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National exam results show struggle to bring Pa. student learning back on track after pandemic

WESA 1/29 6:40A Collin Binkley | Associated Pres

The Pennsylvania fourth graders tested — kindergartners at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — scored lower in both reading and math than fourth graders tested in 2019.

Western Pennsylvania students participate in annual Regional Braille Challenge

WESA 1/28 10:31P Katie Blackley

Local blind and visually impaired students gathered Tuesday at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in Oakland to test their skills at the annual Regional...

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.

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Pennie officials warn state-based insurance customers could face 81% price hike next year

WESA 1/29 10:33P Kiley Koscinski

Officials with Pennsylvania's state-based insurance marketplace are calling on Congress to extend enhanced premium subsidies enacted under former President Joe Biden.

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...

What To Wear Skiing

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 1/28 11:00P noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

SKI JACKET (it's a shell)// SKI PANTS DOWN VEST I'm skiing today so this post feels very fitting. This is the most comprehensive guide to everything you need for skiing! The day I could walk was...

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.

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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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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Utah Hockey Club 1/29/2025

PensBurgh 1/29 12:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images The Pens give it a go for the first time in Utah Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (20-24-8, 48 points, 8th place Metropolitan Division) @ Utah Hockey Club (21-21-7, 49...

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Pens Points: Penguins prepare for first game in Utah

PensBurgh 1/28 11:00P Garrett Behanna

Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The final game of a long road trip sees the Penguins enter Utah for the first time in franchise history. Here are your Pens Points for this...

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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...

Related: Breaking down the Steelers perfect plan for the 2025 NFL draft Steelers Wire

Reese's Senior Bowl: Steelers staff keeping a close eye on defensive line prospects

Steelers Wire 1/28 5:02A Curt Popejoy

According to multiple reports, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in full attendance at this week s Reese s Senior Bowl practices. Head coach Mike Tomlin, General Manager Omar Khan...

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