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Norwin School District did not address ‘racially hostile environment,’ Department of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says Norwin School District did not do enough to address a racially hostile environment nearly three years ago. Now, the district has agreed to follow a seven-point plan to make sure it’s following the law.
Apples, Oktoberfest, and Jack O'Lanterns | KDKA Weekend Planner
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - We have made it to the weekend and we're here to help you plan a fun one! It includes an event we've been talking about for months and if you've been in the city, you've undoubtedly seen it. Pittsburgh OktoberfestIt's Pittsburgh's Oktoberfest! The Clemente Bridge will be a family-friendly zone complete with games, vendors, activities, and of course, the 60-foot Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel will cost $5 to ride. Meanwhile, Market Square will be turned into a giant beer tent, and included in it will of course be beer but also feats of strength competitions and plenty of great food to...
Riverview earns 1st berth to boys soccer playoffs since 2019
The Riverview boys soccer team started this season 0-4 overall and 0-3 in Section 4-A play. The Raiders were coming off a tough 1-0 loss at rival Springdale and were looking for a spark. That spark came in the form of a 3-1 win over Class 2A Burrell two days...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 4, 2024
Oct. 5—High school Football Friday's results WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield 34, Norwin 28 Seneca Valley 31, Canon-McMillan 30 North Allegheny 28, Mt. Lebanon 21 Class 5A Allegheny Six Bethel Park 56, Baldwin 6 Peters Township 23, Moon 14 Upper St. Clair 17, South Fayette 7 Big East Kiski Area 36, Latrobe 13 Penn-Trafford 32, Gateway 13 Woodland Hills 36, Armstrong 6 Northeast North Hills 21, Plum 14 ...
Map shows where the best autumn colors are in Western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — October is here, and if you're looking to squeeze some leaf peeping in this weekend, Southwestern Pennsylvania is the best place to be.According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation's second weekly fall foliage report, the leaves haven't changed too much from last week because of a stable day-to-day weather pattern. The recent wet and moderate temperature pattern has also offset the acceleration of color change.While the Pittsburgh area has seen recently, it's been a very hot and dry summer. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours says when there's not enough rain, leaves may look dull or brown. To...
Kennywood provides update on modification of Steel Curtain
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) - Fans of Kennywood who have been waiting to once again ride the Steel Curtain will have to wait until the 2025 season. On Friday, the amusement park announced that they are working to install enhancements to get the ride open when the park does next year. "Throughout the season, our team has been hard at work toward the reopening of the Steel Curtain in 2025," said General Manager Ricky Spicuzza in a statement provided to KDKA. "When you visit the park this weekend, you will notice we have begun the next phase of work on this project, which...
For Pittsburgh Jews, attack anniversary adds to an already grim October
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jewish communities everywhere reacted with horror at last year’s Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, but the approaching one-year commemoration of the assault hits home particularly hard in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community, which already marks a grim anniversary each October. It was here on...
‘Go forth and tell our stories’: From harmful narratives to healing stories, words could turn the page for Pittsburgh’s Hill District
In 1994, I moved into the historic Hill District, a neighborhood often considered to be the cultural soul of Black Pittsburgh. I lived a short walk from Freedom Corner, an inspiring monument at Centre Avenue and Crawford Street. Dedicated in 2001, it recognizes the rallying point that launched many of the city’s social justice marches […] The post ‘Go forth and tell our stories’: From harmful narratives to healing stories, words could turn the page for Pittsburgh’s Hill District appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Letter to the editor: Curbing electronic waste
The moment I noticed my phone battery was draining faster than I could scroll, I decided to get it fixed. At the store, I was told I needed additional, unnecessary repairs to fix issues unrelated to the battery. In the end, it was easier (and cheaper) for me to buy a new phone.
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