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Violence has decreased across Pittsburgh’s seven Safe Passage schools

WESA 11/10 10:31P Jillian Forstadt

The program employs district students to both serve as peer mediators as well as participate in anti-violence initiatives. The teens are paid monthly, and the program requires...

Segregation, staffing among top concerns at final community sessions ahead of PPS closure vote

WESA 11/9 10:33P Jillian Forstadt

The meeting was the first of several the board is holding as it prepares to vote on the future of the district’s footprint on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

New documentary 'In Exile' spotlights global voices of Pittsburgh’s Scholars-at-Risk community

WESA 11/5 10:31P Annika Agarwal

"In Exile," premiering Friday at the Harris Theater, follows the journeys of artists who’ve escaped authoritarian regimes and found refuge and renewal through their art.

Pa. lawmakers want phones out of classrooms. How one Pittsburgh-area school made the switch.

WESA 11/3 10:34P Jillian Forstadt

Carlynton's policy mirrors bipartisan legislation that would ban students across the commonwealth from using their cellphones during the school day, with a few exceptions.

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A ‘Stranger Things’ pop-up bar, holiday ales and much more beer news

NEXTpittsburgh 11/13 1:00A Annette Bassett

After decades of false starts, the Garden Theater comeback is well underway. The North Side landmark is part of The Garden , a mixed-use development with retail space and more than 70 apartments on...

Western State Penitentiary’s demolition looms as some Pittsburghers push back

NEXTpittsburgh 11/13 12:00A Roman Hladio

This is the final article in a series about Western Penitentiary’s history and impending demolition. Read the previous installments here . Few Pittsburgh landmarks have as storied a history as Western...

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

Saw these potted herbs and rosemary trees at Whole Foods and thought they'd make a great host/hostess gift! They were on sale for just $10! Mittens // Fleece Gaiter It was...

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Highmark, Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank call for donations with giant dog made of canned goods

WESA 11/12 10:30P Kalliyan Winder

Highmark is collaborating with the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank to raise awareness and promote a community effort to address food insecurity this holiday season.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Helps Families Stay Together

Pittsburgh Magazine 11/12 2:52A Sponsored Content Partner Ronald

I n life s most difficult moments, hope shines brightest when we come together. Your generosity today is more than a gift it s a powerful promise that no child or family will face their medical...

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Pens in Sweden: Ice size, spas and more

PensBurgh 11/12 4:08A Jim Rixner

Some little bits and pieces around the Penguins as they take in Sweden this week. Erik Karlsson sets the stage on what to expect during the games. What can we expect from the atmosphere in Stockholm...

Wilkes Weekly: New faces coming through

PensBurgh 11/12 2:39A Jim Rixner

It’s not easy to be an AHL franchise, about as soon as things go well then everything changes. Wilkes-Barre has had to deal with three of their top five scorers (Danton Heinen, Ville Koivunen, Ryan...

The Penguins shootout problems are still lingering

PensBurgh 11/11 4:24A Adam Gretz

It is far from the most pressing concern for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, but holy crap is this team bad in shootouts. They are 0-3 in shootouts this season, and over the past four years have...

Penguins Prospect Update: Horcoff heater, Vaisanen injured

PensBurgh 11/11 3:26A Jim Rixner

Now that the Penguins are over in Stockholm for a few days we have a good opportunity to look at how their prospects are doing this season. Today will be out second one of the year, with a reminder...

The week ahead: Schedule presents opportunities for Penguins

PensBurgh 11/9 9:13P Adam Gretz

When it comes to their results, the past week had to be a little frustrating for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They carried the play for large portions of the week, and against some really good teams, but...

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