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Lycoming College STEM offerings get a boost with new environmental science major
Building on the strength of the Clean Water Institute and an already robust biology program, Lycoming College will expand its offerings with the launch of a major in environmental science in time for fall 2024. The new major is expected to attract students interested in the rapidly growing green jobs sector, making Lycoming a more competitive choice among its peers.
More than $1.4 Million in grants awarded to grow Pa. special educator workforce
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Department awarded more than $1.4 million to 77 school entities to grow the Commonwealth’s next generation of special educators. The announcement from the Shapiro Administration says the funding will support Pennsylvania’s students "for decades to come.”. The awardees include Local Education Agencies (LEAs)...
Pennsylvania’s Historic Tax Credit Increased to $20 Million
On July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed its 2024-2025 budget. It was 11 days past the deadline, but offered some good news for historic preservationists and adaptive reuse developers. The new budget included tax code changes that raised the historic tax credit program to $20 million from its previous cap of $5 million.
New Pa. law expands happy hours and drink specials at bars
A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially attract more foot traffic, by increasing the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours up to four hours a day and up to 24 hours a week. The new law also allows businesses to advertise discounted meals with adult drinks. The revised law will take effect 60 days from the time the governor signed it, in mid-September, just in time for football season.
Penn State raises their tuition for the 2025-2026 semester
Penn State announced that they will raise their in-state tuition by 2% at their University Park campus for the 2025-2026 semester. The new tuition also includes a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students. On their Commonwealth Campuses, in-state resident undergraduate students will not see a raise in their tuition. However, non-resident undergraduate students […]
High schoolers ‘tinker’ at Penn College STEM camp
Thirty high school students discovered career possibilities connected to science, technology, engineering and math during the recent hands-on Tinker Camp at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Supported by grants from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the Gene Haas Foundation and EQT Corp., the three-day camp introduced students to engineering design, manufacturing, polymer...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 68: Bo Sechrist, Jersey Shore HS
Coaches comment: Bo has worked extremely hard in his preparation for a successful 2024 season. He has high expectations for himself and our Jersey Shore Team. He has played a lot of football dating back to his Freshman season. We look forward to seeing Bo attain a larger role on offense and defensively he is great at tracking the football and making tackles.
2 Pa. school district employees accused of sending explicit photos to boy, 14
MILL HALL — Two Central Mountain School District support personnel have been accused of sending sexually explicit photographs and videos of themselves to a 14-year-old middle school boy. Dana Ann Kitchen, 36, of Lock Haven, and Brittany Kay Koch, 29, of Beech Creek, were arraigned Friday and have since...
LVHN opens new child care option for employees, public may be next
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new child care option now is available to those who work at Lehigh Valley Health Network. LVHN and River Crossing YMCA, formerly Greater Valley YMCA, on Monday cut the ribbon on the new LVHN Childcare Center in Bethlehem. The facility recently was built at the...
Longtime Lehigh Valley baker to set up shop with unique, sweet and savory scones
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. – As a popular bakery prepares to close its storefront in Lehigh County, a new business – offering made-from-scratch scones, bagels, soft pretzels and other treats – is readying to open in its place. Sunny Moon Sconery, a small-batch sourdough baker specializing in artisan...
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