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Kindergarten vaccination rates at many Pittsburgh-area schools are below herd immunity

WESA 1/11 10:34P Jillian Forstadt, Kiley Koscinsk

One in three kindergarteners in Allegheny County were in a classroom with vaccination rates below the herd immunity threshold during the 2023-2024 school year.

PPS is sending special education students rock climbing to remedy learning loss

WESA 1/5 10:34P Jillian Forstadt

This school year alone, Pittsburgh Public Schools is offering programs at nearly two dozen district schools and partners. It's a $2.2 million undertaking.

Streamlined application could speed financial aid process for college hopefuls

WESA 1/1 11:00P Rachel McDevitt

Recent updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid could make it easier for prospective college students and their parents to apply for financial aid.

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Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 1/14 11:00P noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Hope you all are having a great week! Mine has been usual, but earlier this week I had a cold that just had me feeling a bit crummy and not really out of comission so it...

Pittsburgh dates under $40: Try a night out in Dormont

NEXTpittsburgh 1/14 4:27A Jennifer Baron

If date night sticker shock has you staying in more often, you re not alone. While we re not here to examine (at least not right now, that is) current cost of living increases, we are here to craft...

Maternity care desert expands to eight PA counties, with end of Warren hospital labor and delivery

WESA 1/13 11:40P Sydney Roach

Starting Tuesday, January 13, there will be eight counties in northwestern Pennsylvania without a hospital where a person can give birth. Warren County is the latest addition...

Head Coach No More: Tomlin Parts Ways With Steelers

Pittsburgh Magazine 1/13 8:14A Jessica Sinichak

MIKE TOMLIN | PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK A fter 19 seasons that included more than a dozen playoff appearances, longtime head coach Mike Tomlin is parting ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers. During our...

This Nonprofit is Racing to Fill Dozens of Empty Pittsburgh Storefronts Ahead of the NFL Draft

Pittsburgh Magazine 1/13 6:22A Erin Yudt

AN ART DISPLAY OUTSIDE A FORMER RETAIL STORE AT THE CORNER OF SMITHFIELD STREET AND FORBES AVENUE. PHOTO BY ERIN YUDT D owntown Pittsburgh s Golden Triangle has nearly 50 empty storefronts just as the...

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Erik Karlsson to IR, Ryan Graves and Tristan Broz recalled from AHL

PensBurgh 1/13 2:58A Jim Rixner

The Penguins made some roster moves ahead of their game tonight against Tampa. The Penguins have recalled forward Tristan Broz and defenseman Ryan Graves from the @WBSPenguins (AHL). Defenseman Erik...

There is no downside to Blake Lizotte’s new contract

PensBurgh 1/13 2:12A Adam Gretz

The Pittsburgh Penguins made some news on their day off on Monday by signing forward Blake Lizotte to a new three-year contract extension. It pays him $6.75 million over the duration of the contract,...

Game Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Pittsburgh Penguins 1/13/26

PensBurgh 1/13 1:25A Julia Stumbaugh

Who: Tampa Bay Lightning (28-13-3, 59 points, 2nd place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-9, 51 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) When : 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch : Broadcast...

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Penguins re-sign Blake Lizotte for three years

PensBurgh 1/12 7:47A Jim Rixner

The Penguins made a signing on Monday, extending the contract of center Blake Lizotte for three seasons. THREE MORE YEARS OF LIZZO!✍️ The Penguins have re-signed forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year...

The week ahead: Penguins need to bounce back after missed opportunity weekend

PensBurgh 1/12 3:49A Adam Gretz

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the past week with an impressive 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, extending their winning streak to six consecutive games and continuing to play their way back into...

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