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New grants will let Pittsburgh universities increase sexual assault education, trainings

WESA 3/22 11:32P Rachel McDevitt

The It’s On Us grants given to Pittsburgh schools are part of more than $1.7 million awarded this month to 43 institutions statewide.

How does AI affect child development? Pa. researchers say safeguards are needed

WESA 3/19 11:30P Nicole Leonard | WHYY

Researchers found AI could help with creativity and education, but that it can confuse young children and generate harmful misinformation.

With less federal oversight, what’s next for civil rights enforcement in Pennsylvania schools?

WESA 3/18 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

State Sen. Lindsey Williams of Allegheny County is drafting a bill to expand civil rights enforcement within Pennsylvania’s Department of Education.

Norwin families await district fixes to 'racially hostile environment’ after 2024 federal...

WESA 3/17 11:33P Jillian Forstadt

Norwin’s case was among the last racial harassment cases resolved by OCR before the latest Trump administration began steps to dismantle the federal Department of Education...

Pa. lays out plan to boost higher education enrollment, affordability

WESA 3/16 11:32P Rachel McDevitt

It’s the first time in decades the state has created a guiding document for post-secondary education.

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Does Pittsburgh Have a Perception Problem?

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/23 9:02A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO BY OLLIE GRATZINGER L eaders at VisitPITTSBURGH, the city s tourism nonprofit, announced a new leisure campaign designed to draw visitors in, positioning the Steel City as a destination where...

Who Is Carrie? Rivers of Steel Seeks Photo of Woman Behind Iconic Carrie Blast Furnaces

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/23 8:52A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO BY OLLIE GRATZINGER S tanding stark and bold some 92 feet above the banks of the Monongahela River are the imposing remnants of the U.S. Steel Homestead Steel Works, but locals may know the...

Hop to It: Rabbit Wranglers of Pittsburgh in Need of Foster Families

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/23 6:26A Kristy Graver

READING TO THE RABBITS AT PLEASANT HILLS LIBRARY / PHOTO COURTESY OF RABBIT WRANGLERS S uaz Forsythe didn t know she was a rabbit person until she met Schmuck. Years ago, her then-boyfriend...

What’s the Buzz About Nectar Candy Co.?

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/23 12:31A Kristy Graver

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER N atalie LaRosa and Rocky Medure are a married couple with a collective sweet tooth. Their love for candy led them down the road to business ownership in a Piaggio Ape, a...

Target Finds

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 3/23 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Top: Basket Bottom: Table I've always been looking for a little table to go next to this chair, but I've never come across one that's decently affordable and fits in this small space. I always put my...

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The week ahead: Another big (and tough) week for Penguins

PensBurgh 3/23 3:19A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe...

Penguins sign Zonnon, D’Aigle to entry level contracts

PensBurgh 3/23 3:02A Jim Rixner

MONCTON, CANADA - MARCH 06: Adam Fortier-Gendron #24 of the Moncton Wildcats cross checks Bill Zonnon #9 of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada during the first period at Avenir Centre on March 6, 2026...

Penguins/Jets Recap: It’s a…shootout win? Pens scrape to victory

PensBurgh 3/21 10:05A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 21: Samuel Girard #49 of the Pittsburgh Penguins carries the puck against the Winnipeg Jets at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 21, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe...

Game Preview: Winnipeg Jets @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/21/2026

PensBurgh 3/21 3:19A Julia Stumbaugh

Who: Winnipeg Jets (28-29-11, 67 points, 6th place Central Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (34-18-16, 84 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) When : 1 p.m. ET How to Watch : Locally broadcast on...

Investigating the ‘curious’ potential market for Ryan Shea

PensBurgh 3/20 6:53A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 29: Ryan Shea #5 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his second period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks at PPG PAINTS Arena on January 29, 2026 in Pittsburgh,...

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