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PPS is sending special education students rock climbing to remedy learning loss

WESA 1/5 10:34P Jillian Forstadt

This school year alone, Pittsburgh Public Schools is offering programs at nearly two dozen district schools and partners. It's a $2.2 million undertaking.

Streamlined application could speed financial aid process for college hopefuls

WESA 1/1 11:00P Rachel McDevitt

Recent updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid could make it easier for prospective college students and their parents to apply for financial aid.

Can teachers spot AI writing? Penn researchers weigh in

WESA 12/25 10:30P Liz Tung | WHYY

The widespread use of AI has sparked a dilemma for teachers and professors. How do you tell the difference between assignments written by students, and those written by a...

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Projects at Carnegie Mellon showcase could be the future of video games

WESA 1/5 10:32P Rachel McDevitt

The annual Fall Festival at CMU’s Entertainment Technology Center showcases gaming prototypes.

CGI, Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, Caliente Pizza and Draft House and more: Pittsburgh jobs for...

NEXTpittsburgh 1/5 2:57A Jennifer Baron

Looking for a new job? Check the NEXT Job Board every Monday for the latest openings across the Pittsburgh region curated by the NEXT editorial team from a range of fields and industries. Hiring? Post...

An Editorial Note

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 1/4 11:00P noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Placemats // Napkins // Bamboo Flatware // White Dinner Plates // Champagne Flutes // Steak Knives Our New Year's Eve setup! We always stay in and celebrate the first time we met (on NYE)! Can't...

Rep. Kyle Mullins secures $5M for neurodegenerative disease research after losing his father to ALS

WESA 1/3 11:00P Lydia McFarlane | WVIA News

State Rep. Kyle Mullins' father died from ALS in 2022. That loss motivated him to fight for neurodegenerative disease research through legislative action. He helped secure $5...

NEXT in the Gallery: An art whirlwind touches down in Bellevue

NEXTpittsburgh 1/2 12:00A L.E. McCullough

Spinning Plate Gallery 5821 Baum Blvd., Friendship Each month NEXTpittsburgh features new openings and special art events in our series, NEXT in the Gallery . Keep us posted on what’s new in your...

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The week ahead: Penguins playing their way back into it

PensBurgh 1/4 8:48P Adam Gretz

What a weird season this has been for the Pittsburgh Penguins. It began with low expectations. Then they went 8-2-2 through their first 12 games. That was followed by a stretch where they won just one...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Detroit Red Wings 1/3/26

PensBurgh 1/3 6:46A Julia Stumbaugh

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (18-12-9, 45 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) @ Detroit Red Wings (24-14-4, 52 points, 1st place Atlantic Division) When : 12:00 p.m. ET How to Watch : National...

Rakell, Karlsson make Team Sweden

PensBurgh 1/2 3:41A Jim Rixner

Team Sweden will have the most Pittsburgh Penguin input at the 2026 Olympics with two players on the roster. Both Rickard Rakell and Erik Karlsson were named to the roster released today. Representing...

Sidney Crosby having another age-defying, historic season

PensBurgh 1/2 3:19A Adam Gretz

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the 2026 calendar year with a strong 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings, getting two big points in the standings and getting another huge game from captain Sidney...

Pens Points: Entering 2026 with a win

PensBurgh 1/1 6:19P Garrett Behanna

Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime (how apropos) in his 1,200th game as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Thursday. [...

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