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Memorial Day dedication ceremony honors Civil War veteran

CBS Pittsburgh 5/26 8:52A

CBS News Pittsburgh reporter Chris DeRose joins from Irvin, Pennsylvania, where a Civil War veteran was honored at a Memorial Day dedication ceremony.

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From classrooms to farms, AmeriCorps cuts hit Pittsburgh

WESA 5/26 11:33P Jillian Forstadt, Kate Giammaris

The cuts come amid the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to shrink the federal government. Pennsylvania is part of a multi-state lawsuit challenging the decision.

Between the stacks at the $21 million renovation of Braddock Carnegie Library

WESA 5/22 11:35P Julia Fraser

The $21 million renovation of the first Carnegie library in the United States — built by steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie — is complete. In honor of that...

Penn State trustees vote to close 3 Western Pa. branch campuses, 4 others amid declining...

WESA 5/22 11:32P Marc Levy | Associated Press

Penn State University's trustees are backing a plan to close seven of its 19 branch campuses amid declining enrollments. The campuses to close are Fayette, New Kensington and...

Carnegie Mellon students will use online platform to offer free high school tutoring

WESA 5/22 11:31P Riona Duncan

The partnership announcement was made at Carnegie Mellon’s Commencement by Sal Khan, who founded Schoolhouse.world and Khan Academy.

In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the young

WESA 5/18 1:00A Gary Fields | Associated Press,

Several civic organizations are hoping to reverse the trend of low youth voter turnout by getting teenagers engaged in public debate before they're even eligible to vote.

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Gov. Shapiro touts life science investment in proposed state budget during Pittsburgh visit

WESA 5/27 12:11P Julia Fraser

Gov. Josh Shapiro came to Pittsburgh Tuesday to promote his proposed $50 million investment in scientific and technological innovation statewide as a part of his 2025-26...

Nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital announce intent to unionize

WESA 5/27 8:37A Kiley Koscinski

Staff at one of Pittsburgh's largest labor and delivery hospitals are unionizing. About 1,000 registered nurses and advanced practice professionals have filed notice with the...

Penn State welcomes Pittsburgh students to get paid for college prep

NEXTpittsburgh 5/27 3:00A Donni Rae Blackwell

At Penn State University’s Readiness Institute Summer Discovery program, the university offers students a transformative  experience prior to entering the doors of college. It’s free. In fact, the...

Pittsburgh’s Black-owned barbecue restaurants compete against memories of earlier rib joints

NEXTpittsburgh 5/27 2:00A David S. Rotenstein

More than 6 million Black southerners followed the Great Migration to the north between 1916 and 1970. Attracted by the lure of good jobs and an escape from Jim Crow terrorism, many of those migrants...

Americana Flag Sweater: Ralph Lauren vs. Tuckernuck

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 5/27 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Ralph Lauren (left)// Tuckernuck (right, also love this one !) I love a good flag sweater. They are timeless and great for kids, men, grandparents... literally anyone and everyone. It's a staple I...

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Help us, help you? Potential trade pickups for the Penguins

PensBurgh 5/27 7:20A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images Who could be this year’s Kevin Hayes or Cody Glass? A look from Daily Faceoff about players that are available or could be on the trading block presents...

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2024-25 Season in review: Alex Nedeljkovic

PensBurgh 5/27 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Photo by Zak Krilll/NHLI via Getty Images The season that was for the Penguin goalie Vitals Player: Alex Nedeljkovic Born: January 7, 1996 (age 29 season) Height: 6’0” Weight: 203 pounds Hometown:...

2025 NHL Draft Rankings: #9 Victor Eklund

PensBurgh 5/26 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images A small forward with skill who might just fall a little below this ranking... Welcome back to our feature on draft profiles for projected top picks in the...

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2024-25 Season in Review: Connor Dewar

PensBurgh 5/26 12:00A rjnaugle2

John Jones-Imagn Images Connor Dewar made a strong impression while auditioning for a new contract with the Penguins. Vitals Player: Connor Dewar Born: June 26, 1999 (Age 25 season) Height: 5’ 10”...

On this date in Penguins history: Kunitz sends Pittsburgh to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final

PensBurgh 5/25 1:00A Mike Darnay

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Eight years ago today, Chris Kunitz scored a double overtime game-winner for the Penguins in the Eastern Conference Final. Eight years ago today, Chris Kunitz scored...

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