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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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Ronald McDonald House Charities Helps Families Stay Together

Pittsburgh Magazine 11/12 2:52A Sponsored Content Partner Ronald

I n life s most difficult moments, hope shines brightest when we come together. Your generosity today is more than a gift it s a powerful promise that no child or family will face their medical...

Pittsburgh winter house tours to inspire your holiday season

NEXTpittsburgh 11/12 12:00A Anne Perri Cole

Do you want the house tour? (For real). Across the Greater Pittsburgh region, homeowners are opening up their doors for festive house tours. Whether you’re looking for new decorating ideas, a dose of...

Gift Guide: For Him

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

Cashmere Quarter Zip // Cologne // Custom Pet Golf Head Cover Performance Golf Shirt // Personalized Travel Pouch Down Parka // Redness Serum // Hand and Body Lotion...

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Health department warns of possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport

WESA 11/11 10:30P Cory Sharber | WHYY

The warning is precautionary; the health department said it believes there is no threat to the public.

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.

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Pens in Sweden: Ice size, spas and more

PensBurgh 11/12 4:08A Jim Rixner

Some little bits and pieces around the Penguins as they take in Sweden this week. Erik Karlsson sets the stage on what to expect during the games. What can we expect from the atmosphere in Stockholm...

Wilkes Weekly: New faces coming through

PensBurgh 11/12 2:39A Jim Rixner

It’s not easy to be an AHL franchise, about as soon as things go well then everything changes. Wilkes-Barre has had to deal with three of their top five scorers (Danton Heinen, Ville Koivunen, Ryan...

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...

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