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Pitt receives $30 million alumnus gift to support full-ride scholarships for elite students

WESA 11/16 10:33P Rachel McDevitt

The scholarships cover tuition, room and board, and provide study abroad and research opportunities. Alumnus Michael Rees provided the gift.

State budget brings financial relief, charter reform and new literacy measures to Pa. schools

WESA 11/13 10:32P Jillian Forstadt

Tucked inside the $50.1 billion budget passed this week are also provisions that will reshape how reading is taught in schools statewide, as well as long-awaited stipends for...

Violence has decreased across Pittsburgh’s seven Safe Passage schools

WESA 11/10 10:31P Jillian Forstadt

The program employs district students to both serve as peer mediators as well as participate in anti-violence initiatives. The teens are paid monthly, and the program requires...

Segregation, staffing among top concerns at final community sessions ahead of PPS closure vote

WESA 11/9 10:33P Jillian Forstadt

The meeting was the first of several the board is holding as it prepares to vote on the future of the district’s footprint on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

New documentary 'In Exile' spotlights global voices of Pittsburgh’s Scholars-at-Risk community

WESA 11/5 10:31P Annika Agarwal

"In Exile," premiering Friday at the Harris Theater, follows the journeys of artists who’ve escaped authoritarian regimes and found refuge and renewal through their art.

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The Heartbreaking Drama ‘Train Dreams’ Takes a Beautiful, Somber Journey West

Pittsburgh Magazine 11/18 7:01A Sean Collier

PHOTO COURTESY BBP TRAIN DREAMS LLC / NETFLIX T he early 20th century, at least in the popular imagination, is an odd bridge of eras. A baby born on a farm in 1899 would ve been much more likely to...

Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Ralph, a Gentle Mixed Breed

Pittsburgh Magazine 11/18 5:16A Sponsored Content Partner Animal

Breed: Mixed Breed (Medium) Sex: Male Age: 5 years Weight: 49 pounds Meet Ralph! Meet Ralph a gentle soul with a story of resilience and heart. Ralph came to Animal Friends as a transfer from another...

Gift Guide: For the Cool Girl

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 11/18 3:52A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Underwear // Photo Travel Jewelry Case // Cardigan Red Shimmer Socks // Perfume Anti-aging Body Gift Set // Small Gold Hoop Earrings Crossbody Bag // Clear Lip Balm Wood Cutting Boards // Pajama Set...

3 Nonprofits Serving Different Communities in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Magazine 11/17 6:58A PM Staff

For Nursing Mothers Beverly s PGH TWO MOBILE UNITS, BABIES IN THE BURGH AND BASICS BOUTIQUE, HELP EXPAND THE ORGANIZATION S REACH. | PHOTO COURTESY OF BEVERLY S PGH As Megs Yunn leads me through the...

A Look Back at Daniel and Carole Kamin’s Philanthropic Giving

Pittsburgh Magazine 11/17 6:31A Amy Whipple

PHOTO BY HUCK BEARD D aniel and Carole Kamin have had a busy two years. Since January 2024, they have made headline-worthy donations to six organizations in Pittsburgh. The total? More than $165...

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The week ahead: Penguins have to show fast start is still going

PensBurgh 11/16 8:30P Adam Gretz

The Pittsburgh Penguins got three out of a possible four points during the Sweden trip against the Nashville Predators this past week and it was very much a mixed bag of process and results. They...

Stunning Penguins numbers: Goaltending, advanced metrics and more

PensBurgh 11/13 8:03P Adam Gretz

The Pittsburgh Penguins return to game action this weekend with two games in Sweden against the Nashville Predators. Before they play let us take a look at some stunning numbers that have stood out...

Ben Kindel is making a rare and impressive case for himself

PensBurgh 11/13 4:37A Jim Rixner

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had many a pleasant surprise over their first 17 games. They’ve gotten a lot of life out of mid-level free agent signings like Justin Brazeau, Anthony Mantha and Parker...

Pens in Sweden: Ice size, spas and more

PensBurgh 11/12 4:08A Jim Rixner

Some little bits and pieces around the Penguins as they take in Sweden this week. Erik Karlsson sets the stage on what to expect during the games. What can we expect from the atmosphere in Stockholm...

Wilkes Weekly: New faces coming through

PensBurgh 11/12 2:39A Jim Rixner

It’s not easy to be an AHL franchise, about as soon as things go well then everything changes. Wilkes-Barre has had to deal with three of their top five scorers (Danton Heinen, Ville Koivunen, Ryan...

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