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2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

Pittsburgh’s kid athletes stage their own NFL-style draft ahead of the pros

by Lajja Mistry April 18, 2026April 18, 2026

The Pittsburgh National League, an official NFL affiliate, has given young players around Pittsburgh a pro-style draft experience since 2004. This year felt “even more special,” said the founder.

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Education

PPS proposes feeder pattern shuffle as admin seeks support for facilities plan

by Lajja Mistry April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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DEVELOP PGH

Vape shops should be unwelcome Downtown and near schools, commission recommends

by Mia Hollie April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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Education

PPS will turn to remote learning during NFL Draft days

by Lajja Mistry March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

SALARIES DATA

PPS’s year of school consolidation talk ended with a bigger roster, higher payroll

by Lajja Mistry March 16, 2026March 12, 2026

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ICE, immigration and local response

School Board shoots down welcoming schools resolution at Allegheny Valley

by Jamie Wiggan March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Did anybody do the reading? Colleges grapple with a generational shift in learning — plus AI

by Jamese Platt March 10, 2026March 9, 2026

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Education

Once assaulted over his identity, Riverview school board president stood with immigrant community

by Lajja Mistry February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Trump Impacts

Timeline: Feds say CMU among 31 schools to stop working with Ph.D. diversity nonprofit

by Maddy Franklin February 20, 2026February 22, 2026

A group of people march outdoors; one woman in front raises her fist and speaks into a megaphone, while others behind her hold signs and another person uses a megaphone.

ICE, immigration and local response

Talk of ICE activity around schools prompts advocacy and a walkout

by Mia Hollie, Lajja Mistry and DS Fleegle February 18, 2026February 19, 2026

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