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While more Pennsylvania students are completing teacher prep programs, educator shortages persist

WESA 5/31 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

The number of students completing teacher preparation programs in Pennsylvania has modestly increased since 2019, but those gains aren’t spread equally across the state.

PPS Summer B.O.O.S.T. didn’t improve test scores. Experts say summer learning matters anyway.

WESA 5/25 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

An independent evaluation of the program found that, compared to students who did not attend B.O.O.S.T. at all, there was no significant impact on reading or math scores.

With teens' input, Pa. AG shares social media recommendations for families and lawmakers

WESA 5/21 11:34P Glynis Board

The state Attorney General's office held a series of conversations with teens over the course of the school year to get insight into their social media use.

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One of Pittsburgh’s Bridges Has a Birthday Party Coming Up

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/1 5:51A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO BY DAVE DICELLO T he eldest of Pittsburgh s Three Sisters bridges will turn 100 later this year, and county officials are planning its birthday bash. The Andy Warhol Bridge, which connects the...

A New LGBTQ+ Group is Bringing Pride to the South Hills

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/1 5:43A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO COURTESY OF ALICIA ROMANO/BROOKLINE PRIDE Q uite a few of Pittsburgh s neighborhoods host their own festive jubilees for Pride Month, celebrating the city s LGBTQ+ communities while also...

Pittsburgh Magazine Freelancer Wins Black Media Federation Award

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/1 5:38A Ollie Gratzinger

EMMAI ALAQUIVA | PHOTO BY SYDNEY MARTIN/YA MOMZ HOUSE INC A Pittsburgh Magazine writer was honored last week with an award from the Pittsburgh Black Media Foundation. The 37th Annual Vann Awards,...

7 Things to Do in June

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/1 5:33A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO COURTESY ADOBE STOCK | THE VINEYARDS AT CAGNES BY PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR 1: Meet the old masters at French Moderns: Matisse/Renoir/Degas at the Frick Pittsburgh. The show positions France as the...

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Gwen’s Girls, Quantum Theatre and more: Pittsburgh jobs for 6/1/26

NEXTpittsburgh 6/1 3:28A Jennifer Baron

Check the NEXT Job Board every Monday for the latest job openings in a variety of industries across the Pittsburgh area.

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The Penguins need to find their K’Andre Miller type of trade

PensBurgh 5/29 5:42A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 30: Justin Brazeau #16 of the Pittsburgh Penguins goes for the puck against K'Andre Miller #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period at PPG PAINTS Arena on...

2025-26 Season in Review: Erik Karlsson

PensBurgh 5/29 3:37A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 31: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in action during the game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 31, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

What should Egor Chinakhov’s next contract look like?

PensBurgh 5/27 4:00A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 04: Egor Chinakhov #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in action during the game against the Florida Panthers at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo...

Evgeni Malkin extended for 2026-27, $5.5 million base with incentives

PensBurgh 5/26 8:36A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 05: Rickard Rakell #67 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his first period goal with Evgeni Malkin #71 against the Florida Panthers at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 5, 2026 in...

Malkin contract update: Sides in contact, negotiating money

PensBurgh 5/26 3:44A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 31: Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates during the second period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings on March 31, 2026, at...

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