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Biden, Japanese prime minister to discuss military partnership

CBS Pittsburgh 4/9 4:23A

President Biden will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid concerns Chinese aggression in the Pacific could intensify in the coming years. It also comes after...

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Talking about racism with kids can be challenging. These Pitt researchers want to help.

WESA 4/15 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have launched a new six-week training program to guide white parents through conversations with their children about race and...

Penn State Extension leaving 20% of positions unfilled as part of efforts to balance budget

WESA 4/15 11:30P Anne Danahy

Penn State Extension offers expertise across the state in fields like gardening, forestry and stormwater management, but budget shortfalls and a "hiring pause" mean about one...

Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers roll out higher ed plan built around grants and tuition discounts

WESA 4/13 8:00A Marc Levy | Associated Press

The plan pledges help for both in-state and out-of-state students who enroll in degree programs for high-priority disciplines, such as teaching and nursing.

Pittsburgh teen summit aims to build community around collective action on climate change

WESA 4/11 11:35P Jillian Forstadt

Teens from across the region will gather at the David Lawrence Convention Center this weekend for a day-long summit on climate action.

Advocates urge Highlands school officials to address racial disparities

WESA 4/11 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

Advocates are urging officials at the school district to address what they say is a “persistent” history of racism and discrimination against Black students and students with...

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Arizona Republicans again block effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 4/17 10:07A By Elizabeth Dias and Kellen Bro

The Arizona Supreme Court s ruling last week to uphold the Civil War-era near-total abortion ban infuriated supporters of abortion rights and exhilarated abortion opponents.

Led by 2-run homers by Starling Marte, Harrison Bader, Mets sweep Pirates

TribLIVE 4/17 9:47A Kevin Gorman

The Pittsburgh Pirates are dealing with their share of problems, but none is more glaring than their sudden offensive ineffectiveness.

5 women entrepreneurs named to Invest in Women x Pittsburgh accelerator cohort

BizJournal Pittsburgh 4/17 9:33A Jordyn Hronec

On Wednesday, venture capital firm Chloe Capital announced the five women entrepreneurs who will participate in its Invest in Women x Pittsburgh accelerator cohort.

Ferri family announces closing of longtime grocery store in Murrysville on social media

BizJournal Pittsburgh 4/17 9:29A Tim Schooley

Neighborhood institution that's been selling groceries since 1954 to close at the end of May.

NFL Draft preview: Steelers have 3 viable options if they elect to take center in early rounds

TribLIVE 4/17 9:24A Joe Rutter

Perhaps the worst kept secret in the NFL is that the Pittsburgh Steelers are targeting a center early in the draft, most likely using the No. 20 overall pick to address a position of need.

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Bicycling with beer, pink Heinz "Barbiecue" sauce, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on East End Brewing Company, Two Frays Brewery, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, Sweet Alchemy Bake Shop, and Le Mardi Gras, as well as a special Barbie-themed...

These historic Pittsburgh cookbooks are a roadmap to our culinary roots

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/15 12:00A Stacy Rounds

These vintage Pittsburgh cookbooks from the past 140 years may be worth a look for the local epicurean. Pittsburgh is unique in its culinary history, not because of Yinzer favorites like...

Lawrence Hall, Pittsburgh's swanky new food hall, puts past and present on the plate

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/10 11:00P Aakanksha Agarwal

Lawrence Hall, built within a repurposed 1890s warehouse, brims with history, and promises to be both a gastronome’s dream and a relaxing space to unwind. Years in the making, Lawrence Hall, a...

Cosmic cocktails, beer Olympics, Kennywood charcuterie, and more Pittsburgh food news

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/8 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Kennywood, GetGo, City Kitchen, Barcelona Wine Bar, and Space Bar, as well as big things for Baby Loves Tacos and brewery feats of strength at...

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Browns safety defends Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick over season-ending Nick Chubb injury

Steelers Wire 4/17 9:55A Allison Koehler

Cleveland Browns Nick Chubb is six months removed from a devastating knee injury that sidelined him for the 2023 season and required two surgeries. Pittsburgh Steelers safety...

Don't judge Arthur Smith's time with Desmond Ridder when it comes to Justin Fields

Steelers Wire 4/17 6:43A Allison Koehler

As the old saying goes, coaches coach and players play. It s up to the players to execute what they ve learned and Desmond Ridder didn t. During Ridder s two seasons (19...

Chalk Talk: Seven reasons to be optimistic in 2024

DK Pittsburgh Sports 4/17 5:50A Chris Halicke

?The 2024 offseason program is officially underway, which means we are getting closer to actual football activity. The work's not done quite yet in terms of building the...

Sidney Crosby still has chance for best age-36 season ever

PensBurgh 4/17 2:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Pens are out of the playoffs, but the captain has done his part Way back in November we talked a little about Sidney Crosby and his hot start setting him...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ New York Islanders 4/17/2024 - Lines, how to watch

PensBurgh 4/17 1:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Pens finish out the season in New York tonight Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (38-31-12, 88 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) @ New York...

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