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Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pa. kids’ academic prospects, report says

WESA 6/29 1:01A Elena Eisenstadt | Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania school districts are struggling to find enough certified teachers to fill vacancies, a trend advocates say is diminishing the quality of kids' education.

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.

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A Round of Applause for Palm Palm

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/1 5:12A Kristy Graver

O n a recent stormy afternoon in East Liberty, I felt like I was in sunny Palm Springs, California in the 1950s. That was one strong cocktail! Palm Palm will open July 6 with a menu of fun, affordably...

‘Shore Thing’ docks brews, eats and events on the Allegheny River

NEXTpittsburgh 7/1 1:00A Roman Hladio

Pittsburgh’s newest town square and happy hour hangout features floor-to-ceiling public art. It’s open for late-morning yoga and DJ sets at sunset. It’s home to jazz and drinks, snack breaks and...

Be the First to Sign Up To Test Pittsburgh’s New Airport Terminal

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/1 12:52A Virginia Linn

ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS OF THE NEW TERMINAL BY GENSLER + HDR IN ASSOCIATION WITH LUIS VIDAL + ARCHITECTS W ant to be a guinea pig to try out the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport...

Simple Life Hacks for an Easier and More Efficient Life

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 7/1 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Pajamas // Earrings White Linen Shirt (on sale with code BIGSALE)// White Linen Shorts Striped Cardigan Sweater (use code SUMMERWIND10) Mini Tote // Bag Charm Mini Tote // Bag Charm Linen Tank (use...

NEXT in the Gallery: July art is a ‘time capsule of medieval Pittsburgh’

NEXTpittsburgh 6/30 6:14A L.E. McCullough

Each month NEXTpittsburgh features new openings and special art events in our series, NEXT in the Gallery . Keep us posted on what’s new in your neighborhood; email me at lemccullough@mac.com . Here...

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Penguins sign free agent defenseman Parker Wotherspoon to two-year contract

PensBurgh 7/1 7:42A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Former Bruin joins the Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins made their first signing of the 2025 NHL free agency period by adding defenseman Parker Wotherspoon....

On this date in Penguins history: Phil Kessel comes to Pittsburgh

PensBurgh 7/1 4:30A rjnaugle2

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Ten years ago, the Penguins shocked the hockey world when they acquired Phil Kessel from Toronto. In what turned out to be a “Do you remember where you were when...

NHL Free Agency Day: What to expect with the Penguins

PensBurgh 7/1 1:00A Hooks Orpik

@penguins It might not be an exciting day for the Pens on one of the league’s busiest Happy July everyone. As the calendar flips over into the heat of summer, the NHL prepares to open up shop with...

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Penguins announce roster for 2025 Development Camp

PensBurgh 7/1 1:00A Mike Darnay

Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images 52 prospects will be attending the camp that starts later this week. The Penguins have announced their roster for the team’s upcoming development camp. 52...

Rumored Penguins target Jack McBain receives qualifying offer from Utah

PensBurgh 7/1 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Bob Frid-Imagn Images Kyle Dubas’ search for a new third-line center may have hit a snag. Kyle Dubas’ search for a new third-line center may have hit a snag. Jack McBain, described in multiple reports...

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