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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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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...

The secret top floors of Frick’s mansion

NEXTpittsburgh 10/14 7:32A Boaz Frankel

Location : The third and fourth floor of Clayton, Henry Clay Frick s historic home, at the Frick Pittsburgh in Point Breeze Featured guest: Kelsie Paul, director of learning and visitor experience at...

So, What is the Rachel Carson EcoVillage? Here’s How to Tour It

Pittsburgh Magazine 10/14 6:53A Jessica Sinichak

RENDERINGS BY DOUG COOPER A fter years in the making, the Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights in McCandless is now under construction and the public is being welcomed to check it out. A...

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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,...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Anaheim Ducks 10/13/25

PensBurgh 10/14 2:32A Julia Stumbaugh

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1-0, 4 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division) @ Anaheim Ducks (1-1-0, 2 points, 4th place Pacific Division) When : 10:30 p.m. ET How to Watch : Locally broadcast on KTTV,...

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Wilkes Weekly: WBS Penguins win first two games

PensBurgh 10/13 3:02A Jim Rixner

Is WBS going to be nasty this year? Based on their lineup strength and opening weekend the answer looks like a yes. Wilkes-Barre defeated Hartford 2-1 on Saturday night and then followed that up with...

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