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Biden, Japanese prime minister to discuss military partnership

CBS Pittsburgh 4/9 4:23A

President Biden will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid concerns Chinese aggression in the Pacific could intensify in the coming years. It also comes after...

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Pa. student teacher stipend program needs more funding to meet high demand, advocates say

WESA 4/18 11:31P Stephen Williams | WHYY

Bipartisan legislation is funding the program, which works to lessen the financial burden facing student teachers.

Pittsburgh diocese taps Lauren Martin to lead the region’s Catholic schools

WESA 4/18 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

Martin will helm the diocese’s 10 high schools and 35 elementary schools, which serve roughly 13,000 students across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties.

All Pa. school standardized tests, including PSSAs, to move online by 2026

WESA 4/18 10:10A Jillian Forstadt

All Pennsylvania standardized tests — including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exams — will move online by 2026.

Talking about racism with kids can be challenging. These Pitt researchers want to help.

WESA 4/15 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have launched a new six-week training program to guide white parents through conversations with their children about race and...

Penn State Extension leaving 20% of positions unfilled as part of efforts to balance budget

WESA 4/15 11:30P Anne Danahy

Penn State Extension offers expertise across the state in fields like gardening, forestry and stormwater management, but budget shortfalls and a "hiring pause" mean about one...

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Pittsburgh police investigate homicide in Larimer

TribLIVE 4/19 10:40A Julia Felton

A 50-year-old man was killed Friday inside a home in Pittsburgh s Larimer neighborhood.

2 Pittsburgh women to face trial in shooting death of teen in Wilkinsburg

TribLIVE 4/19 10:33A Julia Felton

Two women charged in the shooting death last month of a 16-year-old boy in Wilkinsburg were held for trial Friday following a preliminary hearing in Pittsburgh Municipal Court.

NFL Draft preview: High-end defensive tackles lacking in 2024 class

TribLIVE 4/19 9:28A Joe Rutter

For a team that could use another infusion of youth on the defensive line, the Pittsburgh Steelers elected to stockpile veteran depth in the offseason.

Greensburg man charged in connection with drug overdose death

TribLIVE 4/19 9:19A Renatta Signorini

A Greensburg man is facing charges in connection with a fatal drug overdose last year.

Goalie prospect Joel Blomqvist among players Kyle Dubas expects to push for NHL next season

TribLIVE 4/19 9:05A Justin Guerriero

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations/general manager Kyle Dubas has made no secret of his belief that the organization needs to get younger fast.

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Bicycling with beer, pink Heinz "Barbiecue" sauce, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on East End Brewing Company, Two Frays Brewery, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, Sweet Alchemy Bake Shop, and Le Mardi Gras, as well as a special Barbie-themed...

These historic Pittsburgh cookbooks are a roadmap to our culinary roots

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 12:00A Stacy Rounds

These vintage Pittsburgh cookbooks from the past 140 years may be worth a look for the local epicurean. Pittsburgh is unique in its culinary history, not because of Yinzer favorites like...

Lawrence Hall, Pittsburgh's swanky new food hall, puts past and present on the plate

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/10 11:00P Aakanksha Agarwal

Lawrence Hall, built within a repurposed 1890s warehouse, brims with history, and promises to be both a gastronome’s dream and a relaxing space to unwind. Years in the making, Lawrence Hall, a...

Cosmic cocktails, beer Olympics, Kennywood charcuterie, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/8 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Kennywood, GetGo, City Kitchen, Barcelona Wine Bar, and Space Bar, as well as big things for Baby Loves Tacos and brewery feats of strength at...

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Steelers HC Mike Tomlin sent letter back to young fan who wished him luck

Steelers Wire 4/19 10:04A Curt Popejoy

I m not sure how many NFL head coaches would do this but if you needed another reason to root for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin , you ve got one. As reported by...

5 breakout candidates for the Steelers in 2024

Steelers Wire 4/19 7:04A Curt Popejoy

This offseason has been all about the new faces on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster but we want to remind everyone this was a pretty loaded roster as several positions already....

2024 NFL draft: Top 13 picks for the Steelers in the 1st round according to ESPN

Steelers Wire 4/19 6:47A Curt Popejoy

ESPN has a tool called their NFL Draft Day Predictor as part of their analytics. It allows you to adjust it to see what players are most likely to be taken at a certain pick...

It does not sound like a full-scale rebuild is on the horizon for Penguins

PensBurgh 4/19 5:24A Gretz

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Kyle Dubas addressed the media on Friday. Pittsburgh Penguins general manager/president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas addressed the media on Friday, and he...

Join our Pensburgh playoff bracket challenge!

PensBurgh 4/19 3:31A Hooks Orpik

Billy Hurst-USA TODAY Sports Time to predict the playoffs The Penguins won’t be participating in the NHL playoffs once again, but that doesn’t mean the season is over. Our annual Pensburgh bracket...

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