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Watch Out: Two of the Most Dangerous U.S. College Campuses in 2024 Are in PA
When you think about going to college, you probably think about fun times, new friends, and a lot of late-night studying. But safety is a major concern on many college campuses across the country, including a couple of schools in Pennsylvania. Two well-known Pennsylvania schools have unfortunately made it onto...
Steel Valley School District breaks ground on new elementary school
MUNHALL, Pa. (KDKA) -- A special groundbreaking ceremony was held last night for the new Steel Valley Elementary School.District leaders and elementary students got out their shovels to celebrate the construction of the new school.The new school is being built on East Oliver Road at the site of the former Franklin Primary School.District officials say it will eventually house all students in kindergarten through 5th grade, a first in school history."This is a historic change for our district," said Superintendent Bryan Macuga. "By merging two elementary schools into one and having all students in grades K through 12 learning all on one campus is groundbreaking for us."The district hopes to have the school completed by the start of the 2026-26 school year.
Former Wilkinsburg elementary school to become performance arts and community hub
Sep. 27—The former Johnston Elementary School in Wilkinsburg is getting new life as a performance arts and community hub. The Community Forge venue is set to break ground in early 2025, with the opening planned for 2026. "People expressed interest in more evening events, nights out and food options, so we'll have a café component," said Mike Skirpan, executive director of Community Forge. ...
Familiar championship foes North Allegheny, Central Catholic won't look beyond Friday
Sep. 27—Central Catholic and North Allegheny seem likely to meet twice this season, maybe with a rematch in the WPIAL finals. They've met there the past two years. So, does that potential rematch shape game plans for their regular-season game, leading teams to hide their best for later? Both coaches say no. "We're not really focused on anything but Friday and the next opportunity we get to ...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 5
Sep. 25—Class 5A Big East Conference Kiski Area (1-4, 0-2) at Franklin Regional (4-1, 2-0) 7 p.m. Friday at Franklin Regional Panther Stadium, Murrysville Last week's result: Penn-Trafford 33, Kiski Area 7; Franklin Regional 36, Gateway 34 Last year's meeting: Did not play Kiski Area has lost its past four games after opening the season with a victory against Knoch. Penn-Trafford used a big ...
U.S. News ranks Pittsburgh universities among 2025′s top 100
The waiting is over. U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 rankings of the top national universities and liberal arts colleges and western Pennsylvania schools are represented among the top 100 in both categories.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 26, 2024
Sep. 27—High schools Cross country Thursday's results Boys Division II Section 3 Carlynton 15, Keystone Oaks 50 Seton LaSalle 15, Keystone Oaks 50 Seton LaSalle 18, Carlynton 37 Section 5 Belle Vernon 19, Steel Valley 32 Belle Vernon 15, Southmoreland 50 Belle Vernon 15, Brownsville 50 Girls Division II Section 3 Keystone Oaks 27, Carlynton 28 Keystone Oaks 15, Seton LaSalle 50 Carlynton 15, ...
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