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Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle honors John Hayes after 20 years

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AFC heavyweights, division rivals headline major matchups in NFL this weekend

CBS Pittsburgh 11/14 2:24A

NFL Week 11 will feature huge matchups, including an AFC divisional round rematch between the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. The Pittsburgh Steelers will...

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Pa. education officials say teacher training lawsuit won’t affect classroom curriculum

WESA 11/19 10:31P Tom Riese, Jillian Forstadt

Three Western Pennsylvania districts and the Department of Education settled a lawsuit concerning the state’s Culturally-Relevant and Sustaining Education (CR-SE) framework.

Pittsburgh is considering closing more than a dozen schools. Can they become affordable housing?

WESA 11/17 10:35P Kate Giammarise, Jillian Forstad

More than a dozen former Pittsburgh Public Schools such as Larimer School are now apartment buildings, both affordable and market-rate, according to a WESA analysis.

When students’ stomachs grumble, teachers crowdsource for snack money

WESA 11/14 10:35P Alayna Hutchinson

Many kids rely on schools for breakfast and lunch, and sometimes that’s not enough to fuel learning. Teachers are turning to online fundraising to cover snack costs.

Pitt sleep researchers advocate for more high schools to push back their start times

WESA 11/13 10:32P Kiley Koscinski

At a research event at the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Sleep and Circadian Science, panelists advocated for more high schools to start classes later in the morning.

Pittsburgh Public Schools is using data to revamp its approach to reading

WESA 11/12 10:31P Jillian Forstadt

Superintendent Wayne Walters told school board members Tuesday night that the district is using the latest third-grade reading scores to reevaluate how schools teach the...

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House Speaker Mike Johnson restricts use of Capitol bathrooms by transgender people

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 11/20 8:57A By Maegan Vazquez and Mariana Al

This week, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution to ban transgender women from female bathrooms in the Capitol.

Corridors of Opportunity: South Side's diverse amenities show the neighborhood's strength,...

BizJournal Pittsburgh 11/20 3:29A Jordyn Hronec

Panelists at Wednesday's Corridors of Opportunity: South Side event discussed the amenities present within the sprawling neighborhood as well as the work underway to address...

Jim Welty to lead Marcellus Shale Coalition

BizJournal Pittsburgh 11/20 2:12A Paul J. Gough

He will succeed David Callahan, who led the organization since 2022.

Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle honors John Hayes after 20 years

NEXTpittsburgh 11/20 1:00A L.E. McCullough

“A part of a man’s praise may be told in his presence; the whole in his absence.” — Babylonian Talmud Members of the Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle didn’t wait for John Hayes’ absence to sing his...

Explore Pittsburgh’s festive homes: Holiday house tours for every taste

NEXTpittsburgh 11/20 12:00A Melanie Linn Gutowski

Pumpkin spice season is nearly over, and that means that mint and cranberries will soon be upon us. It also means it’s holiday house tour season. These tours have become increasingly popular seasonal...

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After a Two-Year Hiatus, the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival Is Coming Back

Good Food Pittsburgh 11/19 3:32A Emily Catalano

One of Pittsburgh s most-loved festivals is making a comeback! After a two-year hiatus, the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival is set to return on May 17, 2025, with a new location...

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