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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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15+ things to do this weekend, from Clemente Bridge Fest to FigFest to Phantom Fall Fest

NEXTpittsburgh 9/10 5:39A Jennifer Baron

What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, Sept. 11-14? Find out here. Know of a cool event? Email us . Thursday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 14: A Beautiful Noise at the Benedum Center Various times Some...

Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Eliza, a Gentle Domestic Shorthair

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/10 4:16A Sponsored Content Partner Animal

Breed: Domestic Shorthair Sex: Female Age: 9 years old Weight: 10.4 lbs. Meet Eliza! At nine years young, Eliza is a gentle soul who s learning to open her heart again. She came to us as an owner...

Churchill’s Mid-Century Modern Homes Get the Spotlight on New Tour

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/10 4:04A Nataley Davis

PHOTO BY BRITTANY REILLY, PITTSBURGH MODERN COMMITTEE OF PRESERVATION PITTSBURGH. A fter moving into his Mid-Century Modern home in Churchill in 1994, Michael O Brian spent years serving on the...

Loss of 988 ‘press 3’ option sparks concern for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention

NEXTpittsburgh 9/10 2:00A Joyce Gannon

Since the 988 crisis hotline went live in 2022, it has provided confidential support to millions of individuals grappling with thoughts of suicide, depression or other mental health challenges. But in...

Pittsburgh once had an electric trolley to Harmony, Butler and New Castle

NEXTpittsburgh 9/10 1:00A Roman Hladio

If you grew up North of Pittsburgh, you’ve probably heard of the trolley line that once connected Wexford, Butler, Ellwood City and New Castle to the city. What you might not know is that the...

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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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