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Glitches, unproven tech in new Pa. financial aid system exacerbated delays for thousands of...

WESA 4/17 11:32P Charlotte Keith | Spotlight PA

School administrators struggled to use an unfamiliar system riddled with problems as thousands of students waited for money they were counting on to pay for college.

PPS is purchasing healthier, more sustainable food. Federal cuts could limit that progress.

WESA 4/16 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

A recent report found that more than 15% of the district’s $5.6 million food budget that year was spent on items from local and family-owned suppliers.

At least 14 Penn State international students have had their visas revoked

WESA 4/14 11:30P Anne Danahy

At least 14 international students at Penn State have recently had their visas revoked, in what appears to be part of a broader shift in enforcement under President Donald...

Pa. and 15 other states sue over Trump administration's halt of pandemic relief aid for schools

WESA 4/11 12:41A Carolyn Thompson | Associated Pr

Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to federal pandemic relief funding for schools

Trump administration revokes visas of 2 current, 5 former international students at Carnegie Mellon

WESA 4/9 1:03A Susan Scott Peterson

CMU's provost sent a letter to students and staff informing them that the student visas of two current students and five recent graduates had been revoked.

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Young women are binge drinking more than men, study shows

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 4/18 10:00P Roberta Burkhart / Pittsburgh Po

Over the last century, men have historically consumed more alcohol than females, but this trend has been narrowing over time, said Dr. Bryant Shuey of Pitt.

'We’re always forming links': How 'Severance' highlights the importance of memory

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 4/18 10:00P Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-

Place is a strong indicator of memory. In psychology, it s called context-dependent memory.

Cooperative brings together art, craft and generations in the Hill District

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Style & Fashion) 4/18 10:00P By Mary Ann Thomas / Pittsburgh

Retired teacher Marsha Ekunfeo is among 34 artisans, makers and believers who develop and display their wares at the vibrant Ujamaa Collective boutique in the Hill District.

Pens End Their Season Unable to Meet Their (Less Than Great) Expectations

Pittsburgh Magazine 4/18 6:27A Mike Prisuta

PHOTO COURTESY PITTSBURGH PENGUINS I t ended on Thursday night the way President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas suspected it might back in October with the Penguins breaking out...

American Eagle's decades-long credit partnership is extended

BizJournal Pittsburgh 4/18 6:09A Patty Tascarella

An award-winning loyalty program continues as part of an extended agreement between American Eagle and its credit services provider.

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New York media likely to get hopes up in vain for Rangers to hire Mike Sullivan

PensBurgh 4/19 8:10A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images People in New York want Mike Sullivan to coach the Rangers next season, they’re not going to get him The Rangers fired Peter Laviolette today. It was an...

NHL Playoffs: Western Conference first round predictions

PensBurgh 4/19 12:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Who will win in the first round of the playoffs? First, if you haven’t joined our NHL Bracket Challenge , don’t rip these predictions off. Or go ahead and...

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The four most important developments from the 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins season

PensBurgh 4/18 5:24A Gretz

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs this season but there were still some big developments to be had from an organizational standpoint. The...

Join the Pensburgh NHL playoff bracket challenge!

PensBurgh 4/18 3:19A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images The Penguins aren’t in the playoffs, but you can be The NHL’s bracket challenge is back for another playoff year. Prove your prognosticating chops by joining...

Pens Points: That’s All, Folks

PensBurgh 4/18 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins season has come to an end. Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out the 2024-25 season...

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