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Southwestern Pennsylvania school districts to consider tax hikes as expenses grow

WESA 6/22 11:31P Abigail Hakas | Point Park Unive

A wave of property tax hikes is set to sweep school districts across Southwestern Pennsylvania as costs rise and COVID - 19 relief funds run out.

Advocates call on Pa. state lawmakers to address 'literacy crisis' as scores drop nationwide

WESA 6/22 11:30P Sydney Roach

Only about one-third of fourth grade students in Pennsylvania were proficient in reading in 2024, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress. Now, advocates...

Pa. universities look to ease student transfers from community college

WESA 6/17 11:31P Rachel McDevitt

Nationally, 80% of community college students want to earn a bachelor’s degree, but only 15% go on to complete one.

Penn State Trustees vote to permanently oust member

WESA 6/16 11:30P Anne Danahy

Penn State's board of trustees voted Monday to remove Barry Fenchak, one of its most outspoken members, from the board for telling an off-color joke trustees said was...

Changes to federal grants, loans threaten college affordability, advocates say

WESA 6/15 11:34P Rachel McDevitt

The federal budget bill could cap student loan borrowing and limit grant eligibility.

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Fall for Ocean City, Maryland

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/27 7:38A Sponsored Content Partner Ocean

L abor Day may be the traditional sign-off for summer, but in Ocean City, Maryland, the season is far from over. Come September, this place finds its second wind, offering warm breezes, golden sunsets...

The Buggy Sequel ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Can’t Improve on the Original Model

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/27 6:36A Sean Collier

PHOTO BY GEOFFREY SHORT / UNIVERSAL PICTURES T he closest analogue to M3GAN, the android antagonist of the eponymous 2022 film, might be Freddy Krueger. Admittedly, they don t share much physical...

Longtime WPXI Reporter Jack Etzel Dies

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/27 6:14A Sean Collier

PHOTO COURTESY MEGAN ETZEL J ack Etzel, the affable and enthusiastic reporter who for more than two decades appeared in popular segments on WPXI, died Tuesday, June 24. He was 91. Through his...

Weekend Wist List

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 6/27 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Navy Collared Dress // Chartreuse Handbag // Earrings // White Dress Striped Knit Top // Sports Bra Running Sneakers // Name Bracelet // Rope Sandals Red Shorts //...

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Break out, think fast: Have you tried Pittsburgh’s ultimate escape rooms?

NEXTpittsburgh 6/26 1:00A Aakanksha Agarwal

When temperatures soar or the pouring rain makes outdoor adventures unlikely, Pittsburgh’s escape rooms are the perfect antidote. Step inside worlds of mystery, adventure and heart-pounding excitement...

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2025 NHL Mock Draft

PensBurgh 6/27 3:15A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images Taking a stab at the first round of the NHL draft The day we’ve been waiting for is finally here. The Penguins enter a draft with two first round picks for...

Related: Grading the last 10 Penguins drafts PensBurgh, Penguins are about to begin one of their most fascinating offseasons in years PensBurgh, Our record in Mock Drafts: Spotty, but hopeful PensBurgh, NHL Draft: Will the Penguins believe in Victor Eklund? PensBurgh

NHL Draft: Details, time, order, how to watch, what will the Penguins do?

PensBurgh 6/27 12:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images It’s draft night, here’s what you need to know The long awaited first night of the 2025 NHL Draft is finally here! The 4-1-1 on what to know: What: 2025 NHL Draft...

On this date in Penguins history: Evgeni Malkin drafted in 2004

PensBurgh 6/26 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images What a ride it’s been for Malkin and the Pens The Pittsburgh Penguins had the worst record in the NHL in 2003-04 but failed to win the draft lottery and ended up...

Rangers decision won’t change Penguins draft strategy

PensBurgh 6/25 2:00A rjnaugle2

Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images The Penguins now own two first round picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, but it remains business as usual for Dubas & Co. With the New York Rangers ending all...

Related: Penguins hold 10 picks as NHL releases official 2025 draft order PensBurgh

NHL greenlights first expansion plans 60 years ago today

PensBurgh 6/25 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images When six became 12. Sixty years ago Wednesday, the National Hockey League planted the seeds for what would become its first major expansion, hoping to...

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