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‘You have to take it with a grain of salt’: Inaccuracies and bias inside Rate My Professors

Popular review site Rate My Professors allows students to share candid thoughts on their courses, but unrecognized biases can sometimes slip in. Many students looking for their next courses use Rate My Professors to hear from their peers before clicking enroll. While some students rely on these crowd-sourced profiles to gauge workloads or strict professors, the anonymous platform may also leave room for inaccuracy.

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"One email away:" Inside a Pittsburgh family's search for the ashes of World War II veteran relative

At her home in Carrick, Julia Dry and her son, Jeff Martin, browsed through entries from a war journal penned by Dry’s uncle. "He spent time in Europe traveling and staying with locals that resided there," Martin explained about some of the entries. "They would take the troops in,...

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WPXI Pittsburgh

Mad Mex to reopen its reimagined Shadyside location following months-long transformation

The Pittsburgh restaurant Mad Mex will officially open its reimagined Shadyside flagship location, dubbed Mad Mex Sol, on Friday following a months-long transformation.

Pittsburgh, PA · 5h

Country Herald

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Pennsylvania-West Virginia Snow Alert Today: Lake-Effect Showers Through Sunday Nov 15

Lake-effect rain and snow showers continue through Sunday, with mountain ridges facing the most accumulation.

Pittsburgh, PA · 11h

93.7 The Fan

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Narduzzi On College Football: Loyalty, Portal & Lost Titles

Pat Narduzzi discusses college football's transfer portal, emphasizing player loyalty and academic stability. He also advocates for keeping conference championship games.

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CBS Pittsburgh

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 TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Advanced manufacturing apprenticeships will earn college credit at IUP and PennWest

Manufacturing apprentices will now be able to earn college credit for their work experience if they choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania Western University. The new PathForwardPA program, led by state education and industry organizations, will allow students to earn credits...

Pittsburgh, PA · 12h

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Dow Chairman's $25M Gift Sparks Rename of AHN's Pittsburgh Cancer Center

Allegheny Health Network announced Thursday morning that it has received a $25 million gift from Dow Inc. Executive Chairman Jim Fitterling, the largest philanthropic investment in the health system's history, aimed at expanding cancer research, clinical trials and patient support across its network. Fitterling, a cancer survivor, said he hopes the money will help more patients get access to the kind of care that once saved his own life.

Pittsburgh, PA · 20h

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Pittsburgh advocates call for stronger support for growing number of students learning English

As educators and community members walked into the City of Asylum Tuesday night, they were given the opportunity to meet with students who presented a math word problem in their native language. If the attendee couldn’t answer or comprehend the question, the students would use a white board to try to visually explain the problem.

Recycling Today

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NextGen Alloys acquires former Keywell site

NextGen Alloy Recycling, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, has announced its new Stainless Division is operating at a 50-year-old scrap facility in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, it acquired from Keywell Metals LLC this September. The company says its new Stainless Division and the 16-acre location near Pittsburgh will allow it to expand its service...

West Mifflin, PA · 1d

Mesabi Tribune

USW calls on U.S. Steel to get a deal done

United Steelworkers and United States Steel Corp. negotiators are heading back to the bargaining table. And steelworkers say it’s time for the Pittsburgh-based steel and iron ore producer to show movement. Labor contract negotiations between the two sides resumes Friday in Pittsburgh, according to a United Steelworkers (USW) update to its union members who work at U.S. Steel facilities. “As you know, we reached a TA (tentative agreement) with Cliffs last Friday,” the USW said. “USS knows how this process works. They agreed to meet with us on Friday. The company knows they need to move, so this meeting should be productive.” Bernie Hall, a steelworker helping lead negotiations with U.S. Steel, said “it’s highly unlikely” the union will continue negotiations into 2027, according to a Bloomberg Law story. That’s where the new round of negotiations with U.S. Steel become even more interesting. Historically, when one of the two steel and iron ore companies comes to an agreement with the USW, it establishes a pattern for a settlement with the other company. Last week’s tentative agreements with Cliffs, has now set a pattern. The USW said it expects U.S. Steel to respond. “Cliffs set a standard for the industry,” the

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Get Into the Holiday Spirit With These Local Events and Festivals

Nov. 13 – Jan. 3. Take a stroll through more than three million twinkling lights and snap a photo with the tallest Christmas tree in Pennsylvania at Kennywood Park. Visitors will also be able to enjoy an offering of seasonal food and drink options, hop on 20+ family and thrill rides, explore Gingerbread Junction, share a wish list with Santa and enjoy special entertainment for all ages. Plus, families can meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends Clarice, Bumble and Sam the Snowman. Tickets can be purchased online. Admission is also included with the purchase of a 2027 season pass.

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WTRF- 7News

‘A Long Time Coming’: Remains of WV WWII POW land at Pittsburgh International Airport

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTRF) – After 81 years, a missing World War II soldier has finally come home. The remains of Technical Sergeant Raymond Carl Richmond were returned to West Virginia Wednesday, and at Pittsburgh International Airport, family members gathered to proudly welcome the American hero home. For the Richmond family, bringing Raymond home is a moment […]

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Bowling Picks Up Wins Over Nationally Ranked Opponents to Finish 4th at Duquesne Invite

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Coppn State's bowling team took fourth in a highly competitive field at the Duquesne Invitational over the weekend at Pines Plaza Lanes. The Eagles went 4-5 overall over the first two days before picking up a pair of victories in bracket play on Sunday to move up to fourth place.

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Pittsburgh visits Butler following Sumler's 26-point showing

Pittsburgh Panthers (3-0) at Butler Bulldogs (2-1) BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh visits Butler after A'lahn Sumler scored 26 points in Pittsburgh's 82-76 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions. Butler finished 16-16 overall with a 10-7 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Bulldogs averaged 79.4 points per game last...

Pittsburgh Panrs

Pitt Women's Lacrosse Inks Eight to 2027 Recruiting Class

PITTSBURGH – Pitt women's lacrosse head coach Emily Boissonneault has announced eight signees to the 2027 recruiting class. Sisley Cain, Elise Capozzi, Cece Clough, Claire Mill, Aubrey Moran, Addison Pitman, Jillian Taylor, and Ava Ventrone are set to join the Panthers next fall. Sisley Cain | San Juan Capistrano,...

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Know Before You Go: Volleyball vs. Louisville

No. 2 meets No. 3 in Victory Heights Arena this Sunday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. Get ready to Stripe The Heights and fire up the atmosphere with LED Wristbands! All available reserved bowl seating and student tickets are SOLD OUT, with extremely limited premium inventory remaining. Still looking to...