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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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CDC invites back about 180 fired employees, including some who help fight outbreaks

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/5 9:04A By Mike Stobbe / Associated Pres

Emails went out Tuesday to some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention probationary employees who got termination notices last month, according to current and former CDC...

Here's how many Pittsburgh jobs could be disrupted by AI

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/5 6:02A Joanne Drilling

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is touching nearly every industry — and disrupting many jobs. But some are at higher risk than others.

Photos: Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Welcomes Two African Penguin Chicks

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/5 5:02A Aidan McClain

AFRICAN PENGUIN CHICKS RESTING IN A BED OF NESTING MATERIAL, FEBRUARY 2025. | PHOTO BY MIKE FAIX OF THE NATIONAL AVIARY N ew birds have taken up residence at the National Aviary: two unnamed African...

Turtle Creek battery maker touts American-made tech amid federal funding uncertainty

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/5 4:54A Paul J. Gough

The Turtle Creek-based company highlights the advantages of its American-made zinc battery technology as it seeks to secure the next phase of a government loan.

Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Mamas, a Playful Mixed Breed

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/5 4:22A Sponsored Content Partner Animal

Breed: Mixed Breed (Medium) Sex: Female Age: 4 years old Weight: 46 lbs. Meet Mamas! Mamas is a playful and friendly four-year-old girl. She loves toys and attention! This sweet pup absolutely loves...

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Wilkes Weekly: WBS hits tough patch

PensBurgh 3/5 7:24A Hooks Orpik

@wbspenguins Checking in on the minor league team The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have dropped three of their last four games. Last night they suffered a 4-1 loss to Belleville in their first home...

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Pens Points: Avs Pull Away Late

PensBurgh 3/5 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Penguins find themselves on a three-game losing streak once again. Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins are out west and battled...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Colorado Avalanche 3/4/2025

PensBurgh 3/4 1:30A Julia Stumbaugh

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images It’s the Pens’ last game together before Friday’s trade deadline. Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (24-29-10, 58 points, 8th place Metropolitan Division) @ Colorado Avalanche (35-24-2,...

Tuesday update: Penguins status and outlook a few days before the NHL trade deadline

PensBurgh 3/4 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images News, notes on speculation far and wide about the Penguins with the impending trade deadline The NHL’s trade deadline is Friday afternoon. Much of the league...

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Pens Points: Rocky Mountain Matchup

PensBurgh 3/4 12:00A rjnaugle2

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images It’s back to late night hockey for the Penguins this week, but don’t fret, Pens Points will not be missing a beat. It’s back to the road for the Pittsburgh...

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