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To mark its 100th anniversary, Temple's marching band will perform at the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Temple University's marching band will mark its 100th anniversary by participating at an event that's nearing its own century-mark celebration. The Diamond Band announced Sunday it was selected to be in the 99th edition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in November 2025, marching the two-mile route in New York City alongside balloons, floats, dance crews, color guards and musicians. This will be Temple's first performance in the parade, which is televised each year on NBC.
Foundations Names Recipients of 2024 Scholarship Awards
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Foundations Community Partnership has announced the winners of its 2024 Partnership in Education Scholarships. The scholarships go to students from the 19 public high schools in Bucks County. Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship for demonstrating a commitment to community service, academic achievement and character.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following three students from Central Bucks Schools received scholarships: Warminster resident Calli Pasternack was a student at Central Bucks High School East and is attending Elon University. Jamison resident Brynn Albert was a student at Central Bucks High School South and is attending Arcadia University. Doylestown resident Liam Boyle was a student at Central Bucks High School West and is attending Penn State University. All three scholarships were sponsored by Doylestown Health. Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Health Department to provide back-to-school vaccines this week
(Blackwood, NJ) – This week, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services and healthcare partners will be offering free vaccinations for uninsured children and children with only Medicaid Part A in Clementon and Camden. The clinics are part of a first of its kind initiative to prepare children and families of Camden County for the upcoming school year.
Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in Valley Forge Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park has a new and exciting feature, as dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail, writes Mark Scolforo for The Associated Press. The trace fossils are approximately 210 million years old and scattered along the winding trail. The...
Rally for peace held at Pennsylvania state capitol after neo-Nazi march
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A peace rally called "Unite Against Hate" was held at the state capitol in Harrisburg Sunday in response to a neo-Nazi march through downtown, which happened Saturday. The neo-Nazi march, which featured participants in red shirts and masks chanting racist and antisemitic slogans, prompted a strong...
SEPTA claims its employees are its ‘eyes and ears.’ But its leaders rarely use the system.
Most of SEPTA’s board never uses the system or averages less than one trip per month, according to trip logs obtained by The Daily Pennsylvanian. The SEPTA is the main public transportation authority that serves Philadelphia and is governed by a 15-member board. Under Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know law, the DP acquired records of all trips taken by SEPTA board members on their SEPTA-issued passes from January 2023 through June 2024, indicating how familiar the individuals who lead the system are with it.
No. 16 Oklahoma, QB Jackson Arnold, take aim at Temple
There's no doubt who will be starting at quarterback for Oklahoma in its season opener against Temple. The Owls' quarterback situation is much more up in the air. The 16th-ranked Sooners will take on Temple on Friday night in Norman, Oklahoma, in the season opener for both teams. Sophomore Jackson Arnold will start for Oklahoma, making his second career start after guiding the Sooners in their Alamo Bowl loss to Arizona after Dillon Gabriel transferred to Oregon. Arnold threw for 361 yards and two touchdowns while completing better than 57% of his passes but tossed three interceptions and lost a...
Block party Wednesday at Universal Creighton
Universal Charter Schools is hosting its third annual back-to-school block party on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Universal Creighton, 5401 Tabor Road. There will be a backpack giveaway, musical performances, entertainment, social activities, games, food, face painting and a video game truck. The event is...
High school midfielders from Lower Gwynedd and Blue Bell selected to attend USA Junior Women’s National Team Selection Camp
Camilla Lutte of Lower Gwynedd and Haley Elliott of Blue Bell have been selected to attend the U-16 Junior Women’s National Team Selection Camp, USA Field Hockey announced Tuesday. Lutte (above left), a Class of 2028 midfielder for Wissahickon High School, and Elliot (above right), a Class of 2027...
Weather alert for thunderstorms and scattered showers with gusty winds in part of Pennsylvania Monday afternoon
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:16 p.m. for thunderstorms and scattered showers with gusty winds until 2:45 p.m. for Huntingdon, Fulton and Franklin counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:15 p.m., Doppler radar tracked an area of...
American Red Cross announces blood shortage, calls on donors statewide
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The American Red Cross has announced an emergency blood shortage and is asking the community to consider donating. As the remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country continue to complicate efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply, those who remain in unaffected areas are urged to donate. […]
Walmart apple juice recall: Pa. among states where drinks with elevated arsenic levels sold
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug....
Pa. urges insurer flexibility for people affected by remnants of Debby
The Shapiro Administration is asking insurers to be flexible in helping people affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Debby, as a post-tropical depression, tore through the middle of the state, from the Maryland to the New York border, on Aug. 9. It created catastrophic flooding for some areas and high winds. A tornado was confirmed in Harrisburg.
DCED secretary discusses how state budget supports downtowns
Rick Siger, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) secretary, recently spoke about how Gov. Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-2025 budget supports downtown business districts, creates jobs, and boosts the economy. “The Governor’s bipartisan budget includes bold, meaningful investments — like $20 million for the new Main Street Matters program — to make Pennsylvania more competitive, […] The post DCED secretary discusses how state budget supports downtowns appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
District 19 News: A budget to be proud of and much more
Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg. The biggest and most important success is that my affirmative vote helped pass the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, which Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed into law. An essential part of the plan is a $1.3 billion investment in our public schools, which includes an $8.5 million increase in education funding for Pittsburgh Public Schools. These monies represent a 5% increase compared to the previous year’s budget allocation.
Pennsylvania will be well traveled in race for the White House
CHICAGO — Pennsylvania residents, get ready for nonstop advertising on TV and on the internet, a steady supply of candidates and their surrogates, mailboxes full of campaign literature, and no shortage of visitors ringing your doorbells. The most populous battleground state won’t lack for attention in the 71 days...
Local Program Works to Combat the Teacher Shortage Crisis in Chester County
Educators Rising is working throughout Chester County and the rest of Pennsylvania to alleviate the teacher shortage crisis. A new school year is about to start in Chester County, which has a growing teacher shortage crisis, but a new statewide program hopes to combat that, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia.
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