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David Dausey inaugurated as Duquesne University's 14th president

WESA 9/17 8:54A Christopher Ayers

Dausey, who served as the university's provost for eight years, officially assumed the presidency July 1, succeeding Ken Gormley, who is now chancellor.

PPS looks to increase number of seniors earning career credentials

WESA 9/16 10:30P Aren Framil

During Pittsburgh Public Schools monthly board of education meeting to review agenda items, directors discussed a goal of raising the percentage of PPS graduates earning...

Sixth annual Eradicate Hate Global Summit highlights the role of AI in combatting and stoking hate

WESA 9/13 10:30P Brady Dugan

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Eradicate Hate’s sixth annual Global Summit returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This year's focus: AI.

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs legislation guaranteeing 30 minutes of recess to elementary...

WESA 9/10 10:38P Cory Sharber | WHYY

The governor signed a bill Wednesday that was approved by the state legislature as part of the 2026-27 budget.

Youth vaping is declining. Pa. schools are seeing the trend, too

WESA 9/10 10:35P Katie Knol | WITF

Nicotine vape use among middle and high school students fell to 5.2% in 2025, the lowest rate since the behavior peaked in 2019.

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Weekend Wish List

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 9/17 11:00P noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Silver Footed Dish // Check Packable Rain Jacket // Embroidered Jacket // Red Flats Dress // Black Bucket Bag // Long Sleeve Workout Tee // Leather Belt Cream Cable Sweater // Ballet Flats // Lapis...

Gov. Josh Shapiro calls on CDC to recognize measles-associated deaths in Pa. outbreak

WESA 9/17 10:30P Sydney Roach

Two more people have died in Pennsylvania's growing measles outbreak, bringing the total number of measles related deaths to four — but, a public federal dashboard still shows...

Welcome to Pittsburgh’s Arts Landing — Where Art Meets the City

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/17 9:11A PM Staff

A rts Landing, a new outdoor civic space envisioned by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and designed by renowned landscape architecture firm Field Operations, promises to be one of the most...

Dig in With Graver: Sharing Meals and Memories at the Chinatown Inn

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/17 8:30A Kristy Graver

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER J eet jet? Even if your belly is full, you ll be craving a meal from the Chinatown Inn after reading Have You Eaten Yet?, a new cookbook by actor Ming-Na Wen, whose family has...

Why is an AI Summit Taking Place in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/17 5:37A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO FROM PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE ARCHIVES L ove it or hate it, there s no doubting that artificial intelligence is a hot-button topic or that Pittsburgh is uniquely positioned at the front lines of the...

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Forever unbothered, Erik Karlsson isn’t starting to worry about a new contract, his future

PensBurgh 9/18 1:20A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 20: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Pittsburgh Penguins enters the building in Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 20, 2026 in...

Penguins continue tradition of delivering tickets to season ticket holders

PensBurgh 9/15 6:24P Garrett Behanna

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 21: A young fan cheers for the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes on December 21, 2023,...

New Penguins owners make first big executive hire

PensBurgh 9/15 12:23A Julia Stumbaugh

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 21: A general view of the arena in the third period during the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Minnesota Wild at PPG PAINTS Arena on November 21, 2025...

Phil and Amanda Kessel elected to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

PensBurgh 9/10 9:18A Mike Darnay

Jun 14, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) waves to the crowd during the Stanley Cup championship parade and rally in downtown Pittsburgh. Mandatory Credit:...

Penguins announce training camp schedule

PensBurgh 9/10 4:05A Jim Rixner

2026 training camp is a week away for the Penguins! Pittsburgh kicks off on Thursday September 17th. Our training camp schedule is here! ? The Penguins training camp, presented by @UPMC , will have...

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