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New surveillance video shows missing Pitt student before disappearance in Dominican Republican

CBS Pittsburgh 3/12 3:17A

Newly unveiled surveillance video shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the moments before she disappeared while on spring break with friends in...

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FBI involved in search for missing Pitt student in Dominican Republic

CBS Pittsburgh 3/11 3:38A

20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, the University of Pittsburgh student missing in the Dominican Republic, was last seen early Thursday on a beach near the resort where she was...

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PPS superintendent says more capacity is needed to transform reading scores

WESA 3/12 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

Superintendent Wayne Walters told board members Wednesday that the district needs more trained reading specialists to move the needle on third-grade reading scores.

Shaler Area High School welcomes Japanese students for STEAM-based educational exchange

WESA 3/12 11:30P Gabriela Herring

10 Japanese students spent a week in an educational STEAM-focused immersion program in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh school board candidate slate launches ahead of Tuesday’s filing deadline

WESA 3/10 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

They’re endorsed by Black Women for a Better Education, which has successfully elected several candidates to the school board in the last few years.

What do PPS students want to see for the district’s future? More access at every school

WESA 3/9 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

WESA went to the PPS Student Voice conference to ask students what they think about the district's proposed changes, as well as their hopes for the district’s future.

Pa. advocates call on PIAA to revise policies aligned with Trump’s transgender athlete ban

WESA 3/6 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

Kristina Moon, a senior attorney at the Education Law Center, said the changes violate state and federal civil rights protections for transgender students.

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Highmark Health sees 9% revenue growth despite operating losses in challenging 2024

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/13 8:09A Patty Tascarella

Despite facing significant headwinds, Highmark Health saw an increase in revenue. Learn about the factors contributing to its financial performance in 2024.

Live Nation reveals new venue name and starts construction in the Lower Hill

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/13 8:03A Tim Schooley

National live entertainment company partners with Fenway Sports Group to start building live performance venue on a focal site of the Lower Hill redevelopment master plan.

Hey Babe upscale lounge and bar coming to former Ace Hotel in East Liberty

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/13 7:28A Jake Dabkowski

Discover how two industry veterans are bringing a fresh nightlife concept to East Liberty's former Ace Hotel building.

Sephora Among the New Shops Popping Up in the Strip District

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/13 6:47A Jessica Sinichak

PHOTO BY ED MASSERY P ittsburgh s Strip District is about to get a little more beautiful. Real estate developer McCaffery Interests recently announced that a Sephora store is slated to open in the...

There Soon Will Be a New, 4,000-Capacity Music Venue Near PPG Paints Arena

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/13 6:23A Sean Collier

AN ARTIST S RENDERING OF CITIZENS LIVE AT THE WYLIE. IMAGE COURTESY LIVE NATION A new concert venue is set to open next year and it ll sit right in the heart of the city. A groundbreaking ceremony was...

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Soju Announces Re-Opening Date

Good Food Pittsburgh 3/7 5:05A Emily Catalano

Consider this the best news you ll hear all week. Soju, the much-loved Korean American restaurant in Garfield, will be re-opening for dinner service on Tuesday, March 11. The...

It’s Opening Day at Page’s

Good Food Pittsburgh 3/7 3:51A Emily Catalano

Page Dairy Mart is back for another season! The beloved South Side spot will officially reopen today, March 7 at 11:00 A.M., ready to serve up all the ice cream and classic...

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Game Preview: St. Louis Blues @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/13/2025

PensBurgh 3/13 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Pens and Blues gear up tonight for a very important game, as far as St. Louis is concerned.. Who: St. Louis Blues (31-27-7, 69 points, 5th...

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Building Tristan Jarry’s trade value should be late season priority

PensBurgh 3/12 5:58A Gretz

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Whatever you have to do to keep him playing well and boosting his numbers, you have to do it. Tristan Jarry returned to the Pittsburgh Penguins starting...

2025 NHL Draft: Mock draft szn has begun

PensBurgh 3/12 3:16A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Dale Preston/Getty Images When you’re in last place, it’s never too early to turn to mock drafts Mock drafts by their very nature don’t hold a ton of value, but when mired in last place it’s...

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Pens Points: Jarry, Crosby outshine Golden Knights

PensBurgh 3/12 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Penguins needed overtime, but got two points on Tuesday night. Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... The Pittsburgh...

Pens Points: Steel City Welcomes Sin City

PensBurgh 3/11 12:00A rjnaugle2

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Pens Points has all the latest Penguins news from Monday as they prepare to welcome the Golden Knights to Pittsburgh. Just four days removed from getting thumped in...

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