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WTAJ

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Conemaugh School of Nursing ranked 2nd in PA for 2027

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh School of Nursing has been ranked the No. 2 nursing program in Pennsylvania for 2027 by RegisteredNursing.org. The recognition highlights the school’s strong nursing education program and student outcomes. The rankings are based on factors including NCLEX-RN pass rates, accreditation, program completion rates, and other measures of student […]

Conemaugh Township, PA · 18h

Seattle ON Tap

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The Fumbled Kickoff That Crushed Meyersdale's Championship Dreams

Las Vegas Raiders logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Northern Bedford County shut out Meyersdale 21-0 in the District 5 Class 1A football championship game, a brutal Friday night in Windber that saw the Red Raiders’ […]

Meyersdale, PA · 10h

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Pitt Dental Medicine Program Receives Over $9.4M for Rural Training

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has received $9.4 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a program. This program trains oral health care providers in rural communities where access to dental care is limited. The school announced November 9 that the Rural Health Transformation Plan funding will...

Johnstown, PA · 3d

Beaver County Times

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Hopewell football aims to keep 2009 vibes alive in WPIAL quarterfinals

Last week, Hopewell won a WPIAL high school football playoff game for the second consecutive season and played a home postseason game for the first time since 2009. However, Hopewell’s goals are bigger than just hosting and winning a playoff game; it is about getting back to the WPIAL championship for the first time since that 2009 season and winning its first district title in 24 years. That journey continues against North Catholic at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals at Chartiers Valley High School. “We are going to be confident; we believe in ourselves and we know what we are capable of. North Catholic has had some turnover on coaching, so they do some things differently and have made adjustments,” Hopewell head coach Mottes said. Just as it has all season, Hopewell’s offense continued to flex its muscles last week. After averaging 52 points per game during Western Hills Conference play and putting up more than 60 points in two of those contests, the team cruised to a first-round victory over Mt. Pleasant. While the offensive success has been high throughout the season, many of its starters, including quarterback James Armstrong, running back Nasir

Aliquippa, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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Penn Highlands opens new Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has opened a new location for its Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the new location inside the Frank J. Pasquerilla Center, which is expected to help grow the program by providing more space, greater […]

Johnstown, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Last-second FG sends Canon-McMillan past North Allegheny into 1st WPIAL title game

With just seconds left, the season on the brink and a first trip to a WPIAL football championship game in school history on the line, Canon-McMillan didn’t blink. With his eyes wide open, Big Macs coach Mike Evans sent senior kicker Rhys Maentz onto the field. Maentz, as he has done throughout his career as the Big Macs kicker, came through in a big way. In a moment he will never forget, Maentz hit the game winning 36-yard field goal to give No. 2 Canon-McMillan a 24-21 Class 6A semifinal victory over No. 3 North Allegheny on Friday night at AHN Field at Big Mac Stadium in Canonsburg.

Wexford, PA · 15h

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Mars Area High School evacuated Friday morning for reported odor of gas

Mars Area High School was evacuated Friday morning, Nov. 13, due to an odor of gas in multiple areas of the building, according to Butler County Emergency Services dispatch recordings. The gas company was requested to the school for the potential leak, which was reported before 9 a.m. “Responding emergency...

Mars, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Defending champion Avonworth rolls past West Mifflin in Class 3A quarterfinals

Three Rivers Conference rivals Avonworth and West Mifflin battled in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals Friday night at Peters Township’s Confluence Financial Partners Stadium, with the Titans looking to avenge a Week 8 loss to the two-time defending WPIAL champion Lopes. Despite a shift in weather and playoff amplifications,...

West Mifflin, PA · 14h

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Week 12 in D9 football: Class 1A Semis, Karns City at Westinghouse powered by Car-Mate Trailers

Four District 9 teams remain alive in the football postseason. Three play this week. While Punxsutawney gets its second straight weekend off as it awaits the District 6 champion next week in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A playoffs, two Class 1A semifinal games and the District 8/9 Class 2A Sub-Regional final make up Friday’s schedule.

Karns City, PA · 1d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Point Park University students face new off-campus housing mandate for 2027-28

Point Park University students said school officials recently revealed a new mandate changing who can live in on-campus housing.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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‘Oobi’ Strader sparks Pine-Richland past Trinity in Class 5A quarterfinals

No. 1 Pine-Richland had no rust to shake off after receiving a first-round bye in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, winning its postseason opener against No. 8 Trinity, 24-6, thanks to a first-half flurry Friday night. Rams’ senior quarterback Aaron “Oobi” Strader played without his No. 1 target, wide receiver...

Gibsonia, PA · 15h

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PennWest Offers Scholarships to Help Students Offset College Costs

College can be a significant financial burden for students, especially as the costs of tuition, housing and fees continue to add up. However, PennWest University offers more than 1,000 internal scholarships that can help students offset some of those expenses. Darren Wagner, PennWest’s Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, provided...

California, PA · 1d

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High School Football tonight: Karns City in PIAA/North Catholic in WPIAL/Grove City in D10

The Karns City Gremlins will meet Westinghouse in the state District 8-9 Championship game tonight at Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh. Kick-off is 7pm. The D-9 champion Gremlins enter the game 9-1. Westinghouse is 9-0. WPIAL High school football playoffs tonight:. North Catholic will face Hopewell at Chartiers Valley high school...

Karns City, PA · 1d

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OPINION | Faculty and staff AI use may put our education and connections at risk

As a journalist and Chatham University senior, the future is beginning to look a little bleak. Typically after completing my daily time on job posting websites, I get emails from recruiters about other recommended positions: AI video evaluator, AI communication professional, AI image evaluator. Later, I’ll listen to my peers...

Pittsburgh, PA · 20h

WDTV

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WVU approves tuition increases earlier than usual for 2027-28 academic year

Morgantown, WV · 16h

WBOY 12 News

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WVU fraternity temporarily suspended due to ongoing investigation

According to a WVU Today article, Delta Sigma Phi has been suspended due to an "independent ongoing investigation that started with an anonymous hazing report to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life."

Morgantown, WV · 22h

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Pitt Eats expands reusable container program

Since the program launched in January 2025, students have checked out more than 22,000 containers.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

CBS Pittsburgh

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New documents detail mold remediation, moisture testing at Monessen schools

KDKA Investigates received new documents from Monessen City School District on Wednesday, including recent inspection and moisture testing results.

Monessen, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Local career tech school teachers plan to strike if contract not reached

Teachers at a local career tech school say they plan to strike.

Monroeville, PA · 2d

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BC3 announces $1.25 million renovation through donation, grant

A one-time, six-figure donation and a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education will allow Butler County Community College to follow through on long-planned upgrades at its main campus. BC3’s board of trustees approved The West End Project at a special meeting Wednesday, Nov. 11. The project’s cost of $1.25...

Butler County, PA · 2d