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Frick Environmental Center to Host Juneteenth-Themed Storytime
The Frick Environmental Center will host an event during which the center’s director and an award-winning artist and entrepreneur will read empowering children’s stories to celebrate Juneteenth.
PA One Book Program Helps to Instill Love of Reading in Young Children
Families, child care providers, libraries, and community organizations can help to nurture a love of reading in young children through the Pennsylvania One Book program, which offers free, engaging resources to support early literacy and meaningful reading experiences.
OCDEL Kicks Off 2025 Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released its 2025 Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip.
CitiParks Releases Guide to Summer 2025 Activities in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has announced the release of its 2025 CitiParks Summer Guide that includes information on everything from events and farmers markets to holiday-related activities.
Trying Together to Host Monthly Virtual Professional Development Sessions on Early Childhood Topics
Trying Together will host virtual sessions on every third Wednesday of the month for its professional development series that is focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
PA Promise for Children Lists June Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of June books for preschoolers, providing eight titles across four categories.
City Releases Series of Tools to Help Residents Plan Pittsburgh’s Future
Mayor Ed Gainey’s office and Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning released a series of new tools last month that will help residents plan for Pittsburgh’s future.
Pittsburgh Parks Rank in Top 15 Nationally for Accessibility, Other Factors
The Trust for Public Land recently compared Pittsburgh’s parks to other major U.S. cities in five categories and found that an overwhelming majority of the city’s residents live near a park.
State Survey Asks Women About Experiences Accessing Healthcare
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on Women is asking for women to take part in a survey on their healthcare needs in the state.