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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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Ultimate guide to Pittsburgh holiday markets: Where to buy local and shop small

NEXTpittsburgh 11/19 6:37A Jennifer Baron

Love it or hate it, the holiday season is upon us. In Pittsburgh, there are countless ways to skip Amazon, the big box retailers and crowded malls, and instead fill your gift list with meaningful...

Planning commission approves controversial Hazelwood rezoning

NEXTpittsburgh 11/19 6:20A Roman Hladio

Hazelwood residents painted a dire picture of their neighborhood at the Pittsburgh Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Residents and their City Council representative, Barb Warwick, say...

Duquesne University Appoints Provost David J. Dausey as its New President

Pittsburgh Magazine 11/19 6:08A Nataley Davis

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY PROVOST DAVID DAUSEY, MIDDLE, SITS TO THE RIGHT OF UNIVERSITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR DIANE HUPP AT THE UNIVERSITY S SPRING 2023 LIBERAL ARTS COMMENCEMENT. | PHOTO BY PHIL PAVELY,...

Point Park University Plans to Purchase YWCA Building to Increase Student Housing, Add Amenities

Pittsburgh Magazine 11/19 3:42A Virginia Linn

THE FORMER YWCA BUILDING, DOWNTOWN, IS BEING PURCHASED BY POINT PARK UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE MORE STUDENT HOUSING, OTHER AMENITIES. | PHOTO BY CALEB MCCARTNEY/ NEXT GENERATION NEWSROOM T he situation of...

15+ things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh, from Light Up Night to comedy in a sauna

NEXTpittsburgh 11/19 12:00A Jennifer Baron

What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, Nov. 20-23? Find out here. Know of a cool event? Email us . Thursday, Nov. 20, & Friday, Nov. 21: Newsapalooza at Point Park University Pittsburgh Playhouse...

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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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