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Trump administration freezes some education funding to states, including $230 million to Pa.

WESA 7/7 11:30P Anne Danahy

The Trump administration is holding up nearly $7 billion in federal education funding that states were slated to get Tuesday, including more than $230 million to...

Cyber school facing wrongful death suit says it’s ‘unreasonable’ for teachers to see students...

WESA 7/3 11:31P Katie Meyer | Spotlight PA

The wellness check requirement, passed into state law last year, was inspired in part by the death of a 12-year-old Commonwealth Charter Academy student.

UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

WESA 7/1 10:38A Collin Binkley | Associated Pres

The federal case focused on Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who last competed for the University of Pennsylvania in 2022.

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.

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The Steelers Are Getting Older, But Are They Getting Better?

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/10 6:48A Mike Prisuta

AARON RODGERS | PHOTO BY ALYSA RUBIN/PITTSBURGH STEELERS T he anniversary of the founding of the Steelers this week the 92nd such event reminds us of the franchise s storied history and of how much...

Hazelwood Brew House celebrates first anniversary, locals prep for pickle brews and more beer news

NEXTpittsburgh 7/10 5:00A Annette Bassett

Just over a year ago, there were no breweries in Hazelwood. By July 31 of last year, there were three. Hazelwood Brew House tenants Abstract Realm and New France marked their birthdays in mid-June....

New Auberle CEO Darla Poole faces ‘tornado’ of federal budget cuts

NEXTpittsburgh 7/10 2:00A Joyce Gannon

John Lydon, a zealous supporter of the nonprofit sector in southwestern Pennsylvania, has stepped down as chief executive of Auberle following two decades at the helm of the McKeesport-based social...

One couple is trying to restore Yellow Dog Village, an abandoned company town

NEXTpittsburgh 7/10 1:00A John Beale

Latif Yeniceri and his wife Maysa Gharib left Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood in search of peace and a chance to own a farm. What they found was Yellow Dog Village — an abandoned company town in...

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Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 7/10 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Parade on the 4th! Hen's adorable 4th of July bow from his groomer! Is this a heron or a crane?! I see it in my neighborhood each summer. No idea if it's the same one year...

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Ranking potential Erik Karlsson trade destinations

PensBurgh 7/10 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What could the Penguins do with their star defenseman? Most of the major dominoes have fallen now a week into the NHL’s free agency period....

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Penguins sign 2025 first-round pick Ben Kindel to entry-level contract

PensBurgh 7/9 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Penguins have their highest draft pick since Derrick Pouliot under contract. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed 2025 first-round draft pick Ben Kindel to a...

Report: Gavin McKenna committing to Penn State

PensBurgh 7/8 1:23A Mike Darnay

Photo by Leila Devlin/Getty Images The highly-rated 2026 NHL Draft prospect is reportedly headed to Happy Valley. Gavin McKenna is reportedly heading to Penn State to play college hockey. McKenna, who...

Report: Hurricanes had interest in Rakell, Rust

PensBurgh 7/8 12:01A Julia Stumbaugh

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Hurricanes signed former Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year deal on Thursday. A potential suitor for Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell may no longer be in...

Pens Points: Catching Up

PensBurgh 7/7 12:00A Robbie Naugle

Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images Hopefully everyone enjoyed the 4th of July weekend. Here’s a quick recap on any Penguins news you may have missed over the holiday. For those of us south of...

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