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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.

The Pa. children left behind by free lunch programs, and the proposed $250M solution

WESA 2/26 11:32P Sarah Boden | Spotlight PA

Hunger affects students’ grades and health, but thousands of Pennsylvania kids fall just outside the income threshold for even reduced lunch. Advocates say free lunch for all...

Penn State president says the university will close some campuses

WESA 2/25 7:12A Sydney Roach

Penn State's administration says they are considering which campuses to close after the 2026-27 academic year. President Neeli Bendapudi shared a message to the Penn State...

Pa. education department considering options — 'none of them pretty' — if federal agency axed

WESA 2/24 11:30P Tom Riese

State Education Secretary Carrie Rowe told Pa. House members Monday that Pennsylvania could not easily offset the $1.6 billion that comes from the federal Education Department...

As research universities head to court, WESA analysis finds NIH grants lagging during Trump admin

WESA 2/20 11:35P Kiley Koscinski, Patrick Doyle

Experts in education research funding, former NIH staffers and researchers themselves said it’s hard to narrow down one cause for the delay, but they all agreed that confusion...

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WesBanco completes Premier Financial acquisition, expands Midwest footprint

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/3 8:30A Patty Tascarella

WesBanco's latest acquisition strengthens its position in the Midwest banking landscape. Find out how this deal impacts the company's reach and assets.

Cafe Momentum now offering lunch service as it brings on new chef, updated menu

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/3 8:24A Jake Dabkowski

The nonprofit restaurant provides culinary internships and educational resources to young people caught up in the criminal justice system.

Who Has the Best Fish Fry in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/3 8:12A PM Staff

PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK In the mood to share your other favorites? The annual Best of the Burgh readers poll is live nominate your favorites across 150 categories. Categories : PGHeats

Researchers, lawmakers rally against NIH cuts impacting Pittsburgh's biomedical sector

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/3 7:56A Paul J. Gough

Local leaders are mobilizing to protect thousands of biomedical jobs and preserve crucial medical research in western Pennsylvania.

UPMC revenues hit $30B in 2024 amid wider operating loss and industry challenges

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/3 6:12A Paul J. Gough

How is Pennsylvania's largest non-governmental employer navigating industry-wide financial pressures?

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The week ahead: Penguins organization facing important week with potential trades

PensBurgh 3/3 4:24A Gretz

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Who stays? Who gets traded? That matters more than the games this week. On the ice the Pittsburgh Penguins have three games this week. They will probably not go...

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Sidney Crosby and the NHL’s assist leaderboard: how high can he go?

PensBurgh 3/3 3:14A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Crosby is in the top-10 now, how far will he climb? Sidney Crosby started the day yesterday behind Gordie Howe in assists. After a two assist...

Pens Points: Can You Play Goalie?

PensBurgh 3/3 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Penguins goaltenders continue to let everything in. Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning... Pittsburgh’s worrying trend of suboptimal goaltending play...

Gamethread: Maple Leafs @ Penguins

PensBurgh 3/2 6:45A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Maple Leafs come to town Talk about the game with Pens fans here!

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Toronto Maple Leafs @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/2/2025

PensBurgh 3/2 12:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Penguins host Toronto in an early afternoon game Who: Toronto Maple Leafs (37-20-2, 76 points, 1st place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh...

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