Pittsburgh dad charged after 2 kids found alone, test positive for cocaine
A man has been charged after authorities say cocaine was discovered to have been in the system of…
New CEO at The Mentoring Partnership looks to continue innovating – WPXI
At the start of 2026, after 26 years at the helm of The Mentoring Partnership SWPA, Colleen Fedor…
Philadelphia’s youth ombudsperson could soon be permanent
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
‘The Legends House’ teaches Philly youth about self-worth through art
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Shayna Yvonne Rudd’s mission is to teach self-worth to Philadelphia youth through the power…
Pennsylvania could soon ban students from using cellphones during school
This story was originally published by The Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Legislation that would mandate a universal bell-to-bell cellphone ban…
CitiParks looking to hire umpires for upcoming baseball, softball season – WPXI
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation is looking to hire umpires. Umpires are needed for the 2026 CitiSports/Pittsburgh…
A Young Pennsylvanian Shows Up and Wins
This year, Zohran Mamdani made history as the youngest mayor elected in over a century to lead New…
Pittsburgh Penguins jersey auction to support youth sports – WPXI
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation will auction special green Sports Matter jerseys on Saturday, Jan. 10, during…
Erie Native Jaccob Slavin Named to U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
When Jaccob Slavin steps onto the ice this February for the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina as a member…
Federal judge in Pittsburgh quashes DOJ subpoena for UPMC gender-affirming care records – WPXI
PITTSBURGH — A federal judge in Pittsburgh has stopped the federal government from forcing UPMC to hand over…
William Way LGBT Community Center is closing Dec. 18, but its programming will continue
The William Way LGBT Community Center will permanently close the doors to its longtime Center City home on…
Philly youth voting and activism are increasing
Sarah-Julia Marion is passionate about civic engagement. When she started working with PA Youth Vote — a statewide…