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Top Stories: ➊ – Glitches, unproven tech in new Pa. financial aid system exacerbated delays for thousands of students (Friday), ➋ – 10 things to do this weekend, from Twyla Tharp Dance to Poetry Unplugged to a West End History Hike (Wednesday), ➌ – NHL Eastern Conference Playoffs first round predictions (Sunday), ➍ – Who’s Headlining This Year’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival? (Monday), ➎ – PPS is purchasing healthier, more sustainable food. Federal cuts could limit that progress. (Thursday)

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Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana

CBS Pittsburgh 3/18 7:12A

Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Family of missing college student asks police that she be declared dead

CBS Pittsburgh 3/18 7:10A

Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.

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...

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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Trump administration freezes $175M in funding to Univ. of Pennsylvania over trans athlete policies

WESA 3/20 12:31A Jared Mitovich | WHYY

“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.

PPS could begin public hearings on 10 proposed school closures as soon as next month

WESA 3/19 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Once that process is complete, board members will be able to cast their votes to reshape the district’s footprint, potentially as soon as this summer.

Rep. Lee, local leaders raise flags amid threats to DEI programs, education funding

WESA 3/17 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee told WESA this week that it will be difficult for the department to function without the more than 1,300 U.S. Department of Education workers placed on...

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...

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Gainey and Lee warn of potential Trump administration plan to close HUD field office in Pittsburgh

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/20 10:24A Tim Schooley

Pittsburgh leaders raise concerns about potential HUD office closures and their impact on affordable housing programs.

Pittsburgh-based PeopleOne Health expands services

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/20 9:53A Paul J. Gough

A Pittsburgh-based health care provider is assembling teams of specialists to tackle some of the most challenging and expensive health issues.

Health-tech unicorn Abridge relocates headquarters from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/20 9:41A Jake Dabkowski

The company's CEO, Dr. Shiv Rao, will remain in Pittsburgh.

Aspinwall, Sharpsburg among southwestern Pennsylvania's hottest housing markets (Housing Quarterly)

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/20 9:28A Tim Schooley

Find out which neighborhoods saw the most housing market momentum, and why buyers are flocking to these areas.

20 People To Know in Higher Education: Leanna Fenneberg, Duquesne University

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/20 9:11A Ethan Lott

Leanna Fenneberg is senior vice president for student life at Duquesne University and one of our 20 People to Know in Higher Education.

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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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Philip Tomasino should get big opportunity the rest of the way

PensBurgh 3/20 4:38A Gretz

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images He needs to make the most of it. Usually when a team slips out of playoff contention at the end of the regular season it can become an opportunity to start...

Pens Points: Home Stretch

PensBurgh 3/20 12:00A rjnaugle2

It’s another rest day for the Penguins but the same cannot be said for Pens Points which has all the latest. There is one final contest left in this five-game homestand for the Pittsburgh Penguins ,...

WBS Weekly: Murashov ties a team rookie record

PensBurgh 3/19 3:26A Hooks Orpik

Checking in on the Penguins’ AHL affiliate It was a critical weekend for the Wilkes-Barre/Scrantion Penguins and they pulled out a 1-1 split with Lehigh Valley after losing the first game. Here’s Nick...

Pens Points: Luck Runs Out

PensBurgh 3/19 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Penguins’ win streak ends at four after Tuesday night’s loss. Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the New York...

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Penguins going to Sweden for two games next season

PensBurgh 3/18 4:22A Hooks Orpik

Photo credit should read OLIVIER MORIN/AFP via Getty Images The Penguins are going international next year It’s been a while since the Pittsburgh Penguins have played in Europe but that is about to...