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Local filmmakers bring high school football redemption story to life in West Virginia
WEIRTON, W.Va (WTRF) — Local directors and writers have returned to West Virginia to film the first episode of a high school football redemption story. This potential series not only covers one of the country’s most beloved sports but also takes a deep dive into the opioid crisis that affects this state. Cast and crew […]
Pittsburgh-area leaders look to secure more resources to address child care crisis
HOMESTEAD, Pa. (KDKA) — Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and local legislators advocated for higher pay for child care workers on Thursday. They hope to secure more resources to address the child care crisis.The Learning and Education Chil Development Center in Homestead is full and every child care spot is taken. The challenge is finding and hiring workers. It's not that there aren't openings for workers, as there are plenty. The problem is paying them what they deserve."We're averaging $15 an hour in our sector, and that's an average. So imagine, we have educators making far less than that," said Danielle Daye, owner of the Learning & Education Child Development Center.Daye knows the challenges because she deals with them every day. The average kindergarten teacher makes $69,700 per year, according to Innamorato's office, with the average day care worker making $29,088. "We know that child care and pre-K teachers are among the lowest-paid positions in our entire workforce," Innamorato said on Thursday. "The average child care teacher in Pennsylvania earns just $15.15 an hour," Innamorato added. So, what's the problem? If the government doesn't help by pumping funding into this day care crisis, nothing will change.
Plum, Freeport bowling teams take on U.S. in tournament
The high school bowling seasons for the Plum boys and girls teams and the Freeport girls team didn’t end in March at the state championships. All three extended their runs to this past weekend and faced the best from the country at the U.S. High School Bowling Foundation’s National Championships at Leisure Lanes in Lancaster.
PIA announces financial aid for students displaced by sudden school closures
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) School for Aviation Maintenance has announced a new grant available for students who have been displaced due to a sudden school closure. The Displaced Student Assistance grant will provide $1,500 per term for qualifying students who enroll at PIA. This equates to up to...
Community College of Allegheny County offering transition programs for PTC students
PITTSBURGH — The Community College of Allegheny County is working to help displaced students from Pittsburgh Technical College. Earlier this week, Pittsburgh Technical College announced it would be closing its doors for good in August. Community College of Allegheny County will offer 19 academic programs for students of PTC...
Music of the Heart recital at Duquesne University offers opportunities to shine
Move over, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. You have company. “We are privileged to have close to 100 superstars ready to dazzle you with their talents and abilities,” Katie Harrill announced from the Mary Pappert School of Music stage at Duquesne University. “Some are stepping into the spotlight for the first time, while others are marking their 14th year.”
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