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As PPS works to expand its gifted programs, students say encouragement and preparation are key

WESA 7/27 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Between 2021 and 2024, only about 12% of Black high schoolers at PPS completed at least one AP course. That’s compared to more than 40% of white students in the district.

PPS says it wants to move gifted programs into all schools. How one teacher’s paving the way.

WESA 7/26 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

PPS leaders say expanding gifted offerings will require them to close the beloved Gifted Center, located in the West End, and move these enrichment opportunities into...

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My Favorite Costume Jewelry on Sale

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 8/4 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Rainbow Necklace (22mm) Baublebar is having a big sale with 25% off sitewide and 20% off custom items! The discount auto applies at checkout. I love Baublebar for fun jewelry, and most of the time...

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A Penn State rural health expert on the impact of coming Medicaid changes

WESA 8/3 11:30P Anne Danahy

As states and people who get their health coverage from Medicaid get ready to meet new requirements that take effect Jan. 1, 2027, a Penn State expert on rural health said the...

Pittsburgh jobs for 8/3/26: Arcade Comedy Theater, IKEA, Koppers and more

NEXTpittsburgh 8/3 4:43A Jennifer Baron

Looking for a new job? Check the NEXT Job Board every Monday for the latest openings across the Pittsburgh region curated by the NEXT editorial team from a range of fields and...

NEXT in the Gallery: See surrealistic folklore, a Flying Coyote and a Sexy Hot Dog in Pittsburgh...

NEXTpittsburgh 8/3 1:00A 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 and email...

Weekend Wish List

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 7/31 5:13A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Green Ring // Vegetable Shift Dress // Etched Glassware // Printed Pants Striped Wrap Skirt // Mini Olive Earrings // Printed Quilted Pouch // Silver Shell Clutch Fleece...

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PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 19 Tanner Howe

PensBurgh 8/4 2:35A Julia Stumbaugh

OTTAWA, CANADA - DECEMBER 29: Tanner Howe #23 of Team Canada skates in the first period against Team Germany of the Group A match during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Canadian Tire Centre...

Related: PensBurgh Top 25 Under 25: No. 22 Peyton Kettles PensBurgh, PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 24 Ryan Miller PensBurgh, PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 25 Chase Pietila PensBurgh

Penguins extend Tommy Novak for three years

PensBurgh 7/31 4:39A Jim Rixner

ELMONT, NY - MARCH 30: Pittsburgh Penguins Center Tommy Novak (18) controls the puck during the first period of the National Hockey League game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York...

On Evgeni Malkin’s birthday, looking at the 40+ year olds to play for the Penguins

PensBurgh 7/31 2:26A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 27: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins arrives prior to the game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Five of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at...

Over/unders for Nicholas Robertson and the Penguins’ newest players in 2026-27

PensBurgh 7/29 9:10P Adam Gretz

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 08: Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) carries the puck during the third period of an NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs on...

Could the Penguins score 300 goals next season?

PensBurgh 7/29 1:58A Jim Rixner

PHILADELPHIA , PA - APRIL 22: Pittsburgh Penguins teammates celebrate a goal during game three of the Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburg Penguins on...

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