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Editorial | NYC public schools are getting rid of their gifted program — Pittsburgh should be next

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 11, 2021

It is time for Pittsburgh to follow New York’s example and eliminate the gifted program from local school districts.

Federal food stamp changes could impact Pittsburgh, Pitt students

By Jessica Steinberg, Staff Writer • October 29, 2019

The proposal to change the eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as food stamps, was released in July by the USDA with the stated intent of ending abuse of the program.

Pitt student runs for Pittsburgh Public School Board

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer • January 27, 2019

Ashley Priore, a first-year student studying business and English, is running for a seat on the Pittsburgh Public School Board. Priore hopes to be a voice that connects the students with the board.

Schenley apartments to open in July

By John Hamilton and James Evan Bowen-Gaddy / Assistant News Editor • April 7, 2017

The doors of Schenley High School will reopen soon, but to the distaste of some former students, it won’t be for class. Tenants will occupy the former classrooms, which are now converted to luxury apartments. PMC...