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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...

Mars, PA · 9d

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A ‘split-second decision’ brought North Catholic’s Brea Kelley back to golf, and surprising success

Brea Kelley doesn’t consider herself to be a spontaneous person. However, for once, the North Catholic senior girls golfer chose not to second-guess herself. “It was a very split(-second) decision thing,” Kelley said of taking the sport back up a month before the season began. “I was just like, ‘I’m gonna do it, because if I think about it, I'm not gonna do it. I’m just gonna text the coach and tell her I’ll be there for tryouts.’”

Cranberry Twp, PA · 9d
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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...

Pittsburgh, PA · 9d
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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.

Pittsburgh, PA · 9d
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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.

Coraopolis, PA · 12d

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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...

Pittsburgh, PA · 9d

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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...

Mars, PA · 10d

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Community college eliminates 32 programs as 18 students finish credentials through teach-out

Trustees unanimously approved motions to formally discontinue the programs — 19 led to associate’s degrees and 13 to certificates, during a board meeting on October 21, following an academic portfolio review and program analysis.

Butler County, PA · 11d

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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.

Pittsburgh, PA · 9d

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Week 10 Beaver Valley high school football schedule

The 2026 high school football playoffs are right around the corner as the final week of the regular season is here in Week 10. This week, there are many intriguing matchups that will factor into seeding implications for the playoffs, which begin on Friday, Nov. 6. There are a trio of Beaver Valley programs that will be fighting for conference championships this week, with the battle of 15001 commencing at Heinz Field in Aliquippa, with the Quips hosting Hopewell to decide the Western Hills Conference championship. Down in Class 2A, Western Beaver looks to defend its MAC Conference title as it faces off against Neshannock. Also, Blackhawk in the Parkway Conference will be aiming to force a three-way for the league crown if it can defeat Montour, while up in Class 5A, West Allegheny will aim to tie Upper St. Clair for the Allegheny Six title with a victory. Here is the rest of the Beaver Valley high school football schedule for this week. All games will kick off at 7 p.m. Required Reading: Cornell community mourns the loss of late head football coach Ed Dawson Required Reading: Aliquippa football remains perfect in conference play without head coach Required Reading:

Beaver County, PA · 10d

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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.

Pittsburgh, PA · 11d

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BERRY EXCITED: Easton Vogan Eager for Next Chapter with Thiel College Cheerleading

SENECA, Pa. (EYT) — Cranberry Junior-Senior High School senior Easton Vogan made his verbal commitment earlier this month to attend Thiel College as a part of their competition and game-day cheerleading team. Although Cranberry no longer has its own cheerleading program, Vogan has taken advantage of the cooperative agreement...

Cranberry Twp, PA · 10d

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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...

Pittsburgh, PA · 11d

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High School Football Coach Dead After Mid-Game Medical Emergency Friday Night

Tragedy struck in Pennsylvania.

Rochester, PA · 13d

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Pennsylvania High School Football Referees Allowed The Most Illegal Touchdown After Runner Was Tackled

Chartiers Valley barely escaped with a win over Ringgold during the high school football game in Pennsylvania on Friday. However, the Colts were gifted their final touchdown on a blatant missed call by the officials. The ball-carrier was very clearly down! A high school football referee was standing right next to the play as it […] The post Pennsylvania High School Football Referees Allowed The Most Illegal Touchdown After Runner Was Tackled appeared first on BroBible.

Bridgeville, PA · 13d

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These are the best public schools in the Pittsburgh area. Is yours on the list?

These are the best public schools in the Pittsburgh area, according to Niche. Is yours on the list?

Pittsburgh, PA · 24d

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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...

Gibsonia, PA · 14d

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WATCH: Steelers 2026 High School Football Showcase - Week 9 recap

Watch a recap of the Week 9 High School Football Showcase Game of the Week between Central Valley and New Castle, with Charlie Batch on-hand to see all of the action.

Pittsburgh, PA · 13d

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Penn State Behrend's New Nursing Program Helps Students Enter the Workforce Faster

For students in Penn State Behrend's new Second Degree Nursing Program, the road to a new career is a fast one. The full-time program takes just 16 months, giving students who already have a degree the chance to move into nursing without starting their college education all over again. "It's...

Penn, PA · 13d

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Pittsburgh’s Hill District rallies to save Miller African-Centered Academy

After school was dismissed early Friday, Miller African-Centered Academy students came down the school’s front steps holding signs calling on Pittsburgh Public Schools to reverse its decision to close the school. The students were joined by parents and community members who held a rally in front of the school...

Pittsburgh, PA · 13d