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I was a PPS alum preparing to homeschool — but my daughter changed my mind
For decades I observed the Pittsburgh Public Schools from just about every angle. My 6-year-old is loving Allegheny K-5, but I know the struggle for equity and against apathy is still mine — but hopefully not hers — to fight.
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E-bike surge powers suburban lawmaking
The explosive growth of e-bikes has led some Pittsburgh-area municipalities to limit their use in parks, on trails and sometimes beyond. Some say the regulations are ineffective and are calling on Harrisburg to update the state bike code.
PPS spent $1.4 million on special education settlements as families, advocates continue to call for services
One family’s yearslong fight for special education services reflects what advocates say is a broader PPS failure to fix recurring problems.
Expensive travel teams and other sports are squeezing neighborhood baseball in Pittsburgh
The rise of football and the Pirates’ inferiority may be hurting youth interest in the national pastime, but some local programs have sustained success.
Duquesne City School District prepares to merge with a neighbor
The district, struggling financially and trailing academically, will be consolidated. State officials will render a decision by June 30.
Pittsburgh wants more families, but state insurance laws make that harder
Half of states mandate some form of insurance coverage for fertility treatment. Why doesn’t Pennsylvania, with its stagnant population, join them?
Recipe for a perfect farmers market a work in progress
It’s not just about the produce. Some farmers markets are increasingly selling community. For farmers, participation is not always an easy sell, and issues of standardization and resale are part of the landscape.
Advocates make final push to influence Allegheny County’s climate plan
Advocates are pushing for stronger policies just before the county finalizes its climate plan. Residents have one more chance to make their voices heard.
New data shows vaccinations uneven at Allegheny County’s public and parochial schools
A long slide in overall school vaccination rates reversed last year, but erosion continued in the youngest grades and some schools are well below levels doctors view as protective.
Missed trash pick-up complaints have jumped in Pittsburgh
Calls to the city’s 311 help line reporting garbage collection whiffs have surged. In some neighborhoods, complaints are 10 times higher than in others.
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