Pittsburgh-Area 1st-Grade Teacher Accused Of Being Drunk At School, Leaving Class Unattended

An elementary school teacher has been charged with being publicly drunk at the school where she teaches.

Pittsburgh School District Implements Stringent Safety Measures After Triple Shooting

The new security measures come after three teens were shot outside of a Pittsburgh Public Schools high school stadium.

Pittsburgh School District Ramps Up Police, Security Presence After Triple Shooting

Three teens were shot outside the stadium where Pittsburgh Public Schools' high school football games are played.

CMU Gets $3 Billion Grant, Largest University Gift Ever

Carnegie Mellon University is using the historic $3 billion grant to launch a new Miami campus.

Pittsburgh-Area School Cited By State For Food Safety Violations

A Pittsburgh-area school didn't fare well with state food safety inspectors on Wednesday.

These Are The Top PA Universities In 2027 U.S. News Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual ranking of colleges and universities nationwide. See here which ones are PA's best.

Pittsburgh-Area School Cited By State For Rodent Droppings

A recent inspection found that the school had "too many rodent droppings to count."

Pittsburgh-Area High Schooler Awarded For Pancreatic Cancer Research

A Pittsburgh teen has won a prestigious scholarship for her work in attempting to advance the early detection of pancreatic cancer.

Pittsburgh Rec Centers To Extend Hours During School Closure & Early Dismissal Days

Pittsburgh recreation centers will open early on days when Pittsburgh Public Schools aren't open or don't have classes for the entire day.

Point Park University Buys Prominent Downtown Pittsburgh Building

Point Park University continues to expand its presence in Downtown Pittsburgh with the purchase of a well-known building.

Pittsburgh School Celebrates Opening Of New $400K Schoolyard

Students, parents and public officials were on hand at a Pittsburgh schoolyard Friday for the debut of a new schoolyard.

Pittsburgh Schools Moving To Remote Learning Due To Heat

Students in 35 Pittsburgh Public Schools buildings will be learning from home this week because of anticipated extreme temperatures.

These Are Pittsburgh Area's Best Public High Schools: U.S. News

Fine out here how the top schools from the Pittsburgh metro area compare.

Pittsburgh-Area School District Delays Start Of Classes

Students in one Pittsburgh-area school district will be getting an extra two weeks of summer vacation.

Environmental Issues Could Jeopardize Pittsburgh-Area Schools Opening

Certain "abnormalities" were found in a Pittsburgh-area school district high school and middle school complex.

Top Pittsburgh School District Official Facing Criminal Charges Resigns

Find out here what a key Pittsburgh Public Schools administrator facing criminal charges had to say about quitting his job Thursday.

PA Schools Could Start Later Under New Adjustment In State Budget: What To Know

The Pennsylvania School Code has been amended to aid the state's 500 school districts in transitioning to a later start

Penn State Sets 2027-28 Tuition Rates: See Them Here

In addition to adjusting tuition rates, Penn State also set new housing and dining rates. Get the details here.

3 Pittsburgh Universities Rated Among World' Best

A trio of Pittsburgh universities made U.S. News & World Report's "Best Global Universities" list.

Tuition Hikes On The Way For 10 PA Universities

Attending any one of 10 Pennsylvania universities is going to cost more beginning with the fall semester. Get the details here.

Tuition Hikes On Way For Multiple Western PA Universities

Attending several Western Pennsylvania universities is going to cost more beginning with the fall semester. Get the details here.

Alleged Inappropriate Relationships Probed In Pittsburgh-Area School District

Pennsylvania State Police are looking into what could be a scandalous situation in a Pittsburgh-area school district. Get the details here.

Plans To Ban Cell Phones In PA Schools Advances

The state House has passed a bill that would prohibit students from using cell phones during the school day. Get the details here.

Pittsburgh Public Schools Closures: Latest Details

Pittsburgh Public Schools are shuttering a number of schools. Get the details here.

Gov. Shapiro Signs New Law Impacting Nearly 1,500 PA Schools

More than 1,400 schools have a new mandate under a new law signed by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

PA School Superintendent Salaries Released: See What Pittsburgh Heads Make

You might be surprised at the salaries Pittsburgh-area school superintendents earn.

Pitt Announces Major New Building Project

The University of Pittsburgh has unveiled its most ambitious new building project in more than a decade. Get the details here.

‘New Ivies’ List Of Employer-Preferred Schools Includes Pittsburgh University

A Pittsburgh university received a stellar ranking from Forbes in its 2026 list of "New Ivies" schools. Get the details here.

PA High School Teachers Sex Scandal Investigation Expands

An outside law firm has been brought in to review criminal sexual allegations against two Pittsburgh-area teachers.

NFL Draft To Empty Pittsburgh School Classrooms

Pittsburgh school classrooms will be vacant during April's NFL Draft. Get the details here.

PA Agency To Investigate Pittsburgh-Area School District

With a Pittsburgh-area school district director facing criminal charges, state officials will be probing district finances.

Multiple Pittsburgh Universities Among Best In World, New List Says

Here are Pittsburgh's institutions of higher learning that made Time's new list of the highest-quality universities on the globe.

6 PA Universities Among Best In World, New List Says

Pennsylvania is well-represented on Time's new list of the highest-quality universities on the globe.

PA State Official Seeks Pittsburgh-Area School District Financial Probe

A Pennsylvania elected official is calling on several investigative bodies to investigate activities in a Pittsburgh-area school district.

Pitt Chancellor Gets Massive Pay Raise; Administrators' Salaries Also Boosted

University of Pittsburgh trustees have given a huge salary boost to Chancellor Joan Gabel and other top Pitt administrators.

Penn State Makes Major Fee And Tutition Changes At Doomed Branch Campuses

Penn State has made significant financial changes impacting students attending the branch campuses it is closing. Get the details here.

Prominent Pittsburgh Avenue To Get New Look With $68M Building

A heavily traveled Pittsburgh street is about to get a new $68 million building addition.

Pittsburgh-Area Educator Named PA Teacher Of Year

An educator from the Pittsburgh area has captured the state's top award for teachers. Get the details here.

Pittsburgh-Area School District Mourns Death Of 10th-Grader

A sophomore student at a Pittsburgh-area high school died over Thanksgiving break. Get the details here.

Pittsburgh Teen Dead After Collapsing At School Basketball Practice

A basketball player at a well-known Pittsburgh school has died after collapsing at a routine practice session.