc Levy | Associated Press

The plan pledges help for both in-state and out-of-state students who enroll in degree programs for high-priority disciplines, such as teaching and nursing.

Pittsburgh teen summit aims to build community around collective action on climate change

WESA 4/11 11:35P Jillian Forstadt

Teens from across the region will gather at the David Lawrence Convention Center this weekend for a day-long summit on climate action.

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Pirates recall pitcher Quinn Priester from Triple-A

TribLIVE 4/18 11:24A TribLive

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester on the Major League taxi squad Thursday.

Mike Sullivan, Alex Nedeljkovic paint Tristan Jarry, Penguins goalie situation in positive light

TribLIVE 4/18 11:22A Jerry DiPaola

Alex Nedeljkovic signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 1, 2023, the same day the team nailed down a more expensive piece of their puzzle. Tristan Jarry put his...

Pittsburgh Swifties excited for 'The Tortured Poets Department' album release

TribLIVE 4/18 10:57A Megan Swift

Katlyn Lenz-Zanis has been a Swiftie since the very beginning when Taylor Swift released her debut country-inspired album.

WVU Health System commits $400M to building projects

BizJournal Pittsburgh 4/18 10:15A Paul J. Gough

Includes new construction and expansion throughout the state.

Citizens closes branch near Pittsburgh and for an unusual reason

BizJournal Pittsburgh 4/18 10:15A Patty Tascarella

Citizens cuts three southwestern Pennsylvania branches during the first four months of 2024.

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Bicycling with beer, pink Heinz "Barbiecue" sauce, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on East End Brewing Company, Two Frays Brewery, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, Sweet Alchemy Bake Shop, and Le Mardi Gras, as well as a special Barbie-themed...

These historic Pittsburgh cookbooks are a roadmap to our culinary roots

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 12:00A Stacy Rounds

These vintage Pittsburgh cookbooks from the past 140 years may be worth a look for the local epicurean. Pittsburgh is unique in its culinary history, not because of Yinzer favorites like...

Lawrence Hall, Pittsburgh's swanky new food hall, puts past and present on the plate

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/10 11:00P Aakanksha Agarwal

Lawrence Hall, built within a repurposed 1890s warehouse, brims with history, and promises to be both a gastronome’s dream and a relaxing space to unwind. Years in the making, Lawrence Hall, a...

Cosmic cocktails, beer Olympics, Kennywood charcuterie, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/8 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Kennywood, GetGo, City Kitchen, Barcelona Wine Bar, and Space Bar, as well as big things for Baby Loves Tacos and brewery feats of strength at...

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Steelers LB T.J. Watt checks in among the highest-graded players from 2017 NFL Draft

Steelers Wire 4/18 8:15A Curt Popejoy

On Thursday, Pro Football Focus put out their list of the 10 highest-graded players from the 2017 NFL draft. You can check out the full list below showing Pittsburgh Steelers...

The Kyle Dubas year one report card with the Pittsburgh Penguins

PensBurgh 4/18 5:04A Gretz

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Giving out some grades. The first year of the Kyle Dubas era of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey is officially in the books, and it did not end the way anybody hoped it...

What would Steelers have to give up in trade for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk?

Steelers Wire 4/18 3:58A Allison Koehler

A Brandon Aiyuk trade has been the hottest topic tied to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. The disgruntled wide receiver unfollowed the San Fransisco 49ers on social...

Jeff Carter retires from NHL

PensBurgh 4/18 1:00A Mike Darnay

Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Carter spent his last three of his 19 NHL seasons in Pittsburgh. Jeff Carter is calling it a career after 19 seasons in the NHL. The Penguins winger announced...

Pens Points: That’s All, Folks

PensBurgh 4/18 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports The Penguins’ season has come to a bittersweet end. Here are your Pens Points for this Thursday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins closed the door on the regular...

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