2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here's everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
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Community
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25 books publishing in 2025 that we can’t wait to read
Numerous books are set to be published in 2025, but these are a few of our most anticipated reads. Here are our 25 books publishing in 2025 we can't wait to read.
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Students battle a storm of crows at Pitt
Students at the University of Pittsburgh struggle amid the growing crow population. Here's how the school is attempting to address the issue.
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Join Pitt’s Christmas Day celebration: free meals, music, & more
Pitt's annual "Christmas Day" event returns on Dec. 25 for its 19th year, serving meals and spreading holiday cheer to the community.
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Philly post office to bear name of fallen Temple officer
President Biden signed a bill renaming a Bustleton post office after Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald, honoring his service and sacrifice.
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Learn a new language for free this December in Philadelphia
Unlock 190+ languages for free this December! Philadelphia Library's digital platforms, conversation groups, and expert resources make language learning accessible to all.
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These 3 Pittsburgh hospitals ranked among the best for maternity care
Three Pittsburgh-area hospitals earn high marks for maternity care in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings. Find out which facilities stand out.
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2 Pennsylvania restaurants named among America’s best for 2024
Two Pennsylvania restaurants—one in Philadelphia, one in Pittsburgh—land coveted spots on OpenTable's Top 100 list for 2024.
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s...
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Meet the young woman preserving the history of Lehigh Valley’s LGBTQ+ community in an archive
This local 26-year-old is recording LGBTQ+ history in the Lehigh Valley for current and future generations.
