Abby Yoder

Federal and state efforts exist to alleviate college student needs, and with more than 80,000 students residing in the Pittsburgh region, nonprofits and university staff are also comparing notes on how to combat the issue locally.

The University of Pittsburgh's women's volleyball team secured their spot in the NCAA Elite Eight for the fourth consecutive season by sweeping Washington State 3-0.

Downtown Pittsburgh is launching the holiday season with Light Up Night on Saturday, featuring festivities including tree and bridge lighting ceremonies, outdoor firepits, live music, carriage rides, fireworks and food.

A recent study conducted in the UK, led by University of Pittsburgh psychology professor and neuroscientist Jamie Hanson, reveals a significant connection between childhood trauma and increased risks of negative COVID-19 outcomes, particularly hospitalization and death.

First Lady Jill Biden visited the Pittsburgh workforce hub, an initiative established earlier this year to drive workforce development in robotics, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy.

A tutoring program piloted over the last four years that matches University of Pittsburgh students with local community children is set to expand with a $750,000 fund from Pittsburgh attorney and University of Pittsburgh Board trustee John Gismondi and his family.

The 24-hour event took place Monday to Tuesday at HARP’s East End domestic shelter and involved a collaborative effort between community and Humane Society volunteers.

Pittsburgh's Architecture Week has returned for the second year, bringing a slew of free and public events downtown Oct. 6-13, from neighborhood walking tours to a studio crawl.

The Shapiro Administration has announced plans to expand the Veterans Employment Program across Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh city officials report that bowhunters killed four deer over the weekend — one in Frick Park and three in Riverview Park.