Education » indicates external link

Pittsburgh Public Schools poised to adopt new purchasing policies after city controller’s urging

WESA 6/16 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

The district is considering policy changes that would require administrators to solicit multiple bids when contracting for professional services, materials and supplies.

'Violence interrupters' to be deployed to Pittsburgh pools this summer, per youth safety leaders

WESA 6/15 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

Outreach workers, community "violence interrupters" and public safety officials will be on hand at every city pool this summer, according to City of Pittsburgh STOP the...

Pittsburgh Public kicks off period of transition and mourning for families at closing schools

WESA 6/14 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

For many PPS families and staff, the school board’s decision to close schools last month has set off a period of grief and transition.

Pa. cyber charter schools say bill to have students on camera should also apply to public schools

WESA 6/11 8:35A Jillian Forstadt

Cyber charter school leaders say the new measure should be equally applied to traditional public schools, arguing that abuse and harm aren’t unique to students enrolled in...

House bill would require Pa. cyber charter students to be on camera during live instruction

WESA 6/10 6:04A Jillian Forstadt

Members of the House Education Committee voted to advance legislation that would require cyber students to be on camera at all times during live virtual instruction.

More Education stories

Lifestyle » indicates external link

One of our favorite low-key summer getaways is just two hours from Pittsburgh

NEXTpittsburgh 6/22 6:10A Aakanksha Agarwal

A few miles separate a sandy beach from rows of grapevines. On any given summer weekend in Erie, you can spend the morning swimming at one of Presque Isle s 13 public beaches,...

Pittsburgh jobs for 6/22/26: Noctrix Health, Tree Pittsburgh, Penn United Technologies and more

NEXTpittsburgh 6/22 3:03A 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...

Designing Dignity: Pennsylvania’s dementia future may already be visible in Japan

WESA 6/21 11:33P Kiley Koscinski

Designing Dignity is a six-part series from WESA exploring one of the most pressing questions facing Pennsylvania: Are we prepared for an aging population? No country’s...

TLC Star Randy Fenoli Headlines Bridal Luncheon at Rivers Casino

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/19 4:43A Charlotte Shields-Rossi

PHOTO BY CHARLOTTE SHIELDS-ROSSI L ast Sunday, Julia Lacey got dressed in white and headed to the Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh s North Shore . She wasn t there to get married that isn t scheduled until...

Lately

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 6/18 6:32A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

A gorgeous evening + vibrant handbag (use code SYDNEY15) How cute is this pillow ?! Hat // Tote use code SYDNEY15 Shell Bracelet Henry is fresh and fluffy from a bath! Drinks and Dinner! Cherries are...

More Lifestyle stories

Sports » indicates external link

2026 NHL Draft: Who could be targets for the Penguins in the first round?

PensBurgh 6/22 3:38A Jim Rixner

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 09: (L-R) Carson Carels and Chase Reid, speak with the media during the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft Top Prospects session prior to game four of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at...

Ron Francis joins Penguins in advisory role

PensBurgh 6/19 5:13A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 18: Mario Lemieux, Ron Francis and Kevin Stevens look on during the jersey retirement ceremony for Jaromir Jagr before the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and...

2025-26 Season in Review: Filip Hallander

PensBurgh 6/17 4:38A Garrett Behanna

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 11: Filip Hallander #11 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates during the game against the New York Rangers at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 11, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

What can the Penguins learn from how the 2026 Hurricanes were built?

PensBurgh 6/16 10:16P Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Ben Kindel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe...

Examining the possible ‘pathway’ with Darnell Nurse and the Penguins

PensBurgh 6/16 4:30A Jim Rixner

EDMONTON, CANADA OCTOBER 25: Darnell Nurse #25 of the Edmonton Oilers races for the puck against Rickard Rakell #67 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period of the game at Rogers Place on...

More Sports stories