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Pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampment at University of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh on Sunday. The protesters have established the camp outside the Cathedral of Learning on Pitt's campus in the Oakland neighborhood. They have set up a fence and a human chain around the encampment. In a post on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the University of Pittsburgh Police Department said, "The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union are closed due to a public disturbance."Pitt police is asking people to avoid the area, adding that city and university police are responding. When asked what message the...
St. Joseph High School's Class of 2024 includes 26 graduates
St. Joseph High School in Harrison held its 108th graduation Friday evening. A Baccalaureate Mass and graduation ceremonies were held for the 26 graduates in the Walter Dlubak Center. The event was livestreamed.
Jafar Brooks, Steven Eason honored posthumously by Central Catholic High School
THE FAMILIES OF JAFAR BROOKS AND STEVEN EASON WERE HONORED DURING CENTRAL’S GRADUATION CEREMONY, MAY 24. (PHOTO BY BRIAN COOK SR.) Central Catholic High School honored the lives of two of its former students who were set to graduate in 2024, but whose lives were cut short due to gun violence.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 31, 2024
Ephrata (17-7) at Downingtown East (17-6), 4 p.m.; Plymouth Whitemarsh (17-7) at LaSalle College (21-3), 4 p.m.; Central Bucks East (17-7) at Hazleton (19-4), 4 p.m.; Liberty (20-5) vs. Neshaminy (20-3) at DeSales University, 7 p.m.; North Penn (13-6) at Hempfield Landisville (18-5), 4:30 p.m.; Mt. Lebanon (18-5) at Erie McDowell (14-7), 4:30 p.m.; Central (16-11) at Downingtown West (18-5), 4 p.m.; Wilson West Lawn (15-7) at North Allegheny (17-6), 4 p.m.
West View Elementary holds end of year awards ceremony for students
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Students from West View Elementary are recognized for their achievements Friday during three separate award ceremonies. Kindergarten through fifth grade students were honored at the school, located at 1720 Halsted Road. Leaders at West View believe it is important for students to be recognized for their accomplishments, growth and character.
Tennis season to remember for Sewickley Academy, Quaker Valley builds to WPIAL finals matchup
The Sewickley Academy boys tennis team had its season-long goal of a WPIAL playoff run firmly entrenched. Sewickley looked to make it two in a row in 2024 as the Panthers were the defending champions in Class 2A. Sewickley and Quaker Valley advanced to the WPIAL championship round off their...
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