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Chatham University’s new president says school, higher ed must evolve

Lisa Lambert said becoming president of Chatham University was never part of her career ambitions, but when her predecessor departed, the university needed an interim president quickly. Lambert agreed to step in because she believed someone who knew and loved Chatham would be better positioned to lead than an outsider. She was appointed interim president in 2025, the board asked her to stay on, and was formally inaugurated as the 21st university president on Oct. 15, 2026.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d
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Panthers Fall To Ligonier Valley In Class 2A Opening Round

Riverside fell to Ligonier Valley 35-21 Friday night in the opening round of the Class-2A WPIAL Playoffs. Levi Foust and Gregory Sleasman each rushed for over 100 yards as part of a 335 yard ground attack by 7-seeded and host Rams. Riverside opened with a 14-play, 56-yard capped with a...

Ligonier, PA · 1d

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Officials break ground on next phase of Hershey West End project

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Milton Hershey School just broke ground on the next phase of the Hershey West End development project. According to the Milton Hershey School, earlier today, officials broke ground on Phase J of the Hershey West End development project. This phase includes plans for a community featuring 138 for-sale units. This […]

Hershey, PA · 1d

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Roof Leak Forces Saint Vincent College to Relocate 60 Students From Dorm

About 60 freshmen at Saint Vincent College are being shuffled out of their dorm rooms as crews work through Saint Benedict Hall fixing moisture damage tied back to a roof leak from severe weather in September. The college expects the remediation work to wrap up by November 20, with crews moving through the building one pod at a time.

Unity Township, PA · 1d
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Through the years: In 1951, an upset for the antlers

Each week throughout the high school football season, TribLive will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy. East Deer-Frazer won the battle for the Antlers Trophy with 14-6 upset over West Deer in a raging snowstorm at Braves Stadium on Nov. 2, 1951. Freddie Greco scored both Bucks touchdowns, the first on a 90-yard kickoff return.

Freeport, PA · 2d

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PPS school closure and restructuring plan is on track, superintendent says

Pittsburgh Public Schools is making progress in its plan to restructure the district’s footprint. Of the 71 milestones Pittsburgh Public Schools said it would accomplish in September and October to implement its school closure and restructuring plan, 67 have been completed, Superintendent Wayne Walters told the PPS board Wednesday.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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North Penn Squires third grade tackle football advances to ICFL championship

NORTH WALES, PA — The North Penn Squires Youth Football and Cheer Organization is proud to announce that its third-grade tackle football team has advanced to the Inter County Football League (ICFL) Championship Game, continuing an outstanding 2026 season and highlighting the growth and success of the Squires football program.

Lansdale, PA · 1d

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Meyersdale tops Windber for return trip to District 5-1A title game

MEYERSDALE — Junior Caleb Sines rushed for 110 yards and scored two total touchdowns as second-seeded Meyersdale avenged a regular season loss to third-seeded Windber 21-14 in a District 5-1A football semifinal, Friday, Nov. 6. "This feels really good, especially to get them back after they beat us in the regular season," said Sines. "To get Cooper (Porter) back against the team that hurt him and see him score a touchdown, this feels really nice. Now, we are just going to try and do what we did last year." Playoff highlights District 5 semifinals, Pa. high school football live scores Comprehensive coverage Complete Somerset County high school football coverage for 2026 Porter has not played since the first half of the Week 4 matchup against the Ramblers, sustaining a knee injury in the contest. He returned Friday night and made an impact. Porter played defense for much of the contest, but when senior Spencer Whitfield suffered a knee injury late in the third quarter, Porter stepped in on offense. He rushed for 34 yards on eight carries and scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown with 5:52 left in the game to extend Meyersdale's lead. "That was pretty unexpected," Meyersdale coach Ryan

Meyersdale, PA · 1d

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High School Football Playoffs tonight/College Football Saturday preview

–Karns City and Central Clarion meet in the District 9 Class 2A championship game. Kick-off is 7pm at Brookville high school. –Freeport will host West Mifflin in the WPIAL Class 3A First Round. Kick-off is 7pm. –North Catholic will meet Beaver, also in the Class 3A First Round. Kick-off is...

