Hazelton
Hazelton, WV · Education
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Uncertainty and some optimism expressed at first PPS school closure update meeting
Community members raised concerns and questioned the planned implementation of Pittsburgh Public Schools’ restructuring and closure plan on Tuesday. The meeting at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy was the first of several the district is holding in order to give updates about the plan’s implementation, as well as give parents and community members the opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns.
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Mars Mascot Falls in National Competition
The Mars Area School District mascot has fallen short of another national honor. After winning the 2026 National High School Mascot Bracket last May, the Fighting Planets have been eliminated from The 64’s annual America’s Best High School Mascot Tournament. In the fourth round of six in this...
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Atlantic Coast Conference
ACC Announces 2026 UNITE Award Recipients
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference today announced the recipients of the 2026 ACC UNITE Award, which recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful and lasting impact through their commitment to unity, respect and inclusion. Each ACC member institution may nominate up to two individuals annually, including...
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Pitt grad workers union marches to urge University to reengage in negotiations
Pitt graduate student workers gathered for a rally and march Tuesday to urge a response from the University regarding their demands. About 60 members of the Pitt Graduate Workers Union held a rally on Oct. 27 outside and in Posvar Hall to compel the University back to the bargaining table. Their demands include better wages, stipends and improved healthcare coverage.
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Pennsylvania High School Football Coach Dies After Medical Emergency
Western Pennsylvania’s high school football community is mourning the sudden death of Ed Dawson, the longtime head coach of the Cornell Raiders, who suffered a medical emergency on the sideline Friday night and later died.
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Who – or what – is The Shuffler?
Thousands of Pittsburghers shuffle their way through Downtown every day. With traffic lights flashing and cars honking, the hustle and bustle of the city is quick to pick up and discard you, but it doesn’t let everyone go. Within the city’s core, Point Park University is home to one...
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High school scores from Monday/WPIAL playoff wins for North Catholic and Mars soccer
–North Catholic shutout Burrell 6-0 last night in the Class 2A First Round. The Trojans are now 16-1-2 this season and will meet Shady Side Academy Thursday in the Quarterfinals. –The Freeport boys fell to Quaker Valley 2-0 in another 2A First Round match. Girls Soccer:. –Mars defeated West Allegheny...
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Lounge to be added in Lawrence Hall renovations
Point Park University is renovating the eighth floor of Lawrence Hall, where the Bison Exchange and laundry room currently reside. A project mock-up shows a large chunk of the front wall of the Bison Exchange is planned to be taken out. In its place, a lounging area for students will be implemented.
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WPIAL Class 3A and 1A Girls Soccer Playoff Final Scoreboard — Monday First Round (Oct. 26)
Here are the updated final results from Monday night’s opening round for Girls Class 3A and Girls Class 1A, along with the official Quarterfinals schedule set for Thursday, October 29 at the home venue of the higher remaining seeds! In addition, we kept up with the action on Monday with Social Media and Match Highlights below.
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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Parent Ambassador program wants to bridge gap as school closure plan takes shape
Pittsburgh Public Schools have established a Parent Ambassadors program to help bridge the disconnect between administrators and families, especially as the district’s school closure and reconfiguration plan takes shape next year. Through the program, each school has a designated parent to serve as a liaison between school officials and...
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Aquinas Academy removed from WPIAL boys soccer playoff field, replaced by Eden Christian
Before the first round of the soccer playoffs begin Saturday, a WPIAL team has been eliminated from one of the brackets and replaced. In the boys soccer Class A bracket, Eden Christian Academy has replaced Aquinas Academy as the No. 7 seed. The move was made after the state notified...