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Violence has decreased across Pittsburgh’s seven Safe Passage schools

WESA 11/10 10:31P Jillian Forstadt

The program employs district students to both serve as peer mediators as well as participate in anti-violence initiatives. The teens are paid monthly, and the program requires...

Segregation, staffing among top concerns at final community sessions ahead of PPS closure vote

WESA 11/9 10:33P Jillian Forstadt

The meeting was the first of several the board is holding as it prepares to vote on the future of the district’s footprint on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

New documentary 'In Exile' spotlights global voices of Pittsburgh’s Scholars-at-Risk community

WESA 11/5 10:31P Annika Agarwal

"In Exile," premiering Friday at the Harris Theater, follows the journeys of artists who’ve escaped authoritarian regimes and found refuge and renewal through their art.

Pa. lawmakers want phones out of classrooms. How one Pittsburgh-area school made the switch.

WESA 11/3 10:34P Jillian Forstadt

Carlynton's policy mirrors bipartisan legislation that would ban students across the commonwealth from using their cellphones during the school day, with a few exceptions.

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Gift Guide: For Her Under $100

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 11/10 11:00P noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Leather Heart Pouch // Needlepoint Pillow Earrings // Slippers Travel Mirror // Faux Fur Scarf Hair Towel // Clear Travel Pouches Wood Cutting Board // Down Mittens // Hair...

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System for determining if someone is mentally fit for trial in Pa. is in crisis, new report finds

WESA 11/10 10:30P Danielle Ohl | Spotlight PA

The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept in state hospitals too long, confirming a past Spotlight PA report.

Accessibility and Walkability Meet at this South Side Townhouse

Pittsburgh Magazine 11/10 3:09A Meg St-Esprit

B uilt on a former brownfield along the Monongahela River, the Riverside Mews on the South Side contains 48 townhomes built over several phases by Sota Construction with sustainability and...

These are the winners of the 2025 Design Pittsburgh Awards

NEXTpittsburgh 11/10 12:00A Roman Hladio

Coming off the high of last year’s 125th anniversary , the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Institute of Architects once again hosted its annual celebration of local architecture at the Design...

Pennsylvanians grapple with surging premiums, expiring subsidies in Pennie Marketplace

WESA 11/9 10:32P Whitney Downard | Pennsylvania C

At the heart of the longest-ever federal shutdown is whether or not to extend enhanced tax credits for millions of Americans purchasing their plans on Affordable Care Act...

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The Penguins shootout problems are still lingering

PensBurgh 11/11 4:24A Adam Gretz

It is far from the most pressing concern for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, but holy crap is this team bad in shootouts. They are 0-3 in shootouts this season, and over the past four years have...

Penguins Prospect Update: Horcoff heater, Vaisanen injured

PensBurgh 11/11 3:26A Jim Rixner

Now that the Penguins are over in Stockholm for a few days we have a good opportunity to look at how their prospects are doing this season. Today will be out second one of the year, with a reminder...

The week ahead: Schedule presents opportunities for Penguins

PensBurgh 11/9 9:13P Adam Gretz

When it comes to their results, the past week had to be a little frustrating for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They carried the play for large portions of the week, and against some really good teams, but...

Pens Points: Kings celebrate in Murashov’s debut

PensBurgh 11/9 6:33P Garrett Behanna

Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out a back-to-back set on Sunday afternoon, hosting the Los Angeles Kings. Of note, it was highly touted goalie...

Filip Hallander to miss at least 3 months following blood clot diagnosis

PensBurgh 11/7 8:35A Mike Darnay

Penguins forward Filip Hallander is expected to be sidelined for at least the next three month after being diagnosed with a blood clot in one of his legs. Hallander played in the team’s game against...

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