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Allegheny County’s smallest school district depends on big community spirit
Administrators at the Cornell School District say they foster an all-hands-on-deck approach to the challenges of a dwindling student population that’s also swelling with English language learners.
After 410 days unable to run errands, a new guide dog brings ‘the elation of independence’
I gave him “left,” “right” or forward commands, as if I were directing my guide dog, then added leash corrections. Kind of embarrassing because I worried that passersby would think this blind lady who customarily seemed a little strange had…
Allegheny County updates healthy housing rules, but stalls on giving advocates a seat at the table
“It’s a little bit troubling, frankly, that the complaint-driven mechanism is the one at play here,” said Joylette Portlock, a county Board of Health member who is also the executive director of Sustainable Pittsburgh. “I feel like we want dwellings…
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What the test’s proponents and opponents agree on is until the new test makes its domestic debut and the data starts to roll in, it’s unclear whether the new SAT will be a game-changer or more of the same for…
Walnut Capital seeks one-block zoning change in Oakland
“Our intent is to redevelop it into apartments,” said attorney Jonathan Kamin, representing Walnut Capital. “We wanted the zoning perfected before we spent millions of dollars on planning.”
How Pittsburgh-based EQT’s expansion in West Virginia set four families reeling, while state regulators trusted the company to answer their complaints
“Our home is no longer a home. It is a place of sickness, confusion and sadness.”
‘Family together’: What Clairton’s football coach and his city taught me about love
Maybe I am in Clairton to escape my bubble. I once thought academia was going to be my career, but I’ve hit a wall. Too many hours for too little pay. I’m beginning to realize I can easily lose myself…
Updated: PPS tables new citation policy, extending moratorium
Black students are more likely to receive citations, which can blot future background checks. Under a proposed new policy, principals should consider supportive steps.
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