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PPS is sending special education students rock climbing to remedy learning loss

WESA 1/5 10:34P Jillian Forstadt

This school year alone, Pittsburgh Public Schools is offering programs at nearly two dozen district schools and partners. It's a $2.2 million undertaking.

Streamlined application could speed financial aid process for college hopefuls

WESA 1/1 11:00P Rachel McDevitt

Recent updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid could make it easier for prospective college students and their parents to apply for financial aid.

Can teachers spot AI writing? Penn researchers weigh in

WESA 12/25 10:30P Liz Tung | WHYY

The widespread use of AI has sparked a dilemma for teachers and professors. How do you tell the difference between assignments written by students, and those written by a...

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10+ things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh, from the Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show to Drag...

NEXTpittsburgh 1/7 4:47A Jennifer Baron

What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, Jan. 8-11? Find out here. Know of a cool event?  Email us . Thursday, Jan. 8: Sad Karaoke at Bottlerocket Social Hall 7 p.m. The first week back to reality...

First-person essay: Tariff bills are making business all-but impossible for my Morningside store

NEXTpittsburgh 1/7 3:28A Pittsburgh's Public Source

Pittsburgh’s Public Source is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region.  Sign up for their free newsletters. First-person essay by Erin Love, Pittsburgh...

12 Pittsburgh developments to watch in 2026

NEXTpittsburgh 1/7 12:00A Roman Hladio

At the top of 2026, Pittsburgh developments are moving at breakneck speeds. Office-to-residential conversions and new, affordable housing projects are underway, and the Downtown beautification...

My Favorite Things 2025: Beauty

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 1/6 4:32A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Red Light Therapy Mask // Contour and Blush Duo Stick Hand Cream // Night Cream Flyaway Taming Hair Wand // Mascara and Primer Duo Dry Shampoo // Body Lotion // Eye Cream //...

Projects at Carnegie Mellon showcase could be the future of video games

WESA 1/5 10:32P Rachel McDevitt

The annual Fall Festival at CMU’s Entertainment Technology Center showcases gaming prototypes.

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Evgeni Malkin’s return creates some line questions for Penguins

PensBurgh 1/6 6:02P Adam Gretz

The Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be getting center Evgeni Malkin back in the lineup very soon, and perhaps as soon as Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils. That is objectively good news...

The week ahead: Penguins playing their way back into it

PensBurgh 1/4 8:48P Adam Gretz

What a weird season this has been for the Pittsburgh Penguins. It began with low expectations. Then they went 8-2-2 through their first 12 games. That was followed by a stretch where they won just one...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Detroit Red Wings 1/3/26

PensBurgh 1/3 6:46A Julia Stumbaugh

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (18-12-9, 45 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) @ Detroit Red Wings (24-14-4, 52 points, 1st place Atlantic Division) When : 12:00 p.m. ET How to Watch : National...

Rakell, Karlsson make Team Sweden

PensBurgh 1/2 3:41A Jim Rixner

Team Sweden will have the most Pittsburgh Penguin input at the 2026 Olympics with two players on the roster. Both Rickard Rakell and Erik Karlsson were named to the roster released today. Representing...

Sidney Crosby having another age-defying, historic season

PensBurgh 1/2 3:19A Adam Gretz

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the 2026 calendar year with a strong 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings, getting two big points in the standings and getting another huge game from captain Sidney...

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