Citizens Science Lab and YBMKQ bring STEAM education to Penn Hills
Five days a week, kids at YBMKQ will be diving deep into science learning.
Gwen’s Girls is growing, with powerful new programs and a new home in the works
Gwen’s Girls offers programs that empower girls, help with schoolwork and life skills, and create a place where they can be themselves.
18 under 18: These young people are creating change in Western Pennsylvania
From battling bullying to saving lives, these local young people are doing amazing things.
How the BridgeUP program is bringing new teachers to Pittsburgh-area schools
Photo by LexScope on Unsplash. A new program called BridgeUP is working to address the major teacher shortage in Western Pennsylvania by helping people already working in support roles in […]
Rube Goldberg exhibit at the Children’s Museum brings laughter and learning
The fun and silliness of life-sized Rube Goldberg machines are waiting for your family at the Children’s Museum.
UPMC data: When pregnant women get the flu vaccine, it helps protect their babies
The flu vaccine can help pregnant women and their babies. Check out the research from UPMC.
New state law helps Pittsburgh parents of newborns needing donor milk
Seeking donor milk in Pittsburgh for your baby? This new law can help.
Meet Pittsburgh-born child actor Kellan Tetlow, who is already making his mark on Hollywood
Kellan Tetlow is an elementary schooler — and a Hollywood actor.
The World of Work program is opening doors for students throughout our region
World of Work helps students discover their strengths and learn how they might flourish in the real world.
Local teens are watching open-heart surgery, and some are discovering their future career
For 15 years, this unique program has allowed thousands of teens to watch open-heart surgery.
Variety the Children’s Charity is bringing a life-changing resource to local families
Lives are changing thanks to Variety the Children’s Charity.
Fewer teens are vaping, say the FDA and CDC. But here’s what you need to know
Details on teen vaping, including info on what the newest e-cigarettes look like.
Advice from Dr. G on talking to kids about the war in Israel
It’s not easy talking to kids about war. Local expert Dr. G. offers guidance.
‘TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition’ is now open at the Carnegie Science Center
See actual items from the wreckage of the Titanic at Carnegie Science Center. Details here.
Violins of Hope brings Pittsburgh a rare opportunity to experience history
“A kinder, more tolerant community is what we’re working for,” says Pat Siger, co-chair of Violins of Hope Pittsburgh.
KDKA: See what Kindness in Action looks like here in Pittsburgh
What is kindness? Kids at 12 local school districts are exploring what Kindness in Action looks like.
Meet the Bee Bots: STEM Coding Lab introduces local kids to computer science learning
Kids from kindergarten through 8th grade are learning from STEM Coding Lab.
KDKA: RAD Days are here with 40 days of free shows and events
40 days of free fun: Check out RAD Days in Pittsburgh.
Flourish Beaver County aims to raise $22 million to give scholarships to local students
Flourish Beaver County plans to begin offering scholarship funding in two year.
These local teens came in 4th in the world at BrainSTEM Learning’s global robotics competition
These BrainSTEM Learning competition winners mentored younger students in the Pittsburgh region.