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Pittsburgh City Council grants controller more budgetary oversight

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (City) 4/22 10:03A By Sydney Carruth / Pittsburgh P

Pittsburgh police investigate antisemitic vandalism outside North Side home

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (News) 4/22 9:11A By Megan Guza / PIttsburgh Post-

U.S. Forest Service chief celebrates Earth Day and trees in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Region) 4/22 6:00A By Mary Ann Thomas / Pittsburgh

Latest report on Pittsburgh's troubled office market finds a ray of hope

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (City) 4/22 4:42A By Mark Belko / Pittsburgh Post-

Pittsburgh touts a new use for robotics: farming

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (City) 4/20 11:30P By Evan Robinson-Johnson / Pitts

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Pa. student teacher stipend program needs more funding to meet high demand, advocates say

WESA 4/18 11:31P Stephen Williams | WHYY

Bipartisan legislation is funding the program, which works to lessen the financial burden facing student teachers.

Pittsburgh diocese taps Lauren Martin to lead the region’s Catholic schools

WESA 4/18 11:31P Jillian Forstadt

Martin will helm the diocese’s 10 high schools and 35 elementary schools, which serve roughly 13,000 students across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties.

All Pa. school standardized tests, including PSSAs, to move online by 2026

WESA 4/18 10:10A Jillian Forstadt

All Pennsylvania standardized tests — including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exams — will move online by 2026.

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...

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Citizens survey says 94% of midsize firms going to strictly digital payments within 5 years

BizJournal Pittsburgh 4/23 11:06A Patty Tascarella

Middle market companies are increasingly moving to digital payments; new survey shows shift since 2023.

Coherent announces 70% of its electrical needs from renewables

BizJournal Pittsburgh 4/23 9:59A Paul J. Gough

The company made the announcement marking Earth Day.

Spring season means new products and events for local craft alcohol makers on the Lists of...

BizJournal Pittsburgh 4/23 9:58A Ethan Lott

Fun runs with pets, new premade cocktails and pickleball on on tap for local craft beer makers, wineries and distilleries on this week's Lists.

West Virginia confirms first measles case since 2009

WESA 4/23 8:59A Leah Willingham | Associated Pre

The Monongalia County Health Department said WVU Medicine alerted officials Sunday that an adult patient living in the county tested positive for the viral infection.

Laura Chu Wiens: Shapiro addressing climate crisis head on through good transportation policy

TribLIVE 4/23 8:00A TribLive

The climate crisis is not coming: it is here now. It is already impacting our communities, our economy and even our national security. The transportation sector is the largest contributor to...

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Dave and Andy's says goodbye, Construction Junction turns 25 with wine, and more Pittsburgh food...

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/22 11:00P Rachel Wilkinson

This week's Pittsburgh food news includes updates on Cafe Agnes' pupusas popping up at Duo's Tacqueria, a sad goodbye to Dave and Andy's, and a good reason to run to Aslin Beer. Mancini’s Bakery x...

These eco-friendly Pittsburgh restaurants are putting in the work to be sustainable

Pittsburgh City Paper FOOD+DRINK 4/21 11:00P Aakanksha Agarwal

If you’re hungry, but want to leave as little trace as possible, here is a guide to Pittsburgh's blossoming eco-friendly restaurant scene. Sure, April brings May flowers or whatever, but it also...

Pittsburgh dining critic's picks: Leona's Ice Cream, Third Space Bakery, Mola

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Restaurants) 4/18 11:30P By Hal B. Klein / Pittsburgh Pos

This week, Post-Gazette food writer Hal Klein visited several spots worth your attention: Leona's Ice Cream, Third Space Bakery and Mola.

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...

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NFL draft: Why beefing up Steelers offensive line is critical for Russell Wilson

Steelers Wire 4/23 7:53A Allison Koehler

Like you and me, Russell Wilson isn t getting any younger. That trademark mobility that Wilson displayed early in his career, allowing him to maneuver around in the pocket, is...

Related: Can Steelers HC Mike Tomlin keep Russell Wilson in check? Steelers Wire

Strong draft haul could cost the Steelers invaluable FO staff

Steelers Wire 4/23 4:59A Curt Popejoy

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan gets all the credit for the Steelers strong offseason the last two years but there s a forgotten name in the mix. That is...

Related: Steelers GM Omar Khan says trade up for Broderick Jones came quickly Steelers Wire, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin shares importance of Top 30 visits Steelers Wire

Evgeni Malkin and McDonald’s donate $95,000 to charity

PensBurgh 4/23 2:00A Mike Darnay

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The money was donated as part of the ‘I’m Score for Kids’ initiative. Evgeni Malkin’s ‘I’m Score for Kids’ initiative has helped donate nearly $100,000 towards the...

Penguins count down top five goals of 2023-24

PensBurgh 4/23 1:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Tristan Jarry’s historic empty-netter ranks No. 1 as the Penguins rank the team’s five best goals of the season. With postseason interviews winding down, the Penguins...

Pens Points: Wilkes-Barre stocks up for playoffs

PensBurgh 4/23 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Catch up on the latest hockey headlines in today’s Pens Points. Here are your Pens Points for this Tuesday morning... Contract extension talks and a shift back to...

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