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Fear of ICE grips Pittsburgh Public Schools classrooms, impacting attendance

WESA 2/11 10:32P Jillian Forstadt

Rumors of an ICE agent approaching Taylor Allderdice High School’s campus in Squirrel Hill last week had students and teachers on high alert.

Mayor Corey O’Connor wants to see vacant Pittsburgh Public schools utilized

WESA 2/10 10:34P Jillian Forstadt

Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor has made city schools a distinctly visible part of his first weeks in office.

Pa. students could receive $5K annually to pursue degrees for ‘in demand’ jobs

WESA 2/5 10:30P Carson Folio

The “Grow PA Grant,” which awards students up to $5,000 a year, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. To be eligible, students must pursue "in demand"...

As Shapiro calls for school cellphone ban, Pa. House pushes social media literacy

WESA 2/4 10:32P Jillian Forstadt

State senators passed a version of the cellphone bill late Tuesday. The legislation now sits with the House Education Committee, where Democrats are focusing instead on social...

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Pennsylvania doctors say mammograms could be used to detect early heart disease in women

WESA 2/15 12:00A Nicole Leonard | WHYY

Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.

The Silly Goose is Ready to Let Loose Downtown

Pittsburgh Magazine 2/13 6:05A Erin Yudt

THE SILLY GOOSE UNAPOLOGETIC GIFTS & NOVELTIES OWNER NATE TREICHLER OUTSIDE HIS STORE IN JIM THORPE. PHOTO BY MYAH STACKHOUSE A s the NFL Draft nears, a self-described silly goose from Jim Thorpe is...

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Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 2/12 11:00P noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Striped Top + Skirt // Fish Sweater // Brown Floral Dress Blue and White Plates // Earrings Serving Utensils // Rollneck Sweater // Silk Scarf Some items of note... - This...

Shocking sidewalks: Why melting snow could spell trouble for dogs

WESA 2/12 10:31P Hazel May Bryan | WHYY

As the icy snow covering sidewalks and roads melts, it might be a good time to break out rubber-soled booties for your pups.

One in five Pennie enrollees drops health coverage following expired subsidies

WESA 2/12 10:30P Whitney Downard | Pennsylvania C

The move comes after the GOP-controlled Congress allowed enhanced subsidies to expire at the end of last year, sending premiums skyrocketing for some.

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Sidney Crosby records sixth career Olympic goal against Switzerland

PensBurgh 2/13 11:21P Julia Stumbaugh

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 13: Connor McDavid #97 of Canada celebrates his goal with Nathan MacKinnon #29 and Sidney Crosby #87 during the Men's Preliminary Group A match between Canada and Switzerland...

2026 Olympics: On Sidney Crosby ‘passing the torch’ to Connor McDavid

PensBurgh 2/13 3:09A Jim Rixner

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 12: Captain, Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada react with Connor McDavid #97 during the Men's Ice Hockey - Group A match between Team Czech Republic and Team Canada on day six...

Penguins prospects earn AHL, WHL weekly honors

PensBurgh 2/10 3:17A Julia Stumbaugh

Avery Hayes isn’t the only Penguins prospect who is coming out of a big week. Kale Dach, Calgary Hitmen forward and seventh-round 2025 draft pick, was named the WHL’s Rookie of the Week after racking...

Hockey gets underway in Milan this week. Here’s a reminder of the Olympic rules.

PensBurgh 2/10 1:45A Mike Darnay

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 09: Players of Team United States pose for photographs during training on day three of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on...

Over/Under on Egor Chinakhov goals the rest of the season

PensBurgh 2/9 7:42P Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 31: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (59) skates during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers on January 31,...

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