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Pa. may ban cellphones in schools. Some educators say they’re already seeing results

WESA 8/30 11:30P Kenny Cooper | WHYY

The “bell-to-bell” bans face skepticism from students and parents. After going phone-free, early adopters say the difference is striking.

Some Pa. schools are cutting off charter students’ access to yellow buses after court ruling

WESA 8/27 8:00A Jaxon White | Spotlight PA

Charters say it’s unfair to cut off their students’ access to school buses. Public districts say it’s about their budgets.

Childcare center at Pittsburgh International Airport marks 3 years, opens to the public

WESA 8/20 11:31P Jenna Post

"I don't think there's ever a time that a big organization or an airport wouldn't need something like this," said Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis who...

Pittsburgh kids learn tricks and ‘tenacity’ at skateboarding camp

WESA 8/20 11:30P Julia Maruca

At Switch and Signal Skatepark, just outside of Pittsburgh in Swissvale, kids aged five to 13 get the hang of the basics of skating, and practice their tricks alongside...

Audubon Society of Western Pa. lands $240k to expand community conservation education efforts

WESA 8/20 11:30P Glynis Board

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s goal is to turn bird-curiosity around Pittsburgh into bird-love and ultimately, conservation action. A new grant from the Richard...

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Little Stinkers: The Aviary Welcomes Baby Skunks, and You Can Help Name Them

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/2 8:35A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL AVIARY E ven if officials at the Pittsburgh Zoo didn t pick the name you suggested for its new lion cub, Pittsburghers have another chance to leave their mark on the...

Dig in With Graver: Between a Rolling Rock and a Hard Place

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/2 7:02A Kristy Graver

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER I n a 2026 study on U.S. beer trends, California-based Innerbody Research found that Pennsylvania ranks 7th on a list of suds-loving states and its favorite brew is Rolling Rock...

Pittsburgh International Airport Takes Home the Gold

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/2 5:57A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO BY BETH HOLLERICH P ittsburgh International Airport s extensive sustainability efforts have paid off. The airport s new terminal earned another feather in its cap this week as the U.S. Green...

Get Your Fall Flavor Fix at These Local Coffee Shops

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/2 5:52A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTOS BY OLLIE GRATZINGER As of Aug. 25, the pumpkin spice latte is officially back at Starbucks. The famed or infamous, depending on your taste drink is the harbinger of all...

House of the Week: Five Floors of Mt. Washington Luxury

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/2 4:56A Content Provided by Berkshire Ha

620 Grandview Ave Mt Washington, PA 15211 Presented by Dana Christoff Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Experience luxury living at its finest in the heart of Mt. Washington, where...

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NHL Odds ‘n Ends: Hellebuyck, expansion, Jagr finished?

PensBurgh 9/2 2:27A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 21: Bryan Rust #17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins shoots against Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 21, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo...

Over/under for the 2026-27 Penguins points and wins totals

PensBurgh 8/26 9:23P Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 31: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates in front of Patrick Kane #88 of the Detroit Red Wings at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 31, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

Pens to be featured in national broadcasts 20 times this upcoming season

PensBurgh 8/26 7:31A Mike Darnay

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 18: A general view of PPG Pants Arena before the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers in Game One of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs...

What will Sidney Crosby’s next cap hit be?

PensBurgh 8/26 2:02A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 17: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) puts a shot on Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) during the overtime period in the NHL game between the...

PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 6 Will Horcoff

PensBurgh 8/21 2:40A Adam Gretz

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Will Horcoff poses with Kris Letang, Alex Letang and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the 24th overall pick during...

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