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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to host early childhood literacy summit this weekend

WESA 9/25 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Attendees will hear from the region’s literacy experts and connect with resources and services supporting families with young children.

Pa. treasurer announces loan programs for counties, pre-K impacted by late budget

WESA 9/24 11:30P Jaxon White | WITF

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced Wednesday her office would launch a $500 million plan to provide loans to county governments and pre-K programs facing financial...

How proposed public school closures could affect Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District

WESA 9/21 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Miller African Centered Academy Prep and Milliones 6-12 are among the 12 schools Pittsburgh Public plans to close next year.

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Religious, philosophical vaccine exemptions on the rise in Southwestern Pennsylvania

NEXTpittsburgh 10/2 3:51A By By Erin Yudt | Next Generatio

Amber Manos Villella worries her daughter won’t always be protected because she cannot get all her vaccinations. Her child was among more than 2,000 school-age children in the state medically exempt...

NEXT in the Gallery: October arts are all about play

NEXTpittsburgh 10/2 1:00A L.E. McCullough

Each month NEXTpittsburgh features new openings and special art events in our series, NEXT in the Gallery . Keep us posted on what’s new in your neighborhood; email me at lemccullough@mac.com. “Anyone...

Gov. Shapiro announces new vaccine safeguards for Pa., expanded access to shots in executive order

WESA 10/2 12:25A Nicole Leonard | WHYY

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order, issued Oct. 1, directs state agencies to create vaccine information hubs, safety net programs and insurance requirements.

Lately

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 10/2 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Clipped these from my limelight bush and dried them! Boy, this has been a crazy week! All good things, but if you've noticed I've been quiet, that's why! We are headed to...

Pennsylvania expands legal advice hotline to grandparent caregivers statewide

WESA 10/1 11:30P Kalliyan Winder

Caregivers in Allegheny County can call 1-877-727-7529 between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday through Thursday for free legal assistance.

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Penguins waive six, including Danton Heinen

PensBurgh 10/2 8:57A Jim Rixner

The roster is starting to come into focus for the Penguins. The team sent five players to the AHL camp. The Penguins have reduced their training camp roster. Details: https://t.co/lwC2LZrj1d...

Bryan Rust out minimum of two weeks with injury

PensBurgh 10/2 5:08A Jim Rixner

The questions about the Penguins’ opening night roster took a turn on Thursday morning with the announcement that one of their top forwards won’t be a part of it due to injury. Forward Bryan Rust will...

Ben Kindel’s impressive preseason reason for long-term optimism

PensBurgh 10/1 10:24P Adam Gretz

The Pittsburgh Penguins decision to select forward Benjamin Kindel with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft was an immediately polarizing decision. It was something of an off-the-board pick,...

Sportico sets $1.7 billion value for Penguins

PensBurgh 10/1 4:10A Jim Rixner

To steal a great line, when it comes to the NHL the only thing you can say is that business is boomin’. Sportico lists three-year franchise values up 106% across the board as modern pro sports teams...

2025-26 NHL Standings Prediction: Atlantic Division

PensBurgh 10/1 2:16A Jim Rixner

The NHL regular season kicks off next week, and it’s time to take a stab at where the teams will end up. The Atlantic Division is one of the NHL’s more intriguing groups, there are a couple of...

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