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Private funding has created 100s of new child care spots in this Pa. county

WESA 4/6 8:00A Sarah Boden | Spotlight PA

But the money will run out by the end of 2026 and funders want state lawmakers to provide a more permanent solution to the low wages and limited availability common to the...

UCLA study reveals what now-teens remember about Daniel Tiger

WESA 4/2 11:30P Gabriela Herring

The small study surveyed 150 teens ages 13-16 who were toddlers when the show first aired. Researchers found that 71% remembered feeling happy while watching the show, 57%...

Members sue Pa. teachers union over personal data hack and theft

WESA 3/27 11:30P Borys Krawczeniuk | WVIA News

In separate federal lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, three union members say Pennsylvania State Education Association failed...

CMU president pens letter addressing federal funding turmoil, China ties

WESA 3/27 7:13A Kiley Koscinski

After weeks of silence, Carnegie Mellon University's president is speaking out about the impact of a shifting federal funding landscape and congressional inquiries.

PPS postpones next phase in school closure process after parents call for more data

WESA 3/26 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

Administrators’ decision followed concerns from parents, teachers, and even Pittsburgh City Council, about a lack of data on the repercussions of the school closures.

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Proposed $25M cut to farmer bird flu aid could leave Pa. unprepared for surge, GOP lawmakers fear

WESA 4/6 5:39A Marley Parish | Spotlight PA Sta

The Shapiro administration says Pennsylvania has enough in reserves to address avian influenza, but Republican lawmakers aren’t convinced that reallocating that funding is...

Upcoming races to fuel runners on into the Pittsburgh Marathon

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 4/6 2:54A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

We are officially four weeks out from Pittsburgh s marquee race event: the marathon.

Level up: Knowing ladder safety basics can help prevent injuries

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 4/5 10:00P Roberta Burkhart / Pittsburgh Po

Make sure your ladder is secured, which can cover a lot of sins, says the the president of the Cleveland-based American Ladder Institute.

Looser education rules floated as fix to Pa.’s troubled home care workforce

WESA 4/5 1:00A Kate Huangpu | Spotlight PA

A bill would require direct care workers to pass a competency exam rather than have a diploma or GED. Advocates argue a more direct solution to the staffing shortfall would be...

Inter/actions: Are you prepared for allergy season?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 4/4 10:00P Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-

When taking allergy medication, be aware of potential interactions that can intensify or reduce the drug's effects.

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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Chicago Blackhawks 4/6/2025

PensBurgh 4/6 12:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Pens gear up for the first of two games in a row against Chicago Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (31-34-12, 74 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Chicago...

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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Dallas Stars 4/5/2025

PensBurgh 4/5 1:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Evgeni Malkin could be back in time to take on one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (30-34-12, 72 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @...

Pens Points: St. Louis wins 11 straight

PensBurgh 4/4 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Scott Rovak/NHLI via Getty Images The Penguins get a clutch first-career goal from Rutger McGroarty to force OT, but come up short in the end. Here are your Pens Points for this Friday...

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Potential offer sheet targets for the Penguins this summer

PensBurgh 4/2 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Can the Pens poach talent through restricted free agency? The St. Louis Blues upended the status quo of how NHL teams acquire talent last summer by signing two offer...

Pens Points: Crosby staying remarkably consistent

PensBurgh 4/2 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Catch up with some headlines you may have missed with some new Pens Points. Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... Many writers will...

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