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Mccandless Daycare Director from McKees Rocks Charged with Child Endangerment
The community of McCandless has been shaken by disturbing allegations against the director of a local daycare. Melissa Populo, the director at Gloworms Academy, is facing serious charges over the mistreatment of five toddlers in her care. The 38-year-old McKees Rocks woman was charged with five counts of endangering the welfare of children. The accusations came to light after an employee reported observing Populo hit a young child on video for not eating, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
Majority of faculty, staff let go weeks before PTC’s announced closure
When Pittsburgh Technical College announced in late June that it was regrettably closing its doors forever, the Board of Trustees and now former President/CEO said the college would officially close Aug. 9.
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WPIAL Forward Earns Fifth Division One Offer
On Monday, another WPIAL prospect earned a division one offer. Montour forward Ama Tening Sow earned an offer from UT Martin, he announced on Twitter. The 6-foot-9 center plays for All-Ohio on the Nike circuit during the summer and Montour High School during the school season. The Senegal native originally moved to the U.S. to play for First Love, a former prep school in Washington, PA. After the program left the area, he then transferred to Montour to play WPIAL ball.
College student political leaders react to Biden-Trump debate
Thousands of young college students, many preparing to vote in their first presidential election, tuned into CNN’s presidential debate last week. For 90 minutes, they watched former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden debate the most pressing issues of the economy, abortion access, immigration and their respective golf handicaps.
North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools Announce Exciting Reorganization
North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools Announce Exciting Reorganization. Pittsburgh, PA"The North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools (NHRCES), part of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, is undergoing an exciting reorganization, expanding its network from five to eight schools. This change aims to enhance the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of Catholic education in the region.
Penn State alumni claim university's Greek life policies border on harassment
Penn State alumni are calling out the university for the way they say they’ve treated Greek organizations over the last several years. They say Penn State has been "violating student and property rights" when it comes to governing its Greek organizations since the tragic death of former Penn State student Timothy Piazza in 2017. They say they want to work with the university, but there’s been a lack of communication from Penn State.
ARCHIVES: Physics is fun as Kennywood becomes classroom in 1988
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Call it real-world experience. In 1988, these Westinghouse High School students got to take a trip to Kennywood that — while it might have been more lesson than leisure — still gave them plenty of opportunity to catch some thrills. As the late...
New Kensington-Arnold to consider extending superintendent's contract
The New Kensington-Arnold School Board will vote Tuesday on extending the employment of Superintendent Chris Sefcheck. Sefcheck’s original five-year contract started July 1, 2021, and runs until June 30, 2026. The new five-year deal would start Tuesday and end on June 30, 2029 — effectively extending his employment by three years.
Technology College Program in Pittsburgh sees enrollment increase.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Pittsburgh, PA has witnessed a rise in enrollment and engagement. The program's latest cohort included 124 high school juniors and seniors from 21 public and private schools across Pennsylvania. Source: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Source Type: Business.
Penn suspends four students involved in recent campus activism, local pro-Palestinian groups say
This story is developing and will continue to be updated. Penn has suspended four students involved with on-campus pro-Palestinian activism — including the Gaza Solidarity Encampment — according to an Instagram post from the Freedom School for Palestine. The post states that the students received semesterlong or yearlong...
Penn & Slavery Project receives new funding, looks to expand outreach
After the Penn & Slavery Project’s annual research presentations this past May, members of the project are looking forward to the 2024-25 academic year and opportunities to expand the project’s reach, which was recently supported anew by funding granted by Provost John Jackson Jr.’s office. First formed...
New Kensington-Arnold superintendent's contract extended despite proposal to shorten it
One board member’s effort to shorten a contract extension for New Kensington-Arnold Superintendent Chris Sefcheck failed Tuesday night. The board ultimately voted 8-0 to give Superintendent Chris Sefcheck a new five-year contract that will run from Tuesday through June 30, 2029. It replaces his previous and initial five-year contract that would have ended on June 30, 2026.
AHN Young Scholars introduces local high schoolers to careers in medicine
A pilot program at Allegheny Health Network called AHN Young Scholars aims to get more young people, particularly minorities, to become doctors. The students are meeting three days a week for six weeks this summer. In just their second week, the students have already worked on special mannequins for medical students, learning CPR, intubating a person and helping struggling newborn babies.
Mritika Senthil | The startling impact of Penn's open expression guidelines
“A decree imposing temporary restrictions on the freedom of the press was signed … and it was stipulated that the Committee was to concern itself with only the press in general and was not to intrude in censorship matters.”. You’re probably familiar with this excerpt. After all, it very...
Sabers Cheer Camp held at Divine Mercy Academy
Sabers Cheer Camp was held June 24 to 27 at Divine Mercy Academy’s gymnasium, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville. All It was open to students going into kindergarten through eighth grade from any local school. According to PTG Fundraising Chairperson Tina Cuda, camp consisted of 37 cheerleaders this year from Divine Mercy Academy, Gateway, Plum and Springdale school districts. There was also one student from the Washington, D.C., area who was visiting her grandparents in the Pittsburgh area. Cheer camp provides an opportunity for participants to see what cheerleading is about, gain team-building skills or to simply find way to stay active. A showcase was held for family and friends at the end of the week.
Duquesne renames law library for Ken Gormley at major donor's request
The law library at Duquesne University is being renamed for the university president and former dean of its law school, Ken Gormley. Campus officials on Monday said the name change was requested by renowned trial attorney and Duquesne law school alumnus Thomas R. Kline, who in September 2022 made a $50 million gift to what is now Duquesne’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law.
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