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PPS board approves controversial governance policies, cuts campaign finance restriction

WESA 2/26 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Board members say the policy changes will increase transparency and make the district more efficient — though some parents are less trusting of their origins and reach.

The Pa. children left behind by free lunch programs, and the proposed $250M solution

WESA 2/26 11:32P Sarah Boden | Spotlight PA

Hunger affects students’ grades and health, but thousands of Pennsylvania kids fall just outside the income threshold for even reduced lunch. Advocates say free lunch for all...

Penn State president says the university will close some campuses

WESA 2/25 7:12A Sydney Roach

Penn State's administration says they are considering which campuses to close after the 2026-27 academic year. President Neeli Bendapudi shared a message to the Penn State...

Pa. education department considering options — 'none of them pretty' — if federal agency axed

WESA 2/24 11:30P Tom Riese

State Education Secretary Carrie Rowe told Pa. House members Monday that Pennsylvania could not easily offset the $1.6 billion that comes from the federal Education Department...

As research universities head to court, WESA analysis finds NIH grants lagging during Trump admin

WESA 2/20 11:35P Kiley Koscinski, Patrick Doyle

Experts in education research funding, former NIH staffers and researchers themselves said it’s hard to narrow down one cause for the delay, but they all agreed that confusion...

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A Pittsburgh-grown initiative looks to increase access to radon detectors

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 2/28 11:30P Roberta Burkhart / Pittsburgh Po

Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction s Jackie Nixon, of Bridgeville, is working in partnership with PA Radon Health Equity Workgroup and device maker Ecosense to ensure...

UPMC hospital shooting puts focus on violence health care workers see 'at an increased rate'

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 2/28 11:30P Roberta Burkhart / Pittsburgh Po

Workplace safety remains an urgent, much-needed priority for health care workers in Pennsylvania and across the nation, according to a nursing study.

‘Beneath the radar’: With high levels in Pa. and links to cancer, experts say radon gas awareness is...

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 2/28 11:30P Roberta Burkhart / Pittsburgh Po

More than 39% of Pa. homes either meet or surpass the threshold at which the EPA recommends taking action to reduce exposure.

Inter/actions: Does ashwagandha live up to the hype?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 2/28 11:00P Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-

Western society has more recently caught on to the supplement s potential benefits.

Buy a Shamrock Shake For Goodness’ Sake

Pittsburgh Magazine 2/28 6:30A Kristy Graver

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER D on t feel guilty about guzzling gallons of Shamrock Shakes this St. Patrick s Day season. Through March 23, participating Mickey D s restaurants will donate 25 cents from...

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Gamethread: Bruins @ Penguins

PensBurgh 3/1 8:45A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Weekend hockey action Talk about the game with Pens fans here!

Game Preview: Boston Bruins @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/1/2025

PensBurgh 3/1 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images The Pens begin a weekend back-to-back this afternoon at PPG Paints. Who: Boston Bruins (27-25-8, 62 points, 6th place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (24-28-9,...

Why Alex Nedeljkovic’s outburst was a welcome sight

PensBurgh 2/28 4:24A Gretz

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The season might not be going anywhere but you still have to give a damn. There has not been a lot to like about the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending...

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Pens Points: Vintage Malkin Magic

PensBurgh 2/28 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Penguins almost delivered what would have been another agonizing loss, but Erik Karlsson and Evgeni Malkin were having none of it. Here are...

Penguins place Matt Nieto on waivers

PensBurgh 2/26 8:10A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Veteran winger has struggled since multiple knee surgeries The NHL keeps a 23-player maximum roster in place through the trade deadline. Usually...

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