Karns City, PA · 1d

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Docs: Bishop McCort aims to revise lawsuit against LHAC as PIAA & 6 schools push back

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Bishop McCort Catholic Academy is asking to revise its lawsuit against schools in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference and the PIAA as the PIAA and six school districts are pushing back. The filings mark another procedural step in the case. A judge gave the defendants...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

Beaver County Times

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Friday night forecast, first round Beaver Valley WPIAL high school football playoff picks

Each week during the 2026 high school football season, the Beaver County Times sports staff and its freelance writers will give their picks on each matchup involving teams in our coverage area. The postseason is here and 10 Beaver Valley teams begin their journey in the playoffs. Be sure to follow along throughout the year to see which of our “experts” can pick the most winners and come out victorious! Below are the three brave souls who will be providing their picks throughout the season. Ethan Morrison: Ethan begins his sixth year covering WPIAL athletics for the Times and his third year covering sports in the Beaver Valley as the Beaver County Times’ sports reporter. Bill Allmann: Bill enters his 38th year covering WPIAL athletics for the Beaver County Times. From Darrelle Revis to Rushel Shell, Bill has seen it all, and then some! Rachael Palmer: Rachael makes her return to help out with high school sports coverage during the 2026 season. The Hopewell native is the former North American Soccer Reporters President and also currently serves as a color commentator for Pitt women’s soccer and the Pittsburgh Riveters. Week 9 records: Ethan 10-3, Bill 7-6, Rachael 10-3 Required Reading:

Beaver County, PA · 1d

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Students in West Mifflin learn from descendant of 2 influential American leaders

Students at Tom Johnson Boys Academy in West Mifflin experienced living history firsthand during a special presentation with Kenneth B. Morris Jr., a direct descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington.

West Mifflin, PA · 3d

Beaver County Times

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Beaver Valley Week 1 WPIAL high school football playoff storylines

The WPIAL high school football playoffs are on the horizon and, this week, there are a lot of great first round/quarterfinal matchups surrounding the Beaver Valley. Hopewell is the highest-seeded playoff team in the area, coming in as the No. 3 seed in the Class 3A bracket, while Western Beaver is back in the Class 2A playoffs as the No. 5 seed after securing its second consecutive MAC title. Here are five storylines to watch for in Week 1 of the WPIAL high school football playoffs. Blackhawk looks to contend with McKeesport Blackhawk is back in the postseason for the first time since 2022 and it will have a tough test in front of it in the Class 4A quarterfinals vs. McKeesport. The Tigers are aiming for their fourth consecutive WPIAL championship game with the nation’s top running back recruit, senior Kemon Spell, leading the charge. The running back has missed some time this season due to injury but if he can stay healthy, McKeesport will be hard to stop. While Blackhawk’s defense will be going up against the nation’s top running back, it has the offense to compete, with the unit averaging just under 40 points per game. The

Beaver County, PA · 3d

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Boys and GIrls High School Soccer Final Scoreboard: PIAA Play-In Matches (Nov. 4, 2026)

Support local soccer coverage on Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Subscribe today for ad-free reading, exclusive content, and behind-the-firewall features! Follow our Destination: F.N.B. playoff coverage for full tournament hubs, live scoreboards, and exclusive analysis. On the eve of the 2026 WPIAL Soccer Championships at F.N.B. Stadium, local high school programs locked...

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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'Enjoy the moment:' Ferndale senior becomes district’s first state cross-country qualifier

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — For one Ferndale Area High School senior, years of hard work and determination have led to a moment he will never forget. And after coming so close last season, he is now making his final year one for the history books. For the first time...

Ferndale, PA · 2d

NewsNation

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‘Thunderstruck’: Pittsburgh high’s school band member’s ‘AC/DC’ performance goes viral

Clark can be seen leading the band’s rendition of the song on the xylophone.

Jefferson Hills, PA · 5d

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Students in limbo with loss of Anthropology major

After the untimely passing of Anthropology Professor Dr. Lipika Mazudmar, the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will discontinue its Anthropology major. This leaves students who are anthropology majors, or simply interested in taking classes, unsure of what to do next. Gideon Glenn, a junior, said Dr. Mazumdar was his inspiration...

Greensburg, PA · 5d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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PPS officials say the Future-Ready Plan can attract families back to the district. Parents aren’t too sure

Pittsburgh Public Schools enrollment has decreased nearly 6% over the past two years, dropping around 700 students over last year and just more than 1,000 from two years ago. And depending on who’s asked, the district’s sweeping school closure and reconfiguration plan will either continue or reverse that trend.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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University Health Services urges precautions amid recent cases of adenovirus, viral illness

University Health Services (UHS) is urging students and community members to take precautions amid recent cases of adenovirus, respiratory viruses and bacteria on campus, according to a Nov. 4 press release. Cases of adenovirus, along with influenza A, rhinovirus, coronavirus and Mycoplasma pneumoniae, have been identified on Penn State's campus...

Penn, PA · 2d

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The Globe’s Point: Our money problem

Many upperclassmen told The Globe this week of their concerns regarding housing following an announcement from the Office of Student Life late last week. The announcement, citing the university’s requirement that both first-year and sophomore students live on campus, recommended rising junior, senior and transfer students begin working out arrangements to live off campus in the next academic year.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d