Also, PPS in early talks of potentially reconfiguring half-empty district schools.
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This week, Molly Campe reflects on her return to Pittsburgh after 20 years. She craved to return to Pittsburgh's vibrant arts scene and the sense of community ([link removed]) she found lacking in NYC.
Also, The Pittsburgh Public Schools board discussed potential reconfigurations of half-empty buildings in the district ([link removed]) but assured decisions would not be finalized before December.
Additionally, PublicSource released the second part of its higher-ed investigation, Opening the Books, with reporter Emma Folts highlighting how endowments are spent ([link removed]) and the University of Pittsburgh's conservative use of its endowment ([link removed]) despite calls for increased financial aid.
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** NYC never measured up to the bar set by Pittsburgh ([link removed])
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** Pittsburgh schools heading for change, but closure proposal still months away ([link removed])
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** Breaking down the billions: Understanding university endowments at Pitt and CMU ([link removed])
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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures welcomes Hernan Diaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Trust,” to Ten Evenings on April 8 at the Carnegie Music Hall. Upcoming lectures include Ed Yong and the season closer, Jesmyn Ward. Purchase tickets at pittsburghlectures.org ([link removed]) .
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** Pitt has a $5.5 billion endowment. Should the university spend more to lower college costs? ([link removed])
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** Pushback against trans rights in Pittsburgh area coming from D.C. root ([link removed])
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** Updated: Kayden’s Law, headed for Shapiro’s desk, will alter child custody case calculus ([link removed])
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** Fines for youthful violations can linger for years. A bill would end that. ([link removed])
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** Sponsored: Join Goodwill of SWPA to celebrate awardees who are breaking down barriers for a diverse workforce. ([link removed])
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** Green adventures: Your family-friendly guide to Pittsburgh’s Earth Month events ([link removed])
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* PublicSource’s annual review of Pittsburgh payroll data shows that Mayor Ed Gainey’s administration has improved diversity in hiring, though not in the better-paid public safety bureaus. ([link removed])
* Gainey announced legal challenges to the tax-exempt status of 104 properties in Pittsburgh ([link removed]) , including UPMC’s Children’s Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital.
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