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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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House of the Week: An Open-Concept Home in Oakdale

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/9 6:24A Content Provided by Berkshire Ha

2623 Arno Drive Oakdale, PA 15071 Presented by Arah Katz Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty T his exquisite home seamlessly blends luxury, comfort & designer touches throughout. You...

10+ things to do this weekend, from the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix to Picklesburgh

NEXTpittsburgh 7/9 6:05A Jennifer Baron

What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, July 10-13? Find out here. Know of a cool event? Email us . Thursday, July 10-Sunday, July 13: Pittsburgh Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Week Various times Move...

Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Panda, a Loving Domestic Shorthair

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/9 5:43A Sponsored Content Partner Animal

Breed: Domestic Shorthair Sex: Male Age: 2 years old Weight: 12.8 lbs. Meet Panda! Identical to his namesake, this sweet two-year-old boy is a joy to be around. Panda came to us as an owner surrender...

Take a public art walking tour through Pittsburgh’s North Side

NEXTpittsburgh 7/9 5:00A Rob Liggett and NEXT staff

Pittsburgh is renowned for our museums, but you don t need to visit one to see stunning art created by talented Pittsburghers. Take a walk through the North Side — a neighborhood that feels like it...

Fish Popsicles? Ice Cakes? How to Keep a Polar Bear Cool

Pittsburgh Magazine 7/9 3:44A Virginia Linn

SNOWFLAKE, THE 29-YEAR-OLD POLAR BEAR AT THE PITTSBURGH ZOO & AQUARIUM, PLAYS WITH A TOY. | PHOTO BY PAUL SELVAGGIO Enjoying these sizzling summer days? Imagine if you were the lone polar bear at the...

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Examining new details within the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement

PensBurgh 7/9 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Finally, labor peace in hockey! The NHL and NHLPA have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, over a year out from when the current one expires. Given the...

Penguins sign 2025 first-round pick Ben Kindel to entry-level contract

PensBurgh 7/9 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Penguins have their highest draft pick since Derrick Pouliot under contract. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed 2025 first-round draft pick Ben Kindel to a...

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,...

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