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Pennsylvania Literacy Coalition calls for $100M to boost student reading in state budget

WESA 1/9 10:32P Jillian Forstadt

The Pennsylvania Literacy Coalition, launched this month, is working across sectors to bring awareness to what they’re calling a “literacy crisis” among Pennsylvania...

Pittsburgh Public Schools board to consider reinstating hybrid public hearing format

WESA 1/6 10:30P Jillian Forstadt

After months of ire from families and stakeholders, Pittsburgh Public Schools will consider cementing a hybrid public hearing format into its policies.

Penn expecting $467M windfall from COVID-19 vaccine royalty dispute

WESA 1/5 10:30P Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza | WHYY

At issue was how much the manufacturer could carve out to third parties before paying the university its stake of the profits in the form of royalties.

Pa. schools can apply for state aid to install solar energy, save money

WESA 1/1 10:30P Rachel McDevitt | StateImpact Pe

The Solar for Schools grant program, funded by $25 million in state money, will cover up to half the project cost of installing solar for grant winners.

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Free radon test kits available for Allegheny County residents

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 1/14 5:46A Roberta Burkhart/Pittsburgh Post

Thanks to the region s geology, many homes in Pennsylvania are located in areas with elevated levels of the gas.

Related: Pennsylvania has a radon problem. Pittsburgh-area residents can get a free test kit WESA

Letter to the editor: WPXI's Harner makes Steelers' loss bearable

TribLIVE 1/14 2:00A TribLive

The only enjoyable part of the evening of the Steelers wild card loss was WPXI sports reporter Jenna Harner before and after the game. Whoever hired her should get a huge...

Mom, son sue Greensburg Salem district, claiming discrimination and mistreatment

TribLIVE 1/14 12:26A Renatta Signorini

A mother and her son filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Greensburg Salem School District claiming officials there discriminated against the boy when he was mistreated in an elementary school...

Huge Q4 finish for Pittsburgh tech firms with investment of $277.95M

BizJournal Pittsburgh 1/13 11:50P Patty Tascarella

Q4 saw the highest amount of capital invested in Pittsburgh tech firms in 2024, according to PitchBook data.

Morning Roundup: Pair of South Side robberies under review; Pittsburgh activates 6 warming centers

TribLIVE 1/13 11:33P Renatta Signorini

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 14:

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Pittsburgh’s First Women’s Sports Bar Opening Next Month

Good Food Pittsburgh 1/14 4:23A Emily Catalano

East Liberty is about to get a little more sporty. Title 9, Pittsburgh s first ever women s sports watch bar, is opening on Centre Avenue in February. The concept was...

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Steelers front office drawing no interest from rest of the NFL

Steelers Wire 1/14 4:04A Curt Popejoy

Multiple NFL franchises have moved on from their general managers already this offseason with more on the way. When it come to the success of any NFL team, it starts at the...

So, we probably need to talk about Mike McCarthy

Steelers Wire 1/14 3:34A Curt Popejoy

The biggest news out of the NFL so far this week was the decision the Dallas Cowboys made to part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy. Why is this relevant to the Pittsburgh...

Potential Steelers target declares for 2025 NFL draft

Steelers Wire 1/14 2:41A Curt Popejoy

The plan, when wide receiver Isaiah Bond transferred from Alabama to Texas was for him to come in and become the Longhorns No. 1 receiving option and the best deep threat in...

Game Preview: Seattle Kraken @ Pittsburgh Penguins 1/14/2025

PensBurgh 1/14 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Pens look to get back on track in their last home game of the month. Who: Seattle Kraken (18-23-3, 39 points, 7th place Pacific Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins...

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Who was the Steelers' true offensive MVP in 2024?

Steelers Wire 1/13 9:11P Andrew Vasquez

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 regular season has come and gone, and while fans eagerly anticipate what the 2025 offseason may bring, it is important to recognize the...

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