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What do PPS students want to see for the district’s future? More access at every school

WESA 3/9 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

WESA went to the PPS Student Voice conference to ask students what they think about the district's proposed changes, as well as their hopes for the district’s future.

Pa. advocates call on PIAA to revise policies aligned with Trump’s transgender athlete ban

WESA 3/6 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

Kristina Moon, a senior attorney at the Education Law Center, said the changes violate state and federal civil rights protections for transgender students.

Calls for cyber charter reform intensify after audit found ballooning revenue, surpluses

WESA 3/6 8:00A Katie Meyer | Spotlight PA

The review was led by Republican Auditor General Tim DeFoor, who identified “uncommon” spending on gift cards and real estate.

PPS board approves controversial governance policies, cuts campaign finance restriction

WESA 2/26 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Board members say the policy changes will increase transparency and make the district more efficient — though some parents are less trusting of their origins and reach.

The Pa. children left behind by free lunch programs, and the proposed $250M solution

WESA 2/26 11:32P Sarah Boden | Spotlight PA

Hunger affects students’ grades and health, but thousands of Pennsylvania kids fall just outside the income threshold for even reduced lunch. Advocates say free lunch for all...

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Acrisure announces acquisition of Pittsburgh-based Mockenhaupt Benefits Group

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/10 8:53A Mike Larson

Mockenhaupt Benefits Group is an actuarial firm that provides services to local government pension plans.

U.S. Steel board to shrink as 2 more directors set to retire

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/10 8:03A Paul J. Gough

Two long-serving directors are stepping down from U.S. Steel's board, continuing a trend of departures this year.

Early Friday Morning, a Total Lunar Eclipse will be Visible in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/10 7:51A Tiana Eicher

PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK I n the early morning hours this Friday, a total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout western Pennsylvania. Amanda Iwaniec, director of theater experiences at the Carnegie...

Longtime Steelers Broadcaster Craig Wolfley Dies

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/10 7:43A Sean Collier

CRAIG WOLFLEY | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS C raig Wolfley, the former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman who followed his playing career with more than two decades as a beloved...

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Tecum secures SBA license for 4th SBIC fund, aims to match previous $305M raise

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/10 7:35A Patty Tascarella

A Wexford-based investment firm just received a crucial green light from a federal agency. Learn what this means for the company's growth strategy and potential impact on...

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Soju Announces Re-Opening Date

Good Food Pittsburgh 3/7 5:05A Emily Catalano

Consider this the best news you ll hear all week. Soju, the much-loved Korean American restaurant in Garfield, will be re-opening for dinner service on Tuesday, March 11. The...

It’s Opening Day at Page’s

Good Food Pittsburgh 3/7 3:51A Emily Catalano

Page Dairy Mart is back for another season! The beloved South Side spot will officially reopen today, March 7 at 11:00 A.M., ready to serve up all the ice cream and classic...

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Kyle Dubas’ offseason ended up doing what it was intended to do

PensBurgh 3/10 5:04A Gretz

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Penguins have stockpiled a ton of long-term and future assets, thanks in large part to some of their offseason moves. In Kyle Dubas’ first offseason...

Related: Penguins get second round pick for Anthony Beauvillier PensBurgh

Mike Sullivan gets 400th win as Penguins head coach

PensBurgh 3/10 1:00A Mike Darnay

Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images Sullivan is the only American-born head coach to win 400 games with a single franchise. Mike Sullivan has reached another career milestone and has won his...

Pens Points: Crosby, Malkin get last laugh on Fleury

PensBurgh 3/10 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Penguins ended a four-game losing streak on Sunday in Minnesota. Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning... Evgeni Malkin and...

Related: Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Minnesota Wild 3/9/2025 PensBurgh

Pittsburgh Penguins Draft Picks: Full accounting after trades

PensBurgh 3/8 2:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images Where the Pens stands in the upcoming drafts It’s been difficult to keep up with the positions of the Penguins’ picks in the upcoming drafts after the...

Related: Penguins get second and fourth round draft picks for Luke Schenn PensBurgh

Penguins re-sign Ryan Shea for 2025-26

PensBurgh 3/8 12:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Lost in yesterday’s news, Ryan Shea gets extended Lost in the shuffle from the myriad of trades yesterday was the news that the Penguins extended the contract of Ryan...

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