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Pittsburgh will use youth 'violence interrupters' as mediators. What does that mean?

WESA 6/25 12:02A Jeremy Scott

Initiatives that Pittsburgh Public Schools has been undertaking to curb school violence seem to be paying off. Officials have reported at 23% reduction in disciplinary events...

Democrats want to make Pa.’s $680 million school choice program more accountable

WESA 6/23 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

The state tax credit is mirrored by President Donald Trump’s new federal education tax credit, which will offer similar tax relief to individuals donating to eligible school...

Pittsburgh Public Schools poised to adopt new purchasing policies after city controller’s urging

WESA 6/16 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

The district is considering policy changes that would require administrators to solicit multiple bids when contracting for professional services, materials and supplies.

'Violence interrupters' to be deployed to Pittsburgh pools this summer, per youth safety leaders

WESA 6/15 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

Outreach workers, community "violence interrupters" and public safety officials will be on hand at every city pool this summer, according to City of Pittsburgh STOP the...

Pittsburgh Public kicks off period of transition and mourning for families at closing schools

WESA 6/14 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

For many PPS families and staff, the school board’s decision to close schools last month has set off a period of grief and transition.

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House of the Week: Contemporary Lake Living at Lake Latonka

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/25 5:59A Emma Timko

909 Apache Trail Mercer, PA 16137 Presented by Lisa Phipps Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Experience sophisticated lakeside living in the meticulously renovated contemporary home...

Mijo Cantina Offers A Mix of New Mexican and Traditional Mexican Flavors

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/25 5:26A Kristy Graver

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER C hef Samuel Dedig s dad, a native Pittsburgher, recently drove a truckload of green and red chiles from their family home in Albuquerque, N.M. to the Steel City a journey of...

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Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 6/25 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Dress The most fun delivery from RA ! Paracord necklaces are really having a moment. I think I'll wear it with my swimsuit or sportier outfits! Hope you're all having a great week! Prime Day is going...

Designing Dignity: The Cost

WESA 6/24 11:51P Kiley Koscinski

In episode four, we hear about how states in the U.S. are grappling with skyrocketing costs for elder care. Could Japan's long-term care insurance program be replicated at the...

Pennsylvanians could get priced out of aging care. Dementia costs less in Japan.

WESA 6/24 11:33P Kiley Koscinski

As we age, older adults need more medical care than their younger counterparts. Japan has implemented a program to keep medical costs down for the elderly and their families....

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New owners: Hoffmann s, Penguins make introductions

PensBurgh 6/25 6:49A Jim Rixner

The Hoffmann Group appeared first almost a year ago last summer and reached an agreement to purchase the Penguins in December, but it wasn t until this week with an NHL Board of Governors meeting that...

If you re gonna mock drafts, you gotta be tough

PensBurgh 6/25 4:16A Jim Rixner

MONCTON, CANADA - MARCH 12: Tommy Bleyl #16 of the Moncton Wildcats stick handles the puck against Lucas Romeo #16 of the Cape Breton Eagles during the first period at Avenir Centre on March 12, 2026...

Penguins reveal new-look preseason schedule

PensBurgh 6/23 6:03A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 10: Bryan Rust #17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins flips a puck during warmups before the game against the Edmonton Oilers at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 10, 2024 in Pittsburgh,...

2026 NHL Draft: Defensemen targets for the Penguins

PensBurgh 6/23 2:56A Jim Rixner

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 6: Wesley Royston #129 and Xavier Villeneuve #21 await testing at the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine at the LECOM Harborcenter on June 6, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe...

2025-26 Season in Review: Sergei Murashov

PensBurgh 6/23 2:08A Julia Stumbaugh

Vitals Player: Sergei Murashov Born: April 1, 2004 (22 years old) Height: 6’2” Weight: 185 pounds Hometown: Yaroslavl, Russia Catches: Right Draft: 2022, Pittsburgh Penguins (fourth round, 118th...