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With their robot 'Brobert,' these North Allegheny students are prepping for an international...

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Local) 6/20 10:00P Chloe Jad / Pittsburgh Post-Gaze

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Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pa. kids’ academic prospects, report says

WESA 6/29 1:01A Elena Eisenstadt | Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania school districts are struggling to find enough certified teachers to fill vacancies, a trend advocates say is diminishing the quality of kids' education.

Southwestern Pennsylvania school districts to consider tax hikes as expenses grow

WESA 6/22 11:31P Abigail Hakas | Point Park Unive

A wave of property tax hikes is set to sweep school districts across Southwestern Pennsylvania as costs rise and COVID - 19 relief funds run out.

Advocates call on Pa. state lawmakers to address 'literacy crisis' as scores drop nationwide

WESA 6/22 11:30P Sydney Roach

Only about one-third of fourth grade students in Pennsylvania were proficient in reading in 2024, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress. Now, advocates...

Pa. universities look to ease student transfers from community college

WESA 6/17 11:31P Rachel McDevitt

Nationally, 80% of community college students want to earn a bachelor’s degree, but only 15% go on to complete one.

Penn State Trustees vote to permanently oust member

WESA 6/16 11:30P Anne Danahy

Penn State's board of trustees voted Monday to remove Barry Fenchak, one of its most outspoken members, from the board for telling an off-color joke trustees said was...

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Fall for Ocean City, Maryland

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/27 7:38A Sponsored Content Partner Ocean

L abor Day may be the traditional sign-off for summer, but in Ocean City, Maryland, the season is far from over. Come September, this place finds its second wind, offering warm breezes, golden sunsets...

The Buggy Sequel ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Can’t Improve on the Original Model

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/27 6:36A Sean Collier

PHOTO BY GEOFFREY SHORT / UNIVERSAL PICTURES T he closest analogue to M3GAN, the android antagonist of the eponymous 2022 film, might be Freddy Krueger. Admittedly, they don t share much physical...

In West Virginia, Medicaid is a lifeline — but GOP cuts could devastate the state

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 6/28 10:00P By Yasmeen Abutaleb / The Washin

Westmoreland County town struggles to imagine life without Rite Aid: ‘It really is a public health...

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 6/28 10:00P By Anya Sostek / Pittsburgh Post

Pa. lauded for recognizing doctors’ mental health in credentialing change

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 6/28 10:00P Roberta Burkhart / Pittsburgh Po

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2025 NHL Draft: Reactions to the Penguins stocking up the cabinets in a big way

PensBurgh 6/29 4:47A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images How did the Penguins do? The 2025 NHL draft is done, and what a 24 hours it was for the Penguins! Pittsburgh ended up making three first round picks, a...

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What they’re saying: Penguins draft Bill Zonnon

PensBurgh 6/28 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Reaction to Pittsburgh’s second pick of the night The Penguins traded back from the 12th overall pick and ended up getting Bill Zonnon at 22nd overall as part of...

On this date in Penguins history: Evgeni Malkin drafted in 2004

PensBurgh 6/26 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images What a ride it’s been for Malkin and the Pens The Pittsburgh Penguins had the worst record in the NHL in 2003-04 but failed to win the draft lottery and ended up...

Dave DeGregorio steps down after 2nd stint as North Allegheny boys basketball coach

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (High School) 6/26 6:25A Keith Barnes / Pittsburgh Post-G

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