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With fall enrollment numbers official, Pittsburgh-area colleges show growth

WESA 10/12 11:30P Rachel McDevitt

College enrollment numbers this fall are now official and Pittsburgh-area universities are reporting growing student populations.

University of Pittsburgh USEFULL take-out containers replacing single-use options to cut waste

WESA 10/12 11:01P Kalliyan Winder

USEFULL provides plastic-free reusable containers to college campuses around the country. The company posits “no single-use takeout container options offer truly...

Thousands of Pa. college students wait for key financial aid due to state budget impasse

WESA 10/12 1:01A Charlotte Keith | Spotlight PA

Last year’s aid was also delayed, due to federal data glitches and a botched software rollout.

Pittsburgh Public Schools implements hiring, contract freezes as state budget impasse drags on

WESA 10/10 7:07A Jillian Forstadt

The state’s largest teachers union estimates that Pittsburgh Public Schools has missed out on more than $61 million in expected payments since July.

Pittsburgh Public Schools recommends 2026 tax hike

WESA 10/6 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

The mounting appeals were a focus of the initial 2026 budget forecast Joseph shared with board members Monday night. The district is weighing a $743.8 million budget — $8.5...

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Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 10/16 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Outfit Hope you all are having a wonderful week! It's been pretty routine this week, though I did get to meet some girlfriends for breakfast on Tuesday, which was a real...

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Pa. approves higher ACA health insurance premiums for 2026, with some price hikes as high as 38%

WESA 10/15 11:33P Nicole Leonard | WHYY

Insurance regulators say Pennie customers will see premiums rise by 21% on average, which factors in the potential loss of federal premium tax credits, or health subsidies.

15+ things to do this weekend: Monster pumpkins, haunted museums, fall festivals and more

NEXTpittsburgh 10/15 6:37A Jennifer Baron

What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, Oct. 16-19? Find out here. Know of a cool event? Email us . Thursday, Oct. 16-Sunday, Oct. 19: Fall Fest at Pittsburgh Playhouse Various times Forbes Avenue...

Giant Ducks Overtake Canonsburg in Grandpa Joe’s Surprise Stunt

Pittsburgh Magazine 10/15 5:58A Delaney Pipon

PHOTO BY DAVE DICELLO F or two weeks, residents of downtown Canonsburg have awakened to find thousands of rubber ducks mysteriously appearing on Pike Street overnight. The culprit? Local Grandpa Joe s...

Pittsburgh dates under $40: Strip District edition

NEXTpittsburgh 10/15 1:00A Roman Hladio

High-schooler, college student, young professional — whoever you are, I know you’re a little strapped for cash right now. And let’s face it: A romantic evening out often comes at a high cost. While I...

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Pens Points: All the Kings Men

PensBurgh 10/16 3:23A Robbie Naugle

Hopefully everyone has recovered from Tuesday night because it’s time to gear up for another late one this evening as the Pittsburgh Penguins remain on the west coast for game two of their three game...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ LA Kings 10/16/25

PensBurgh 10/16 2:43A Jim Rixner

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins  (2-2-0, 4 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division) @ Los Angeles Kings  (1-2-1, 3 points, 5th place Pacific Division) When : 10:00 p.m. ET How to Watch : Locally broadcast on...

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This Penguins team will find ways to lose games

PensBurgh 10/14 9:55P Adam Gretz

It always seems to be a controversial take among hockey fans, but I love the puck over the glass rule. In my opinion, it is one of the best rules in the sport. There is very little gray area with it....

Sidney Crosby moves up all-time assists list in loss to Ducks

PensBurgh 10/14 8:33P Mike Darnay

Sidney Crosby has made another career milestone and moved up the NHL’s all-time assist list. Crosby recorded two assists in the 4-3 loss to the Ducks on the road in California, propelling him into 9th...

Penguins/Ducks Recap: Pens fall after late Anaheim power play goal

PensBurgh 10/14 7:20P Jim Rixner

Pregame The Penguins make a couple of rotations to their lineup of their own volition; Noel Acciari, Caleb Jones, Harrison Brunicke and Arturs Silovs take a seat to make way for Philip Tomasino,...

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