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As PPS works to expand its gifted programs, students say encouragement and preparation are key

WESA 7/27 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Between 2021 and 2024, only about 12% of Black high schoolers at PPS completed at least one AP course. That’s compared to more than 40% of white students in the district.

PPS says it wants to move gifted programs into all schools. How one teacher’s paving the way.

WESA 7/26 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

PPS leaders say expanding gifted offerings will require them to close the beloved Gifted Center, located in the West End, and move these enrichment opportunities into...

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Armina Stone Crafts a Natural Vision for the Ultimate House 2026

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/29 8:54A Sponsored Content Partner Armina

PHOTO BY CASEY MAHAVEN Since Armina Stone opened its doors in 2015, we have proudly partnered with Pittsburgh Magazine to showcase exceptional design while making a meaningful difference in our...

Pet of the Month: Mageeny

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/29 8:41A Sponsored Content Partner Humane

Some cats immediately command a room. Others quietly steal your heart. Mageeny manages to do both. This stunning 5-year-old cat has been waiting for her forever home at Humane Animal Rescue of...

10+ awesome August events in Pittsburgh, from VegFest and Barrel & Flow to the CatVideoFest

NEXTpittsburgh 7/29 8:12A Jennifer Baron

If August is any indication, summer in the Burgh is showing zero signs of slowing down. The month is off to the races with beloved food and drink festivals, a brand new...

City Wins Award for Riverview Park Restoration Project

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/29 7:25A Ollie Gratzinger

VALLEY REFUGE SHELTER IN RIVERVIEW PARK | COURTESY OF THE PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY O ne of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy s projects has been recognized for excellence in historic preservation....

Your Perfect Summer Starts in Ocean City

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/29 7:11A Sponsored Content Partner Ocean

PHOTO PROVIDED BY OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Make It a Summer to Smile About in Ocean City, Maryland Ocean City doesn t do summer halfway. Think long beach days, warm nights and more ways to fill them than...

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Could the Penguins score 300 goals next season?

PensBurgh 7/29 1:58A Jim Rixner

PHILADELPHIA , PA - APRIL 22: Pittsburgh Penguins teammates celebrate a goal during game three of the Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburg Penguins on...

Carter Sanderson shines at 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase

PensBurgh 7/28 2:37A Jim Rixner

Carter Sanderson, a sixth round pick of the Penguins in 2025, is a victim of the numbers game to not merit inclusion in our ongoing Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25 series this year. Sanderson is still 18...

PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 24 Ryan Miller

PensBurgh 7/28 1:37A Julia Stumbaugh

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - NOVEMBER 22: Ryan Miller #23 of the Portland Winterhawks carries the puck against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on November 22, 2025 in Kelowna, British Columbia....

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Mid-summer Penguins offseason checklist

PensBurgh 7/27 4:57A Jim Rixner

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - NOVEMBER 14: Erik Karlsson #65, Sidney Crosby #87 and Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins listen to the American national anthem before a game against the Nashville...

Jason Robertson signs with Dallas, appears to end saga

PensBurgh 7/22 1:06A Jim Rixner

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - APRIL 22: Jason Robertson #21 of the Dallas Stars looks on after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild in the first period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley...

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