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Private funding has created 100s of new child care spots in this Pa. county

WESA 4/6 8:00A Sarah Boden | Spotlight PA

But the money will run out by the end of 2026 and funders want state lawmakers to provide a more permanent solution to the low wages and limited availability common to the...

UCLA study reveals what now-teens remember about Daniel Tiger

WESA 4/2 11:30P Gabriela Herring

The small study surveyed 150 teens ages 13-16 who were toddlers when the show first aired. Researchers found that 71% remembered feeling happy while watching the show, 57%...

Members sue Pa. teachers union over personal data hack and theft

WESA 3/27 11:30P Borys Krawczeniuk | WVIA News

In separate federal lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, three union members say Pennsylvania State Education Association failed...

CMU president pens letter addressing federal funding turmoil, China ties

WESA 3/27 7:13A Kiley Koscinski

After weeks of silence, Carnegie Mellon University's president is speaking out about the impact of a shifting federal funding landscape and congressional inquiries.

PPS postpones next phase in school closure process after parents call for more data

WESA 3/26 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

Administrators’ decision followed concerns from parents, teachers, and even Pittsburgh City Council, about a lack of data on the repercussions of the school closures.

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What We Know About ‘The Pitt’ Season 2

Pittsburgh Magazine 4/7 8:22A Virginia Linn

PHOTO BY MAX/WARRICK PAGE G et ready for a wild Fourth of July holiday weekend. That s the backdrop of the next 15-hour shift of The Pitt, the wildly popular Max series that is set in a Pittsburgh...

What Kind of House Can $350,000 Buy You in Different Pittsburgh Neighborhoods?

Pittsburgh Magazine 4/7 7:47A Kaitlyn Hughes

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK K nown for its affordability, Pittsburgh has many distinct neighborhoods, with the cost of housing varying in each one. As of 2024, the median listing price for a home in...

Pittsburgh’s Free Mowing Service Now Accepting Applications

Pittsburgh Magazine 4/7 7:16A Cassandra Harris

PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK I f you have trouble mowing your grass, you might qualify for the City of Pittsburgh s City Cuts free lawn service. Applications are now being accepted for the lawn service that s...

In Pittsburgh, Comedy and Food Make the Perfect Combo

Pittsburgh Magazine 4/7 6:05A Kristy Graver

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DERBY I t s risky business writing about comedy and food. When I sat down to a meal with stand-up comic Chrissy Costa, who was voted top comedian in our 2024 Best of the Burgh...

Will Changes to Traffic Patterns Hurt or Help the Strip District?

Pittsburgh Magazine 4/7 5:26A Cassandra Harris

SIGN ON PENN AVENUE IN THE STRIP DISTRICT | PHOTO BY CASSANDRA HARRIS T he Strip District Business Association has mobilized a Preserve the Strip! campaign to protest traffic-calming construction...

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Monday Standings: Jockeying for draft pick positioning in the last 10 days of the season

PensBurgh 4/7 6:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images The Penguins may have one or two first round picks in June, depending on how the Rangers do The Penguins were officially eliminated from the playoffs...

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Pens Points: Penguins officially eliminated from playoff contention

PensBurgh 4/7 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images Penguins get last sliver of playoff hopes dashed in the Windy City. Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Chicago Blackhawks 4/6/2025

PensBurgh 4/6 12:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Pens gear up for the first of two games in a row against Chicago Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (31-34-12, 74 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Chicago...

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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Dallas Stars 4/5/2025

PensBurgh 4/5 1:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Evgeni Malkin could be back in time to take on one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (30-34-12, 72 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @...

Pens Points: St. Louis wins 11 straight

PensBurgh 4/4 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Scott Rovak/NHLI via Getty Images The Penguins get a clutch first-career goal from Rutger McGroarty to force OT, but come up short in the end. Here are your Pens Points for this Friday...

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