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New survey finds Allegheny County is a bright spot for summer learning opportunities

WESA 6/3 12:11A Jillian Forstadt

Two in five Allegheny County kids whose parents want to enroll them in summer programs are missing out, according to new data from the national Afterschool Alliance.

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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Three Rivers Arts Festival opens this week in its beautiful new home

NEXTpittsburgh 6/4 1:00A Sally Quinn

The new location — Arts Landing — offers the festival a more visitor-friendly, concentrated space for the concerts, activities and vendors.

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Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 6/4 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Drinks at a fave, Frick Park Tavern, before my aunt and uncle's birthday dinner! Lunch with my mom at the mall! Hope you are all having a wonderful week! It is my husband's birthday today, so we will...

Dig in With Graver: Have a Drink, Bro

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/3 7:47A Kristy Graver

P eter Moore s life hasn t been the same since he ordered a Prosecco at brunch in 2024. His buddies teased him for selecting a fancy Italian sparkling white wine over a more workmanlike brewski. If it...

Dates Announced for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/3 7:14A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO COURTESY OF PITTSBURGH JAZZ FEST A beloved annual festival is returning to Pittsburgh later this year. The 16th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, presented by the August Wilson...

10 Organizations Celebrating Black Excellence

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/3 5:34A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO COURTESY OF BARREL & FLOW FEST J uneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the official end of slavery in the U.S., takes place each year on June 19. The National Museum of African...

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Dylan Larkin reportedly requests trade from Detroit

PensBurgh 6/4 10:23A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) face-off during the second period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh...

WBS Update: McGroarty scores Game 4 winner

PensBurgh 6/4 2:37A Jim Rixner

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins won a second straight game on the road to even their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Toronto Marlies at 2-2. It was a wild back-and-forth affair that...

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2025-26 Season in Review: Rutger McGroarty

PensBurgh 6/3 10:06P Adam Gretz

Vitals Player:  Rutger McGroarty Born: March 30, 2004 (age: 22) Height:  6’1” Weight:  212 pounds Hometown:  Lincoln, Nebraska Shoots:  Left Draft:  2022, first-round, No. 14 overall by Winnipeg Jets...

Related: 2025-26 Season in Review: Sam Girard PensBurgh

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...

2025-26 Season in Review: Erik Karlsson

PensBurgh 5/29 3:37A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 31: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in action during the game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 31, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

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