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Pa. may ban cellphones in schools. Some educators say they’re already seeing results

WESA 8/30 11:30P Kenny Cooper | WHYY

The “bell-to-bell” bans face skepticism from students and parents. After going phone-free, early adopters say the difference is striking.

Some Pa. schools are cutting off charter students’ access to yellow buses after court ruling

WESA 8/27 8:00A Jaxon White | Spotlight PA

Charters say it’s unfair to cut off their students’ access to school buses. Public districts say it’s about their budgets.

Childcare center at Pittsburgh International Airport marks 3 years, opens to the public

WESA 8/20 11:31P Jenna Post

"I don't think there's ever a time that a big organization or an airport wouldn't need something like this," said Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis who...

Pittsburgh kids learn tricks and ‘tenacity’ at skateboarding camp

WESA 8/20 11:30P Julia Maruca

At Switch and Signal Skatepark, just outside of Pittsburgh in Swissvale, kids aged five to 13 get the hang of the basics of skating, and practice their tricks alongside...

Audubon Society of Western Pa. lands $240k to expand community conservation education efforts

WESA 8/20 11:30P Glynis Board

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s goal is to turn bird-curiosity around Pittsburgh into bird-love and ultimately, conservation action. A new grant from the Richard...

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What’s the Deal with the Steelers’ ‘Final 53’ Roster?

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/1 6:54A Jessica Sinichak

PITTSBURGH STEELERS QUARTERBACK AARON RODGERS DURING A REGULAR SEASON GAME BETWEEN THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS AND THE CINCINNATI BENGALS, THURSDAY, OCT. 16, 2025 IN CINCINNATI, OH. | PHOTO BY KARL...

OKTOBERFEST: Pittsburgh’s Biggest Fall Celebration Is Back!

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/1 3:53A Content Provided by Pittsburgh D

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP Get ready to raise a stein, grab a pretzel and say Prost! because Oktoberfest Pittsburgh is back, and this year, Downtown is...

Sales to watch: The Green Blanket

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 9/1 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

*the* green blanket As we head into a holiday weekend, I've been keeping an eye out for sales worth highlighting. Six years ago, I shared the story of what my family has always called the 'green...

How to Style On The Loose Work Pants Classically

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 8/31 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

On The Loose Work Pants in black Late last year, I was gifted these viral On The Loose Work Pants in black . I saw them everywhere on social media and admired them on everyone. Truly, every person I...

Scaring Up a New Generation of Readers With Ally Russell

Pittsburgh Magazine 8/28 6:04A Kristy Graver

PHOTO COURTESY OF ALLY RUSSELL I t s August, but author Ally Russell is in an autumnal mood. Writing spooky stories and sipping cocoa at her desk while a black cat purrs on the window sill helps...

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Over/under for the 2026-27 Penguins points and wins totals

PensBurgh 8/26 9:23P Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 31: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates in front of Patrick Kane #88 of the Detroit Red Wings at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 31, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....