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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...

CMU venture uses AI to help college students master math courses

WESA 2/1 10:31P Rachel McDevitt

Learnvia is a new nonprofit collaborative backed by CMU that provides interactive lessons and artificial intelligence-powered tools meant to increase student success.

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The Carnegie International will return for its 59th edition on May 2

NEXTpittsburgh 2/12 3:01A Roman Hladio

North America’s longest-running exhibition of international art will reopen on Saturday, May 2, after its standard four-year hibernation. The post The Carnegie International will return for its 59th...

Dates under $40: McKees Rocks and Stowe Township edition

NEXTpittsburgh 2/12 12:00A Roman Hladio

About five miles from Downtown, McKees Rocks is easily accessible by bus, has plentiful street parking, great eats and a delightful theater. The post Dates under $40: McKees Rocks and Stowe Township...

The Sizzle: What’s Up on Pittsburgh’s Restaurant Scene

Pittsburgh Magazine 2/11 4:23A PM Staff

CON ALMA | PHOTO BY AARON JACK Opa! When it opened nearly four years ago, the Greek bakery and caf Anthos instantly made Castle Shannon a brunch and lunch destination. Now dinner is on the menu, with...

Pittsburgh Glass Center Celebrates a Birthday — and a New Space

Pittsburgh Magazine 2/11 4:14A Lauren Davidson

PHOTO BY NATHAN J. SHAULIS T here s been commentary on consumerism, technology and the patriarchy. Life-size statues of Black queer Kemetic deities. Representations of historical figures, endangered...

Women & Business Profile: Tammy T. Thompson

Pittsburgh Magazine 2/11 3:06A Sponsored Content Partner S&T Ba

Tammy T. Thompson Catapult Greater Pittsburgh, President & CEO W hen Tammy T. Thompson founded Catapult Greater Pittsburgh in 2021, she knew that families needed more than financial education to build...

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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,...

Thoughts on the Penguins at the Olympic break: Are they contenders?

PensBurgh 2/6 3:49A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Buffalo Sabres 2/5/2026

PensBurgh 2/5 12:20A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 26: Tage Thompson #72 of the Buffalo Sabres handles the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on November 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by...

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