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Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana

CBS Pittsburgh 3/18 7:12A

Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Family of missing college student asks police that she be declared dead

CBS Pittsburgh 3/18 7:10A

Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.

Search expands for American college student who vanished in the Dominican Republic

CBS Pittsburgh 3/14 3:21A

Officials say their investigation into the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is considering the possibility of drowning and foul play. The...

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New surveillance video shows missing Pitt student before disappearance in Dominican Republican

CBS Pittsburgh 3/12 3:17A

Newly unveiled surveillance video shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the moments before she disappeared while on spring break with friends in...

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Rep. Lee, local leaders raise flags amid threats to DEI programs, education funding

WESA 3/17 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee told WESA this week that it will be difficult for the department to function without the more than 1,300 U.S. Department of Education workers placed on...

Duquesne University president Ken Gormley will step down next year

WESA 3/17 4:23A Susan Scott Peterson

Gormley launched the largest capital campaign in the university's history, as well as opening Duquesne's new College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Educators descend on Latrobe for free, Mr. Rogers-inspired professional development

WESA 3/16 11:30P Gabriela Herring

Over the weekend, teachers from across the country traveled to the Fred Rogers Institute at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for some free professional development inspired by...

Extra funding for 100s of Pa. districts is in question. See if yours could be affected.

WESA 3/13 11:30P Sarah Anne Hughes | Spotlight PA

Key Republicans are questioning whether an “adequacy” supplement targeted at underfunded schools is inherently unfair.

PPS superintendent says more capacity is needed to transform reading scores

WESA 3/12 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

Superintendent Wayne Walters told board members Wednesday that the district needs more trained reading specialists to move the needle on third-grade reading scores.

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20 People To Know in Higher Education: Camille Dempsey, Pennsylvania Western University

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/19 10:17A Ethan Lott

Camille Dempsey is director of the PennWest Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies at Pennsylvania Western University and one of our 20 People to Know in...

Sheetz aims to add 440 new employees in Pennsylvania amid company-wide hiring push

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/19 10:12A Jordyn Hronec

Sheetz is gearing up for a major workforce expansion, with plans to add over a thousand new employees across multiple states.

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products to build $86M plant in Beaver County, creating 200 jobs

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/19 8:38A Paul J. Gough

Mitsubishi Electric's new Beaver County plant will bring hundreds of jobs to the region. Find out how this investment fits into the company's long-term strategy.

Point State Park Will Host Festival for 2026 NFL Draft With Main Stage Outside Acrisure Stadium

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/19 8:31A Abigail Hakas | Next Generation

THE POINT STATE PARK FOUNTAIN | PHOTO BY HUCK BEARD S teelers Nation can take some credit for bringing the league s largest offseason event to Pittsburgh. And for the NFL Draft next year to be held...

Robert Morris ready for NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, but paid significantly less to get there

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/19 8:21A Mike Larson

Robert Morris University's basketball team made it to the NCAA tournament on a shoestring budget compared to their opponents. Find out just how big the spending gap is.

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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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WBS Weekly: Murashov ties a team rookie record

PensBurgh 3/19 3:26A Hooks Orpik

Checking in on the Penguins’ AHL affiliate It was a critical weekend for the Wilkes-Barre/Scrantion Penguins and they pulled out a 1-1 split with Lehigh Valley after losing the first game. Here’s Nick...

Pens Points: Luck Runs Out

PensBurgh 3/19 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Penguins’ win streak ends at four after Tuesday night’s loss. Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the New York...

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Penguins going to Sweden for two games next season

PensBurgh 3/18 4:22A Hooks Orpik

Photo credit should read OLIVIER MORIN/AFP via Getty Images The Penguins are going international next year It’s been a while since the Pittsburgh Penguins have played in Europe but that is about to...

Pens Points: Going for Five

PensBurgh 3/18 12:00A rjnaugle2

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Pens Points will get you ready for puck drop later this evening as the Penguins go for five straight. Winners of four straight, the Pittsburgh Penguins will...

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Game Preview: New York Islanders @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/18/2025

PensBurgh 3/18 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Pens meet up with a division rival hunting for a Wild Card spot. Who: New York Islanders (30-28-8, 68 points, 6th place Metropolitan Division) @...

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