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Allegheny County schools lead the state in potential for solar energy generation, advocates report

WESA 9/3 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

Advocates, politicians and school districts alike say boosting the county’s solar infrastructure could reduce air pollution from local power plants and alleviate district...

Ecologist, author Robin Wall Kimmerer visits Environmental Charter School to inspire love of nature

WESA 9/3 11:30P Kalliyan Winder

Elementary students at Pittsburgh’s Environmental Charter School engaged with author Robin Wall Kimmerer this week. Kimmerer read from her new children’s book, "Bud Finds Her...

‘Pandemic babies’ just started kindergarten. A pediatrician offers parents some advice.

WESA 9/2 11:35P Kiley Koscinski

"Pandemic babies," born in 2020 are heading to kindergarten this year. Much remains unknown about what long-term effect the pandemic may have had on these young students. A...

Reporter’s notebook: Why WESA looked at Pittsburgh-area schools taking students to court.

WESA 9/2 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

While Pittsburgh school board members have maintained a pause on the issuance of citations for more than two years, other districts still file them.

How Pittsburgh organizations are diverting students with citations away from punitive pipelines

WESA 8/28 11:35P Jillian Forstadt

Organizations in the Pittsburgh region are working to help Black girls and other students with citations navigate what are often siloed systems. These groups work between...

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Pittsburgh Review of Books Hits the Shelves

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/5 6:33A Virginia Linn

PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK B ooks and the literary arts are clearly having a moment in Pittsburgh. On the heels of a recent resurgence of independent bookstores opening around town, the Greater Pittsburgh...

Women & Business Profile: Jenna McLaughlin, MSC

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Jenna McLaughlin, MSC Velum Fermentation , Chief Operating Officer A s the chief operating officer of Velum Fermentation, a brewery and event venue on Pittsburgh s South Side, Jenna McLaughlin wears...

Women & Business Profile: Myah Moore Irick

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/5 5:43A Sponsored Content Partner S&T Ba

Myah Moore Irick The Irick Group , Merrill Private Wealth Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor B orn and raised in Hawaii, Myah Moore Irick lived all over the country before making Pittsburgh...

Women & Business Profile: Mary Hester

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/5 5:29A Sponsored Content Partner S&T Ba

Mary Hester LifeVenture Real Estate Solutions , Founder LifeVenture Buy Choice Homes , CEO Black Excellence in Real Estate , Co-Founder As a real estate agent and advocate for financial education and...

Women & Business Profile: Hannah Balash

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Hannah Balash Bridal Maven , Founder & Owner H annah Balash found her happily ever after by building a bridal boutique. Balash founded Bridal Maven, a chic, Dormont-based consignment shop that sells...

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Metro Moves: 2025-26 New Jersey Devils preview

PensBurgh 9/5 3:09A Jim Rixner

Sticking in the great New York City area to complete the Metro part of the Metropolitan Division after completing previews on the Rangers and Islanders , today we turn to the New Jersey Devils. The...

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Penguins to giveaway ‘Big Three Legacy’ series of bobbleheads this season

PensBurgh 9/3 7:47P Mike Darnay

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced three bobblehead giveaway nights for the upcoming season that will feature the team’s “Big Three Legacy” players on the roster. The team announced the plans...

Rushed up CBA changes that could impact the Penguins

PensBurgh 9/2 11:06A Jim Rixner

The NHL and their players have agreed to a new CBA to begin in September 2026. But that wasn’t quick enough of a start date for some of the changes and the two sides have agreed to make a variety of...

Could the Penguins acquire (but never play) legendary goalie?

PensBurgh 9/2 2:36A Jim Rixner

Admittedly a little click bait-ish, but more of an intriguing thought for one impending trade. The Montreal Canadiens need to trade Carey Price. The goalie hasn’t played since the 2021-22 season and...

Which Penguin is most likely to win a league award this season?

PensBurgh 8/29 2:22A Jim Rixner

Long gone are the days when the Penguins used to dominate the NHL Awards and clean up when it came to scoring titles and MVPs. Other than Kris Letang’s Masterton trophy in 2023 — the one award that...

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