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Search expands for American college student who vanished in the Dominican Republic

CBS Pittsburgh 3/14 3:21A

Officials say their investigation into the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is considering the possibility of drowning and foul play. The...

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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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Duquesne University president Ken Gormley will step down next year

WESA 3/17 4:23A Susan Scott Peterson

Gormley launched the largest capital campaign in the university's history, as well as opening Duquesne's new College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Educators descend on Latrobe for free, Mr. Rogers-inspired professional development

WESA 3/16 11:30P Gabriela Herring

Over the weekend, teachers from across the country traveled to the Fred Rogers Institute at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for some free professional development inspired by...

Extra funding for 100s of Pa. districts is in question. See if yours could be affected.

WESA 3/13 11:30P Sarah Anne Hughes | Spotlight PA

Key Republicans are questioning whether an “adequacy” supplement targeted at underfunded schools is inherently unfair.

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.

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Peregrine falcons nesting atop Pitt's Cathedral of Learning lay first egg of the season

WESA 3/17 9:12A Kiley Koscinski

The National Aviary's Peregrine Falcon Cam caught footage of the falcon couple's first egg of the season Sunday.

Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with U.S. visa supported Hezbollah leader

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/17 8:54A By Michael Casey, Rodrique Ngowi

The department s statement, posted on social media, provides a possible explanation for the deportation of the 34-year-old Dr. Rasha Alawieh, whose removal from the U.S. has...

Photos: Total Lunar Eclipse Glows Above Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/17 5:25A Aidan McClain

THE LUNAR ECLIPSE ABOVE PPG PLACE. | PHOTO BY DAVE DICELLO I f the idea of waking up Friday around 2 a.m. to catch the lunar eclipse reach totality didn t motivate you to get out of bed, don t worry....

MHY Family Services, Innovation Works, Heartland Fabrication and more: Pittsburgh jobs for 3/17/25

NEXTpittsburgh 3/17 3:45A Jennifer Baron

Looking for a new job? Check the NEXT Job Board every Monday for the latest openings across the Pittsburgh region curated by the NEXT editorial team from a range of fields and industries. Hiring? Post...

Silver Perk Coffee Co. Is Making Big Moves on the Caffeine Scene

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/17 3:23A Kristy Graver

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SILVER PERK COFFEE CO. S ue and Art Cohen always take their coffee to go and they need the towing capacity of a Ford F-150 to do it. The Squirrel Hill couple serves java out of a...

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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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Conor Timmins is an intriguing addition

PensBurgh 3/17 6:24A Gretz

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images He has also played extremely well so far for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Like most general managers and executives across professional sports, Kyle Dubas has...

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Pens Points: A Lil’ Hot Streak

PensBurgh 3/17 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Four straight wins for these Pittsburgh Penguins? In this economy? Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning... Another game, another high-profile...

Gamethread: Devils @ Penguins

PensBurgh 3/15 8:45A Hooks Orpik

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pens and Devils meet on the ice Talk about the game with Pens fans here!

Game Preview: New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/15/2025

PensBurgh 3/15 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Pens take on a Devils team making a playoff push despite missing Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton. Who: New Jersey Devils (36-25-6, 78 points, 3rd place...

Wilkes Weekly: Dubas gives thoughts on possible impending call ups to the NHL

PensBurgh 3/14 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images Are we about to see Vasily Ponomarev in the NHL again? Pittsburgh GM/President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas had a lot to say on his radio show on March...

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