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Pittsburgh will use youth 'violence interrupters' as mediators. What does that mean?

WESA 6/25 12:02A Jeremy Scott

Initiatives that Pittsburgh Public Schools has been undertaking to curb school violence seem to be paying off. Officials have reported at 23% reduction in disciplinary events...

Democrats want to make Pa.’s $680 million school choice program more accountable

WESA 6/23 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

The state tax credit is mirrored by President Donald Trump’s new federal education tax credit, which will offer similar tax relief to individuals donating to eligible school...

Pittsburgh Public Schools poised to adopt new purchasing policies after city controller’s urging

WESA 6/16 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

The district is considering policy changes that would require administrators to solicit multiple bids when contracting for professional services, materials and supplies.

'Violence interrupters' to be deployed to Pittsburgh pools this summer, per youth safety leaders

WESA 6/15 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

Outreach workers, community "violence interrupters" and public safety officials will be on hand at every city pool this summer, according to City of Pittsburgh STOP the...

Pittsburgh Public kicks off period of transition and mourning for families at closing schools

WESA 6/14 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

For many PPS families and staff, the school board’s decision to close schools last month has set off a period of grief and transition.

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Bring Your Kids to Learn to Swim at City Pools

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/26 7:35A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO BY RICHARD COOK The first day of summer was June 21, and it has hit the ground running. With high temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s next week, pool season is officially upon us. To help...

Pickleball Courts Are Coming to Arts Landing

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/26 7:30A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO VIA SHUTTERSTOCK P eople often ask if Pickleball has anything to do with pickles. According to officials at the Pickleball Warehouse in Homewood, next month it will. Pickleball will join the...

Danny Elfman Brings His ‘Symphony of Chaos’ to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/26 6:45A Kahmeela Adams-Friedson

PHOTO COURTESY DANNY ELFMAN I t s been nearly 40 years since Danny Elfman played in Pittsburgh. Laughing as he recalls that early visit, he muses, It would have been a little club, you know,...

Designing Dignity: The Prototype

WESA 6/26 12:00A Kiley Koscinski

Part five of WESA's Designing Dignity series explores how and if robots are able to step into caregiving roles to alleviate workforce shortages as populations age and require...

Weekend Wish List

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 6/26 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Printed Shift Dress // White Eyelet Swimsuit // Lobster Clutch // Red Scarf Sailboat Cardigan // Blue Athletic Skort Blue Necklace // Hydrangea Basket Tote Striped Knit Shorts...

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Report: Penguins interested in Jason Robertson

PensBurgh 6/26 2:05A Jim Rixner

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 7: Jason Robertson #21 of the Dallas Stars handles the puck against Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins at the American Airlines Center on December 7, 2025 in Dallas,...

On this date in Penguins history: Evgeni Malkin drafted in 2004

PensBurgh 6/25 7:07P Mike Darnay

DURHAM, NC - JUNE 24: Russian NHL draft prospects Evgeni Malkin (L), and Alexander Ovechkin watch the action prior to the start of the USA vs. Canada baseball game at the Durham Bulls Park during the...

New owners: Hoffmann s, Penguins make introductions

PensBurgh 6/25 6:49A Jim Rixner

The Hoffmann Group appeared first almost a year ago last summer and reached an agreement to purchase the Penguins in December, but it wasn t until this week with an NHL Board of Governors meeting that...

If you re gonna mock drafts, you gotta be tough

PensBurgh 6/25 4:16A Jim Rixner

MONCTON, CANADA - MARCH 12: Tommy Bleyl #16 of the Moncton Wildcats stick handles the puck against Lucas Romeo #16 of the Cape Breton Eagles during the first period at Avenir Centre on March 12, 2026...

Penguins reveal new-look preseason schedule

PensBurgh 6/23 6:03A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 10: Bryan Rust #17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins flips a puck during warmups before the game against the Edmonton Oilers at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 10, 2024 in Pittsburgh,...

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