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While more Pennsylvania students are completing teacher prep programs, educator shortages persist

WESA 5/31 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

The number of students completing teacher preparation programs in Pennsylvania has modestly increased since 2019, but those gains aren’t spread equally across the state.

PPS Summer B.O.O.S.T. didn’t improve test scores. Experts say summer learning matters anyway.

WESA 5/25 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

An independent evaluation of the program found that, compared to students who did not attend B.O.O.S.T. at all, there was no significant impact on reading or math scores.

With teens' input, Pa. AG shares social media recommendations for families and lawmakers

WESA 5/21 11:34P Glynis Board

The state Attorney General's office held a series of conversations with teens over the course of the school year to get insight into their social media use.

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Dahn Memory Lane: What Did Harry Houdini Have to Do with Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/2 7:19A Virginia Montanez

PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK H arry Houdini was no stranger to Pittsburgh. Between 1897 and 1925, he twice freed himself from restraints while suspended more than 80 feet above a Downtown street. He escaped...

New Grant Will Help Nonprofits Stay Online, Even if the Power Goes Out

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/2 4:48A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO FROM PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE ARCHIVES I f you feel like the Pittsburgh region has been impacted by a greater number of severe storms in recent years, you re not the only one. In fact, the Henry L....

Betsy Wentz Brings Her ‘Design Happy’ Philosophy to a New Furniture Collection

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/2 4:12A Isabella Marasco

PHOTO COURTESY ABNER HENRY A ward-winning interior designer Betsy Wentz is known for her vibrant use of color and patterns. It s something that drew Ohio-based furniture manufacturer Abner Henry to...

Sailboat Cardigan

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 6/2 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Sailboat Cardigan Sweater // Eyelet Shift Dress Mini Canvas Tote // Sunglasses Just last week, I did a post about cute summer sweaters , and I was so excited when this cardigan showed up on my...

One of Pittsburgh’s Bridges Has a Birthday Party Coming Up

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/1 5:51A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO BY DAVE DICELLO T he eldest of Pittsburgh s Three Sisters bridges will turn 100 later this year, and county officials are planning its birthday bash. The Andy Warhol Bridge, which connects the...

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2025-26 Season in Review: Sam Girard

PensBurgh 6/1 2:55A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 22: Samuel Girard #49 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo...

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The Penguins need to find their K’Andre Miller type of trade

PensBurgh 5/29 5:42A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 30: Justin Brazeau #16 of the Pittsburgh Penguins goes for the puck against K'Andre Miller #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period at PPG PAINTS Arena on...

What should Egor Chinakhov’s next contract look like?

PensBurgh 5/27 4:00A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 04: Egor Chinakhov #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in action during the game against the Florida Panthers at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo...

Evgeni Malkin extended for 2026-27, $5.5 million base with incentives

PensBurgh 5/26 8:36A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 05: Rickard Rakell #67 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his first period goal with Evgeni Malkin #71 against the Florida Panthers at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 5, 2026 in...

Malkin contract update: Sides in contact, negotiating money

PensBurgh 5/26 3:44A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 31: Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates during the second period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings on March 31, 2026, at...

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