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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...

Carnegie Mellon University lays off more than a dozen computer science staff members

WESA 8/7 9:53A Rachel McDevitt

CMU cut 18 employees in administrative and academic support roles, according to a statement.

School closures loom over Pittsburgh and Philly. How they want to handle middle school differs.

WESA 8/6 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Public Schools face declining enrollment and aging school buildings. But their approach in addressing these problems differs when it comes to...

Pa. Lt. Gov. Davis visits North Side youth radio show to celebrate state-funded summer programs

WESA 8/5 11:30P Eliyahu Gasson

Building Opportunity through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) is Pennsylvania’s first major state investment in youth enrichment outside the classroom, Davis said. He serves as...

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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center names new director

WESA 8/11 5:27A Kiley Koscinski

UPMC has named renowned researcher and clinician John C. Byrd as the new director of the Hillman Cancer Center. Byrd is a clinical specialist in leukemia and other blood...

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Pittsburgh Set to Reopen Free Spay and Neuter Program for Non-Feral Cats, Other Pets

Pittsburgh Magazine 8/11 5:21A Erin Yudt

A FORMER STRAY CAT AT WHISKER WONDERLAND, A CAT CAFE IN BELLEVUE. | PHOTO BY ERIN YUDT W hen Anna Montano bought her home on Pittsburgh s North Side five years ago, she knew nothing about rescuing...

Pittsburgh’s beloved breakfast cart faces its toughest challenge yet

NEXTpittsburgh 8/11 1:00A Aakanksha Agarwal

It started with the worst breakfast sandwich of his life. On a cold day in the spring of 2021, Ryan Chavara was spiraling through Pittsburgh’s East End, gripped by an unusually intense craving: a good...

August Amazon Finds

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 8/11 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Air Purifier // Skort // Foaming Body Wash Burgundy Bag // Red Sandals Colorful Necklace // Flower Shears Ballet Flats // Pearl Cardigan // Face Masks - We just got this Air...

Pittsburgh researchers develop rapid treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning

WESA 8/10 11:32P Kiley Koscinski

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are developing a new therapy to more quickly treat carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Rumor round up for what little is going on

PensBurgh 8/11 2:42A Jim Rixner

The dog days of summer are in full effect, where apparently all the NHL managers decided to all cut out to their cottages way before normal this time around. There hasn’t been a trade made across the...

A mini 2009 reunion at Fleury’s party

PensBurgh 8/10 2:45A Jim Rixner

A fun slice of life for Sunday: Max Talbot reshared a picture on Instagram of a bunch of 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Penguins (and Brent Johnson) getting together to celebrate Marc-Andre Fleury. From...

Summer hypothetical: what if the Penguins get better goaltending next season?

PensBurgh 8/8 3:01A Jim Rixner

When shifting gears to think about the upcoming season, goaltending will be a big focus and point of emphasis for any NHL team, but especially the Pittsburgh Penguins. 2024-25 saw a drama-filled year...

PensBurgh Top-25 under 25: No. 15 Emil Pieniniemi

PensBurgh 8/7 9:49P Adam Gretz

The 2025 version of our Pensburgh Top-25 Under 25 countdown list rolls on with a look at a prospect from Kyle Dubas’ first draft class with the Pittsburgh Penguins, defenseman Emil Pieniniemi. Catch...

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What to expect from Sidney Crosby in his age 38 season

PensBurgh 8/7 5:30A Adam Gretz

(Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is celebrating his 38th birthday on Thursday, and for most players that would be an age where they would either...

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