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FBI involved in search for missing Pitt student in Dominican Republic

CBS Pittsburgh 3/11 3:38A

20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, the University of Pittsburgh student missing in the Dominican Republic, was last seen early Thursday on a beach near the resort where she was...

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Pittsburgh school board candidate slate launches ahead of Tuesday’s filing deadline

WESA 3/10 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

They’re endorsed by Black Women for a Better Education, which has successfully elected several candidates to the school board in the last few years.

What do PPS students want to see for the district’s future? More access at every school

WESA 3/9 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

WESA went to the PPS Student Voice conference to ask students what they think about the district's proposed changes, as well as their hopes for the district’s future.

Pa. advocates call on PIAA to revise policies aligned with Trump’s transgender athlete ban

WESA 3/6 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

Kristina Moon, a senior attorney at the Education Law Center, said the changes violate state and federal civil rights protections for transgender students.

Calls for cyber charter reform intensify after audit found ballooning revenue, surpluses

WESA 3/6 8:00A Katie Meyer | Spotlight PA

The review was led by Republican Auditor General Tim DeFoor, who identified “uncommon” spending on gift cards and real estate.

PPS board approves controversial governance policies, cuts campaign finance restriction

WESA 2/26 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Board members say the policy changes will increase transparency and make the district more efficient — though some parents are less trusting of their origins and reach.

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Pittsburgh selects four startups for PGH Lab program to collaborate with city departments

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/11 8:25A Jake Dabkowski

The City of Pittsburgh has chosen four innovative companies for its annual startup program. Find out how these partnerships could shape the city's future.

Sephora to open new store in Pittsburgh's Strip District Terminal this summer

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/11 8:24A Tim Schooley

A popular cosmetics retailer is setting up shop in a transformed Pittsburgh landmark. Discover how this fits into the area's evolving retail landscape.

Architecture Firm Behind Some of Pittsburgh’s Most Beautiful Buildings Receives Prestigious Award

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/11 8:07A Kaitlyn Hughes

PUSADEE S GARDEN. PHOTO BY ED MASSERY PHOTOGRAPHY A lthough he spent years working for a firm in Denver, architect Andrew Moss, who grew up in Pittsburgh, always felt something tying him to the Steel...

CNX Resources pauses involvement in Appalachian hydrogen hub amid policy uncertainty

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/11 7:44A Paul J. Gough

Find out why and what it means for the region's hydrogen hub plans.

Rockaway’s (Almost) Ready to Roll in Regent Square, and More Pittsburgh Pizza News

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/11 7:24A Kristy Graver

PHOTOS BY KRISTY GRAVER L ast fall, Josh Sickels went on a pizza pilgrimage. The Irwin native visited 23 time-honored (and trending) eateries across Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York City and New...

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Soju Announces Re-Opening Date

Good Food Pittsburgh 3/7 5:05A Emily Catalano

Consider this the best news you ll hear all week. Soju, the much-loved Korean American restaurant in Garfield, will be re-opening for dinner service on Tuesday, March 11. The...

It’s Opening Day at Page’s

Good Food Pittsburgh 3/7 3:51A Emily Catalano

Page Dairy Mart is back for another season! The beloved South Side spot will officially reopen today, March 7 at 11:00 A.M., ready to serve up all the ice cream and classic...

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Injuries starting to add up for the Penguins

PensBurgh 3/11 9:48A Hooks Orpik

Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images The list of injured is growing at a quick rate for the Pens Mike Sullivan gave an injury update on Tuesday, and it wasn’t very good news for the Penguins....

Pens Points: Steel City Welcomes Sin City

PensBurgh 3/11 12:00A rjnaugle2

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Pens Points has all the latest Penguins news from Monday as they prepare to welcome the Golden Knights to Pittsburgh. Just four days removed from getting thumped in...

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Game Preview: Vegas Golden Knights @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/11/2025

PensBurgh 3/11 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Penguins get a shot at redemption in a rematch of Friday’s shutout loss. Who: Vegas Golden Knights (38-19-6, 82 points, 1st place Pacific Division) @ Pittsburgh...

Kyle Dubas’ offseason ended up doing what it was intended to do

PensBurgh 3/10 5:04A Gretz

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Penguins have stockpiled a ton of long-term and future assets, thanks in large part to some of their offseason moves. In Kyle Dubas’ first offseason...

Mike Sullivan gets 400th win as Penguins head coach

PensBurgh 3/10 1:00A Mike Darnay

Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images Sullivan is the only American-born head coach to win 400 games with a single franchise. Mike Sullivan has reached another career milestone and has won his...

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