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Gymnastics Signs Three for 2028

PITTSBURGH – Pitt Gymnastics on Wednesday signed three standout student-athletes with the addition of Kylie Dacanay, Devyn Oliveira and Zoe Plummer to the roster for the 2028 season, head coach Casey Jo MacPherson announced. "We're so excited to add another strong and well-rounded class to our program," MacPherson said....

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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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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.

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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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Peyton Kubik Signs With Pitt Volleyball

PITTSBURGH – Pitt Volleyball Head Coach Dan Fisher has announced the signing of Peyton Kubik (Overland Park, Kansas / Blue Valley West High School). She will join the Panthers for the 2027 season. "Peyton is one of the top prospects in the country," Fisher said. "We are excited to...

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Dow board chair donates $25M to AHN’s Cancer Center to boost research, treatment

Allegheny Health Network announced Thursday a $25 million donation — the largest in the health system’s history — will propel cancer research, clinical trials and patient support in southwestern Pennsylvania. The historic gift comes from James “Jim” R. Fitterling, executive chairman of Michigan-based chemical company Dow Inc. and one-time patient of the current chair of AHN's Cancer Center.

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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.

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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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Medicaid recipients face new renewal requirements beginning in 2027

Allegheny County officials are launching a communitywide campaign to help residents maintain Medicaid coverage as new federal eligibility requirements take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The changes, enacted under the federal Big Beautiful Bill Act, will require many Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage every six months and answer additional questions on lengthy renewal forms. County officials and health care providers say the outreach effort is intended to prevent eligible residents from losing coverage because they miss deadlines or struggle to navigate the renewal process. “Too many people risk losing health coverage even if they are working or eligible for exemptions simply because they are unaware of new requirements or don’t know where to turn for help,” County Executive Sara Innamorato said. Organizations across the county team up The Allegheny County Department of Human Services is partnering with health care providers and community organizations to offer training, public information sessions, text reminders and online advertising. Through a partnership with the UPMC Neighborhood Outreach Center, grassroots organizations will receive training to help residents navigate Pennsylvania’s online Medicaid system . Community office hours also will provide hands-on assistance. A series of town halls will give residents opportunities to ask questions and learn about

Allegheny County, PA · 7h

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A-10 Tuesday Recap: Saint Louis Puts Up 125, Duquesne Wins in the Final Seconds

Saint Louis scored the first 21 points Tuesday night. Northern Kentucky got back within 12, and then the Billikens went into halftime up 56-24. They scored 69 more after the break. The final was 125-63, the most points Saint Louis has ever scored against a Division I opponent. Trey Green...

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Concert review: Jack White rocks Pittsburgh as only he can in sold-out show

Just one song into his set Thursday night, Jack White had a simple question: “Pittsburgh, are you with me or against me?”. There was no doubt that the thousands in attendance were with White for all 90 minutes of his sold-out show at Citizens Live at the Wylie. The...

Pittsburgh, PA · 18h

CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's bald eagles nest gets 2 new cameras

People have been watching a pair of bald eagles nesting in Pittsburgh for over a decade, and now they'll be able to see them like never before.

Pittsburgh, PA · 18h

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The Stroller, Nov. 12, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Benefit concert planned...

Tarentum, PA · 1d

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Paid Parental Leave: New Requirements for Allegheny County Employers

On Oct. 22, 2026, Allegheny County, Pa., enacted what’s believed to be the nation’s first countywide paid parental leave mandate. Employers must comply by October 2027. Employers doing business in the county with 15 or more employees anywhere must fund 12 weeks at base pay, capped at $4,200 weekly, for birth, adoption, child placement or stillbirth.

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Bucks are on the move and that means a lot more roadkill

Deer roadkill spikes on Pittsburgh roads during mating season. Learn how PennDOT and local crews handle carcass removal and where to report it.

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‘What can theater be?’: Inside The Glitterbox Theater’s playful, DIY home in Homestead

The Glitterbox Theater, formed on paper in 2016, grew out of a community of people looking to create an accessible and playful space for local artists to present their work. In light of continuing that growth, co-manager Nick Stocks, 43, raised the question: “What if we invest in a little bit of infrastructure to help people and up their theatrical game a little bit?”

Homestead, PA · 1d

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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,...