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Pittsburgh Montessori parents, staff share mixed concerns about school closure plan

WESA 6/9 11:34P Riona Duncan, Jillian Forstadt

Pittsburgh Montessori parents talk about the future of the school if the building is closed in the PPS school closure plan.

Western Pa. state lawmakers debate a cap on cyber charter tuition

WESA 6/8 11:30P Elena Eisenstadt

A state House committee estimated that a lower cyber charter tuition payment could save public schools over $600 million each year statewide. Pittsburgh Rep. Aerion Abney said...

Cyber charter reform that could save public schools $616M advances with unclear future in Pa....

WESA 6/5 11:31P Katie Meyer | Spotlight PA

At least some of the bill's concepts have support in both chambers, but the issue has always been complicated by the commonwealth’s tricky education politics.

Spurred by Job Corps loss, Allegheny County forms team to respond to Trump admin cuts

WESA 6/5 8:11A Rachel McDevitt

After the loss of Job Corps, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato is creating a federal disruption response team.

PPS summit celebrates LGBTQ students, educators amid federal threats to inclusion efforts

WESA 6/3 11:35P Jillian Forstadt

The gathering of LGBTQ students comes as the Trump administration has signed several executive orders banning policies aimed at creating inclusive school climates.

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Public Art Projects Mark a Rebirth for Smithfield Street Transformation

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/10 7:38A Kathleen Gianni

A little shine is returning to Downtown s Smithfield Street. Once regarded as the city s prime Downtown shopping destination, Smithfield Street over the last couple of decades has experienced major...

Celebrate Dad With a Personal Note — We May Feature Yours Online

Pittsburgh Magazine 6/10 6:27A PM Staff

PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK F ather s Day is a time to reflect on the people who ve shaped us. Whether it s your dad, grandfather, uncle or another paternal figure, we want to hear what he means to you. Psst...

Best Food + Restaurants in Pittsburgh

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 6/10 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

This is a niche Pittsburgh post, but if you live here or plan to visit, you may want to bookmark this post! I was inspired by Pittsburgh Mag's recent list . Food preferences are so personal that it's...

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Pa. House considers AI 'deepfake' ban on campaign ads

WESA 6/9 11:30P Tom Riese

A Pennsylvania House bill making its way through committee would ban the use of artificial intelligence to depict candidates in political campaign ads. Supporters in both...

Amazon to spend $20B on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one next to a nuclear power plant

WESA 6/9 10:24A Marc Levy | Associated Press

The new data centers are designed to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence products.

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Dan Muse ready to get to work

PensBurgh 6/10 2:41A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Pens new coach has first day on the job With almost eyes full of wonder, or at least the magic amped up for a team-produced video, new coach Dan Muse arrived to...

Looking at the Penguins’ salary cap situation in 2025-26

PensBurgh 6/10 1:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images The Penguins are heading into the summer with nine potential free agents and a projected $24.5 million in cap space. The Pittsburgh Penguins are projected...

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Nic Hague, the upgrade the Pens need on defense?

PensBurgh 6/9 3:15A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Pens want to add via trade, and Vegas’s Nic Hague looks like a good place to start The NHL’s decision to hold a “decentralized” draft this year, where...

On this date in Penguins history: Mario Lemieux picked 1st overall in 1984 NHL Draft

PensBurgh 6/9 1:00A Mike Darnay

The Penguins drafted a franchise-changing player with the first overall pick in 1984. 41 years ago today, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a franchise-altering selection when they drafted Mario Lemieux...

2025 NHL Draft Rankings: #16: Lynden Lakovic

PensBurgh 6/9 12:00A rjnaugle2

An intriguing WHL prospect that carries the size of what the Penguins are looking for in the draft. Welcome back to our feature on draft profiles for projected top picks in the upcoming 2025 NHL draft...

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