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K-12 immigrant student protections remain strong even as deportations rattle Pittsburgh schools

WESA 2/4 5:25A Jillian Forstadt

Districts like PPS are working to manage fears of deportation by reminding families and staff of the federal and local protections that remain in place.

Pitt’s History of Art and Architecture Department receives $500K grant to center social justice

WESA 2/3 10:30P Gabriela Herring

The University of Pittsburgh will receive a $500,000 Mellon Grant to help the school’s history of art and architecture department shape a more socially just curriculum.

National exam results show struggle to bring Pa. student learning back on track after pandemic

WESA 1/29 6:40A Collin Binkley | Associated Pres

The Pennsylvania fourth graders tested — kindergartners at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — scored lower in both reading and math than fourth graders tested in 2019.

Western Pennsylvania students participate in annual Regional Braille Challenge

WESA 1/28 10:31P Katie Blackley

Local blind and visually impaired students gathered Tuesday at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in Oakland to test their skills at the annual Regional...

Candidates for 5 PPS board spots will face the weight — and legacy — of looming school closures

WESA 1/26 10:32P Jillian Forstadt

Of the five seats up for election this year, three board members — Sala Udin, Sylvia Wilson and Jamie Piotrowski — told WESA they have opted not to run again.

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Walmart confirmed as buyer of Monroeville Mall where it once sought to set up as an anchor store

BizJournal Pittsburgh 2/4 1:21A Tim Schooley

The world's largest retailer is the buyer of the region's largest shopping mall.

Recent Outfits

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 2/3 11:00P noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Cashmere Cardigan // Clover Necklace Wide Leg Jeans // Earrings // Similar Gold Mary Janes It was too cold or snowy for the entire month of January to wear anything other than boots. I love boots, and...

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Recognized at Grammy Awards

Pittsburgh Magazine 2/3 7:51A Aidan McClain

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | PHOTO BY GEORGE LANGE/PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA L ocal Pittsburgh talent was on display at the 67th annual Grammy Awards Sunday night. While Trent Reznor and Dan +...

Getting Ready to Sell Your Home? These Are 5 Don’ts

Pittsburgh Magazine 2/3 7:37A Kaitlyn Hughes

PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK A s the winter season comes to an end, the days get longer, the frost begins to melt and the busiest season of buying and selling a home starts to heat up. According to research by...

Our Food Editor Went to Pittsburgh TubClub and Lived to Eat Another Day

Pittsburgh Magazine 2/3 7:04A Kristy Graver

PHOTO BY LISA RAY A s a magazine food editor, I celebrate Ice Cream for Breakfast Day every Feb. 1. This year s morning brain freeze was followed by an Ice Bath & Beer Day bash at Allegheny City...

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Two Popular Pittsburgh Restaurants Announce Closure

Good Food Pittsburgh 1/28 3:22A Emily Catalano

It s been a sad week for Pittsburgh restaurant fans. On Friday, Oak Hill Post owners Christian Schulz and Rebecca Nicholson announced they would officially be closing their...

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The image rehabilitation of Rickard Rakell

PensBurgh 2/4 4:55A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The last year has What a difference a year makes. In 2023-24, Rickard Rakell only scored 15 goals in 70 games. He was limited after an injury...

Game Preview: New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins 2/4/2025

PensBurgh 2/4 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pens are back at PPG Paints for the last time before the league breaks for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Who: New Jersey Devils (29-19-6, 64 points, 3rd place Metropolitan...

Pens Points: Devils in the Steel City

PensBurgh 2/3 11:00P rjnaugle2

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Devils are in town and Pens Points will get you ready for puck drop with the latest headlines. Since the beginning of the 2022-23 season, it’s safe to...

A different kind of scoreboard watching these days..

PensBurgh 2/3 1:45A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images There’s a new way to look at the standings for the rest of this season of interest to the Penguins... One of the aspects to the trade that sent Marcus...

Pens Points: Dubas continues building for the next generation

PensBurgh 2/2 11:00P Garrett Behanna

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The rebuild or retool or re-whatever continues for Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas. Here are your Pens Points for this Monday...

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