The South Side Area School District board voted against furloughing four teachers after community protests and union opposition, prompted by a decline in student enrollment.

USGA and Oakmont Country Club pledge $1 million to enhance public golf courses in western Pennsylvania, focusing on affordability and community development, as well as environmental sustainability through consulting and use of the DEACON system.

Extras are sought for the "Hershey" movie, filming in Pittsburgh and Hershey, depicting Milton Hershey's life. The period film requires specific looks and offers pay for participation.

The Hempfield Area School Board has changed the student schedule to address a bus driver shortage, optimizing school start and end times to improve transportation.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all U.S. and commonwealth flags to half-staff to honor the late Pope Francis until sunset on the day of his interment.

South Allegheny Elementary School has launched a broadcasting program for fourth and fifth graders, which teaches them various media skills and offers hands-on learning experiences, including running a podcast and producing commercials.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are offering free replica bricks to those who initially purchased "Bucco Bricks," after the originals were mistakenly discarded during PNC Park renovations.

The Hempfield Area School District is considering new school start times for efficiency and to get students home earlier, with mixed parent reactions.

The Pittsburgh Jewish community is shaken by an arson attack on Governor Shapiro's home during Passover, with local Jewish organizations worrying about its implications and antisemitic trends.

Pittsburgh's Deer Management Program harvested 335 deer, providing over 36,000 meals to local food banks and maintaining ecological balance without safety incidents.

Pirates' owner Bob Nutting apologized for mishandling the removal of "Bucco Bricks" at PNC Park, acknowledging the situation was disrespectful and promising better standards in the future.

Mayor Ed Gainey led a ceremony in Pittsburgh honoring 25 new citizens from various countries, highlighting the city's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Sewickley and Ohiopyle in Pennsylvania, along with Montpelier and Stowe in Vermont, were ranked among the top small towns in the northeast by USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards.