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Trump administration freezes some education funding to states, including $230 million to Pa.

WESA 7/7 11:30P Anne Danahy

The Trump administration is holding up nearly $7 billion in federal education funding that states were slated to get Tuesday, including more than $230 million to...

Cyber school facing wrongful death suit says it’s ‘unreasonable’ for teachers to see students...

WESA 7/3 11:31P Katie Meyer | Spotlight PA

The wellness check requirement, passed into state law last year, was inspired in part by the death of a 12-year-old Commonwealth Charter Academy student.

UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

WESA 7/1 10:38A Collin Binkley | Associated Pres

The federal case focused on Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who last competed for the University of Pennsylvania in 2022.

Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pa. kids’ academic prospects, report says

WESA 6/29 1:01A Elena Eisenstadt | Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania school districts are struggling to find enough certified teachers to fill vacancies, a trend advocates say is diminishing the quality of kids' education.

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The History of the Banana Split (and Other Surprising Banana Moments in Pittsburgh)

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/8 8:10A Kristy Graver

ALEX BLYSTONE, GENERAL MANAGER OF VALLEY DAIRY RESTAURANT, SHOWS OFF THE EATERY S ALL-AMERICAN BANANA SPLIT. | PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER A pple pie is great, but when it comes to All-American eats, give...

Collier’s Weekly: Why We Need to Be More Like the Furries

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/8 7:21A Sean Collier

PHOTO BY AIDAN MCCLAIN A nother Anthrocon has passed, and a phalanx of fursuited visitors has come and gone from Downtown. Each year, the largest annual gathering of anthropomorphic-animal enthusiasts...

Profile: Lilly Abreu, the Voice With a Heart

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/8 7:11A Bill Zlatos

PHOTO BY DANIELLA VALE L illy Abreu sits onstage, beaming. Her accompanist, Eric Susoeff, strums the opening chords of Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars at Uncorked, a jazz restaurant in Sharpsburg. Abreu...

Wages for low paid home care workers could rise under Pa. budget proposal. Is it enough?

WESA 7/8 7:00A Vincent DiFonzo | Spotlight PA

The proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro would add $21 million to the budget for certain home care workers. But advocates say much more is needed before pay is competitive.

New Kits Welcome Residents to Downtown Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/8 6:08A Naomi Girson

WELCOME BASKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO NEW RESIDENTS BY THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORS ALLIANCE. | PHOTO COURTESY DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORS ALLIANCE T his week, Downtown Neighbors Alliance a Pittsburgh nonprofit is...

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Report: Gavin McKenna committing to Penn State

PensBurgh 7/8 1:23A Mike Darnay

Photo by Leila Devlin/Getty Images The highly-rated 2026 NHL Draft prospect is reportedly headed to Happy Valley. Gavin McKenna is reportedly heading to Penn State to play college hockey. McKenna, who...

Report: Hurricanes had interest in Rakell, Rust

PensBurgh 7/8 12:01A Julia Stumbaugh

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Hurricanes signed former Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year deal on Thursday. A potential suitor for Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell may no longer be in...

Looking at the offseason player movement around the Metropolitan Division

PensBurgh 7/7 5:24A Adam Gretz

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Let’s take a look at what the Pittsburgh Penguins divisional rivals have done this offseason. We know what the Pittsburgh Penguins have been up to this offseason,...

Pens Points: Catching Up

PensBurgh 7/7 12:00A Robbie Naugle

Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images Hopefully everyone enjoyed the 4th of July weekend. Here’s a quick recap on any Penguins news you may have missed over the holiday. For those of us south of...

Examining the Penguins’ growing prospect pool as of July 2025

PensBurgh 7/6 12:00A Jim Rixner

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images Kyle Dubas and company have been busy adding The Penguins have made significant efforts to boost the amount of young talent that has entered the organization...

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