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Pa. universities partner with Google to offer AI training

WESA 9/8 11:31P Rachel McDevitt

Pennsylvania’s state university system is expanding a partnership with Google by offering a course in artificial intelligence essentials.

Pittsburgh Public Schools could drain its reserves by mid-October if state budget impasse persists

WESA 9/8 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

The district applied for and received a $28.7 million advance from the state in order to pay debts on time, leaders warn relying on cash in-hand will only sustain PPS for so...

Juvenile court referrals for Black girls at Pittsburgh Public Schools down 93% since 2019

WESA 9/7 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

While Black girls in Allegheny County are still 6.5 times more likely than white girls to be referred to juvenile court, that gap is significantly smaller than previously...

Allegheny County schools lead the state in potential for solar energy generation, advocates report

WESA 9/3 11:32P Jillian Forstadt

Advocates, politicians and school districts alike say boosting the county’s solar infrastructure could reduce air pollution from local power plants and alleviate district...

Ecologist, author Robin Wall Kimmerer visits Environmental Charter School to inspire love of nature

WESA 9/3 11:30P Kalliyan Winder

Elementary students at Pittsburgh’s Environmental Charter School engaged with author Robin Wall Kimmerer this week. Kimmerer read from her new children’s book, "Bud Finds Her...

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AI data center growth raises Pittsburgh-area hopes, but job gains and community benefits aren’t...

NEXTpittsburgh 9/9 5:57A By Eric Jankiewicz, Pittsburgh's

The artificial intelligence boom transforming parts of the country and emerging in the state is bringing to Pittsburgh expectations of new jobs, fears of employment losses and...

My Favorite Phone Cases

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 9/9 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

L to R: One // Two // Three // Four One of the ways I decide what to write about here on the blog is by answering a frequently asked question, and this one is long overdue. I truly can’t believe it’s...

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Pharmacies in Pa. can now give COVID shots. That doesn’t mean widespread access will follow.

WESA 9/8 11:30P Ed Mahon | Spotlight PA, Kate Hu

Guidelines provide different levels of access, and experts say it’s now up to pharmacies to decide which recommendations to follow.

Get to know the history of Pennsylvania’s oldest amusement park: Idlewild

NEXTpittsburgh 9/8 4:08A Boaz Frankel

Location : Idlewild & SoakZone, near Ligonier in Westmoreland County Featured guests: Jeff Croushore, director of marketing for Idlewild & SoakZone 3 things that surprised me: 1. Idlewild is actually...

Heinz History Center, Aurora, Ruckus Café and more: Pittsburgh jobs for 9/8/25

NEXTpittsburgh 9/8 4:04A Jennifer Baron

Looking for a new job? Check the NEXT Job Board every Monday for the latest openings across the Pittsburgh region curated by the NEXT editorial team from a range of fields and industries. Hiring? Post...

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Pat Brisson opens door to more Sidney Crosby speculation

PensBurgh 9/9 5:42A Jim Rixner

Sidney Crosby spoke to the media in Las Vegas during the NHL’s annual preseason, and hoo boy, the result wasn’t very settling for Penguins’ fans. Sidney Crosby on his Penguins future, on speculation...

Metro Moves: 2025-26 Washington Capitals preview

PensBurgh 9/8 3:40A Jim Rixner

Continuing south down the lovely, traffic-congested I-95 corridor, we depart from Philadelphia (after tagging up the NYC area recapping the summers of the  Devils ,  Rangers  and  Islanders ) and head...

The five Penguins players I am most curious about, 2025-26 edition

PensBurgh 9/7 2:51A Jim Rixner

The influx of new players has slowed for the Penguins. Kyle Dubas brought upon sweeping changes when he first took over in the spring of 2023, bringing in eight new players for 2023-24. That number...

Metro Moves: 2025-26 New Jersey Devils preview

PensBurgh 9/5 3:09A Jim Rixner

Sticking in the great New York City area to complete the Metro part of the Metropolitan Division after completing previews on the Rangers and Islanders , today we turn to the New Jersey Devils. The...

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Penguins to giveaway ‘Big Three Legacy’ series of bobbleheads this season

PensBurgh 9/3 7:47P Mike Darnay

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced three bobblehead giveaway nights for the upcoming season that will feature the team’s “Big Three Legacy” players on the roster. The team announced the plans...

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