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Biden, Japanese prime minister to discuss military partnership

CBS Pittsburgh 4/9 4:23A

President Biden will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid concerns Chinese aggression in the Pacific could intensify in the coming years. It also comes after...

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Pa. student teacher stipend program needs more funding to meet high demand, advocates say

WESA 4/18 11:31P Stephen Williams | WHYY

Bipartisan legislation is funding the program, which works to lessen the financial burden facing student teachers.

Pittsburgh diocese taps Lauren Martin to lead the region’s Catholic schools

WESA 4/18 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

Martin will helm the diocese’s 10 high schools and 35 elementary schools, which serve roughly 13,000 students across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties.

All Pa. school standardized tests, including PSSAs, to move online by 2026

WESA 4/18 10:10A Jillian Forstadt

All Pennsylvania standardized tests — including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exams — will move online by 2026.

Talking about racism with kids can be challenging. These Pitt researchers want to help.

WESA 4/15 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have launched a new six-week training program to guide white parents through conversations with their children about race and...

Penn State Extension leaving 20% of positions unfilled as part of efforts to balance budget

WESA 4/15 11:30P Anne Danahy

Penn State Extension offers expertise across the state in fields like gardening, forestry and stormwater management, but budget shortfalls and a "hiring pause" mean about one...

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Blues guitarist Coco Montoya discusses new album 'Writing on the Wall,' making move from drums

TribLIVE 4/19 6:05A Mike Palm

At 72, touring isn t getting any easier for blues guitarist Coco Montoya, but it s still rewarding.

Turnpike closure scheduled between Pittsburgh, Irwin exits this weekend

TribLIVE 4/19 5:26A TribLive

Ten miles of the eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike between the Pittsburgh and Irwin exits will close for six overnight hours Sunday.

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang considering surgery for undisclosed ailments

TribLIVE 4/19 5:10A Seth Rorabaugh

During his season-ending press conference with media in Cranberry on Thursday, Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas offered updates on several players who finished the 2023-24...

Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: April 19

TribLIVE 4/19 5:01A TribLive

The following is a new feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:

Maggie’s Farm Rum Makes Award-Winning Libations (And the Food Is Just as Good)

Pittsburgh Magazine 4/19 4:29A Kristy Graver

PHOTO COURTESY MAGGIE S FARM RUM DISTILLERY I f you re planning to go to the Maggie s Farm Rum restaurant in Upper St. Clair, here s a head s up: the big, brick building a former wig warehouse is easy...

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Bicycling with beer, pink Heinz "Barbiecue" sauce, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on East End Brewing Company, Two Frays Brewery, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, Sweet Alchemy Bake Shop, and Le Mardi Gras, as well as a special Barbie-themed...

These historic Pittsburgh cookbooks are a roadmap to our culinary roots

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 12:00A Stacy Rounds

These vintage Pittsburgh cookbooks from the past 140 years may be worth a look for the local epicurean. Pittsburgh is unique in its culinary history, not because of Yinzer favorites like...

Lawrence Hall, Pittsburgh's swanky new food hall, puts past and present on the plate

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/10 11:00P Aakanksha Agarwal

Lawrence Hall, built within a repurposed 1890s warehouse, brims with history, and promises to be both a gastronome’s dream and a relaxing space to unwind. Years in the making, Lawrence Hall, a...

Cosmic cocktails, beer Olympics, Kennywood charcuterie, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/8 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Kennywood, GetGo, City Kitchen, Barcelona Wine Bar, and Space Bar, as well as big things for Baby Loves Tacos and brewery feats of strength at...

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It does not sound like a full-scale rebuild is on the horizon for Penguins

PensBurgh 4/19 5:24A Gretz

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Kyle Dubas addressed the media on Friday. Pittsburgh Penguins general manager/president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas addressed the media on Friday, and he...

Join our Pensburgh playoff bracket challenge!

PensBurgh 4/19 3:31A Hooks Orpik

Billy Hurst-USA TODAY Sports Time to predict the playoffs The Penguins won’t be participating in the NHL playoffs once again, but that doesn’t mean the season is over. Our annual Pensburgh bracket...

2024 NFL mock draft: QBs go 1-2-3, WRs go 4-5-6 in new first-round projections

Steelers Wire 4/19 3:28A Curt Popejoy

The 2024 NFL draft is just around the corner, and teams are busy finalizing their draft boards before things get underway in less than a week. Our NFL Wire editors are back...

Pens clean out lockers after missing playoffs

PensBurgh 4/19 1:00A Mike Darnay

Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Sidney Crosby spoke about a potential contract extension during the availability. The Penguins held their locker cleanouts yesterday at the...

Pens Points: Parting Ways

PensBurgh 4/19 12:00A rjnaugle2

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Pens Points rings in Friday with everything you may have missed from locker clean out day. Less than 24 hours after completing their 2023-24 season on Long Island,...

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