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Cyber school facing wrongful death suit says it’s ‘unreasonable’ for teachers to see students...

WESA 7/3 11:31P Katie Meyer | Spotlight PA

The wellness check requirement, passed into state law last year, was inspired in part by the death of a 12-year-old Commonwealth Charter Academy student.

UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

WESA 7/1 10:38A Collin Binkley | Associated Pres

The federal case focused on Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who last competed for the University of Pennsylvania in 2022.

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...

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This Mexican War Streets Home Got a Major Glow Up

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/6 6:54A Meg St-Esprit

PHOTOS BY ALEXIS FATALSKY I n a city known for its memory-making skyline view, what s better than a private front row seat to it? Given the topography of Pittsburgh, the neighborhoods clinging to the...

Pittsburgh Restaurants: What’s New and What’s on the Way

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/6 3:32A Kristy Graver

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER L ast month, we revealed our picks for Pittsburgh s best restaurants . Now here s our latest rundown of new places to dine before the summer s over and a few to look forward to...

CitiParks to open six cooling centers Monday

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 7/6 9:16A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Prescribing puzzles: Gaming as a defense against cognitive decline

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 7/5 10:00P Allie Miller / For the Pittsburg

Can a video game help doctors make better decisions?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 7/5 10:00P By Anya Sostek / Pittsburgh Post

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Examining the Penguins’ growing prospect pool as of July 2025

PensBurgh 7/6 12:00A Jim Rixner

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images Kyle Dubas and company have been busy adding The Penguins have made significant efforts to boost the amount of young talent that has entered the organization...

San Jose with a Dubas-familiar name on the trade block?

PensBurgh 7/5 2:00A Jim Rixner

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Checking in on the Sharks Post-July 1, the Penguins forward group makes a lot of sense. It’s overstocked with bodies at the moment but that “problem” could...

Muse talks about assistants, roles of coaching staff

PensBurgh 7/5 12:05A Jim Rixner

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images We know more about the details within the Pens’ coaching staff We got to hear more from head coach Dan Muse over an almost 10 minute media session where he talked...

Happy 4th of July!

PensBurgh 7/4 12:00A Jim Rixner

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Happy 4th! Hope you celebrate the day responsibly and fun, here’s some good ol’ Phil Kessel highlights to hold us over for the day!

Penguins Development Camp: What to watch for

PensBurgh 7/3 2:28A Hooks Orpik

Summer hockey is about to kick off for the Pens The Penguins open their summer development camp today through July 7th. Prospects will gather at UPMC Lemieux up in Cranberry and get some instruction...

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