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Top Stories: ➊ – The race to be first: A Q&A with Ossa Fisher, president, Aurora Innovation (Friday), ➋ – West Virginia University launches new tuition affordability program aimed at in-state students (Wednesday), ➌ – Three Pittsburgh chefs and one restaurant named to James Beard semifinalist list (Wednesday), ➍ – Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Anaheim Ducks 1/23/2025 (Thursday), ➎ – Examining the Penguin’s 5-on-5 issues this season (Wednesday)

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Candidates for 5 PPS board spots will face the weight — and legacy — of looming school closures

WESA 1/26 10:32P Jillian Forstadt

Of the five seats up for election this year, three board members — Sala Udin, Sylvia Wilson and Jamie Piotrowski — told WESA they have opted not to run again.

The Shapiro admin will consider whether an ‘AI-driven’ cyber charter school can operate in Pa.

WESA 1/25 12:00A Katie Meyer | Spotlight PA

The fact that Unbound Academy has a viable path toward approval shows that Pennsylvania needs to radically rethink its charter school law, critics say.

Penn State leaders don't rule out campus closures

WESA 1/23 10:30P Anne Danahy

Penn State leaders don't rule out the possibility of campus closures when asked about it during a Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday.

Pittsburgh area school district extends access to arts education by 3D-printing violins

WESA 1/22 10:31P Gabriela Herring

In the California Area School District, educators are tapping into STEM skills to gain better access to art with new, 3D-printed violins.

U.S. Department of Education honors Butler-area school police officer with RISE award

WESA 1/20 10:31P Jillian Forstadt

The U.S. Department of Education has named a Pittsburgh-area school police officer as the winner of this year’s Recognizing Inspiring School Employees award.

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Pittsburgh Planning Commission votes forward Gainey's citywide IZ and zoning change proposals

BizJournal Pittsburgh 1/28 11:35P Tim Schooley

The Pittsburgh Planning Commission on Tuesday evening voted in favor of Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey's proposal to establish inclusionary zoning throughout the city, along with...

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans

WESA 1/28 3:20A Chris Megerian | Associated Pres

The Republican administration's decision could affect trillions of dollars and cause widespread disruption in health care research, education programs and other initiatives.

TeleTracking partners with UK's Faculty to integrate AI into hospital operations platform

BizJournal Pittsburgh 1/28 2:11A Paul J. Gough

Artificial intelligence is coming to hospital operations in a big way. Discover how one company plans to lead this transformation.

JLL's Nick Francic on the rise in office leasing demand in Cranberry Area (Corridors of...

BizJournal Pittsburgh 1/28 1:49A Jordyn Hronec

Hear from Corridors of Opportunity panelist Nick Francic of JLL about the rise in office leasing demand in the area. Registration for the event is still open on our website.

Empathy between caregivers and patients helps both. What happens when dementia tears that bond?

WESA 1/27 11:28P Sarah Boden | Spotlight PA

When someone with dementia loses their ability to have empathy, caring for them can become isolating and fraught, research shows.

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Two Popular Pittsburgh Restaurants Announce Closure

Good Food Pittsburgh 1/28 3:22A Emily Catalano

It s been a sad week for Pittsburgh restaurant fans. On Friday, Oak Hill Post owners Christian Schulz and Rebecca Nicholson announced they would officially be closing their...

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Takeaways from each of the Steelers offensive positional units after the 2024 season

Steelers Wire 1/28 7:00P Curt Popejoy

With the 2024 NFL season in the rearview mirror, we ve gone back and evaluated each of the Steelers offensive positional units and here is our biggest takeaway from each one.

2025 NFL draft: Ranking our 5 favorite home run threat RBs in the draft for the Steelers

Steelers Wire 1/28 6:00P Curt Popejoy

One thing the Pittsburgh Steelers rushing offense seriously lacks is explosion. Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are solid, workman-like backs but neither guy is going to scare...