Sean Ray
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Author Defends Liberal Arts Educations In A World That Celebrates STEM
Today's young adults pressured into pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics might be left to wonder about the relevancy of → Read More
How Realistic Is The American Dream?
Wealthy, poorly educated students are still statistically more likely to do well in college than poorer children with higher ambitions and intellectual → Read More
Helping SNAP Recipients Keep Their Benefits
Beginning June 1st, nearly 10,000 residents of Allegheny County will see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits taken away. SNAP → Read More
Is Love A Crime? The Story Of The Biddle Brothers' Infamous Escape
At the turn of the 20th century, Pittsburgh played host to a story of crime, murder, passion, and escape. The tale of the Biddle brothers made front page → Read More
Should A Retirement Age Be Imposed On Supreme Court Justices?
The passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is leading to a political maelstrom over who should select the next Supreme Court appointee. Scalia, 79 → Read More
Local Runners To Compete For Spot On Olympic Marathon Team
Hundreds of long distance runners will converge in Los Angeles for the Olympic Marathon Trials Saturday, each hoping to qualify to represent the United Sta → Read More
Pennsylvania's 203-Seat Legislature Is The Largest In The Country
Does Pennsylvania have too many state legislators? That’s what Brian O’Neill, columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, believes. He has been advocating → Read More
Celebrate The Year Of The Monkey With Pittsburgh's Asian Community
Acrobatic lion dance teams and traditional Chinese melodies entertained attendees at this past Saturday’s celebration of the beginning of the Chinese New Y → Read More
How Super Bowl Ads Have Evolved Over 50 Years
This Sunday, many Americans will huddle around their televisions with friends and family to watch some of the best advertisements the industry can create. → Read More
Behind-The-Scenes At The Fort Pitt Museum
Paintings, figurines and dioramas fill the hallways of the Fort Pitt Museum. However, for most of January, the doors of the museum have been closed, as the → Read More
Pittsburgh's 'Ghost Bomber' Still Missing After 60 Years
The Bermuda Triangle may be legendary for disappearing boats and aircraft, but the Golden Triangle has its own mysterious disappearance. 60 years ago, a B- → Read More
Could You Win The Laurel And Hardy 'Laugh Challenge?'
Think you lack a sense of humor? Or maybe you are good at not laughing? If so, you can put your skills to the test this Sunday as the Hollywood Theater in → Read More
First Presbyterian In Clairton To Close Doors After Century Of Operation
Christmas time is normally a joyous moment for Christian churches. But for the First Presbyterian Church of Clairton, it is bitter sweet. This will be → Read More
Steeler Safety Will Allen On The Importance Of Giving
As a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Will Allen is used making an impact on the field. However, the 33-year old Ohio native has also made impacts off → Read More
Shenango Coke Plant Closing
Signaling an end to another piece of Pittsburgh’s steel industry past, DTE Energy Services announced last week that it will be closing the Shenango coke → Read More
Good News-- More Ice Downtown This Winter
The temperature is starting to drop, Christmas music is playing on all the radio stations and mall Santas are popping up all over the place. The Christmas → Read More
TEDx Youth Founder Previews This Weekend's Event
Some high school seniors take relax a bit in their final year of school. Not Shaan Fye, a senior at Shadyside Academy. Not only is he the founder of the → Read More
'Nanograms' Looks At World Of Tomorrow, Today
Premiering on the 24th, a new program will join the 90.5 WESA line up. “Nanograms” is a podcast created from the mind of Morning Edition host Josh → Read More