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Penn Hills School District announces changes to student busing in an effort to save on transportation costs
PENN HILLS (KDKA) - The Penn Hills School District, in an effort to save on transportation costs, has said they are planning to reconfigure student busing. The plan, according to the district is to reconfigure many of its bus routes. They said they would save nearly $411,000 in transportation costs by changing the routes. "The district analyzed a variety of scenarios during its study and determined that our financial plan maximized both safety and savings," said Penn Hills School District Chief Financial Officer, John Zahorchak. Penn Hills conducted an internal study over several months and came to the conclusion that money could be...
Penn-Trafford wins WCCA 7-on-7 football tournament
The championship plaque and the balance of power at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 football passing tournament are back in the hands of Penn-Trafford. The Warriors, a perennial contender in the event, reached the final for the 10th time in 13 years and claimed their sixth...
New Kensington's Kings & Queens of the Court gathers healthy number of young players at outdoor hoops
Last summer, Ian Benson marveled as he looked out on the then-brand new outdoor basketball courts along Barnes Street in New Kensington. It was the first time in the five years of the Kings & Queens of the Court summer youth basketball program that it was held there as more than 30 boys and girls took part in the weekly instruction and game sessions.
Plum seniors donate to Make-A-Wish to paint parking spaces
Some of Plum’s incoming seniors are reserving their parking spaces in colorful and creative ways. After paying $75 to park for the 2024-25 school year, 60 seniors paid $30 more to paint their spots, with the proceeds benefitting Make-A-Wish, said Rick Berrott, a television production teacher and co-sponsor of the National Honor Society.
Penn Libraries United reaches agreement with Penn, sets date for unionization election
Following an effort to unionize that began in June, Penn Libraries staff have successfully negotiated an agreement with the University and are set to hold their unionization election in August. The elections, which will take place on Aug. 7 and 8 in Van Pelt Library, come after the University did...
Apollo-Ridge girls basketball making strides as it transitions to new coach Raevaan Mottley
Even before Raevaan Mottley arrived at Apollo-Ridge as the new varsity girls basketball head coach in late May, his players were taking part in open gyms. A pair of games in the St. Joseph spring/summer league also were scheduled. “Apollo-Ridge, they were doing things right,” said Mottley, a Greensburg Salem...
Penn vice president for University Communications steps down, predecessor returns in interim
Penn Vice President for University Communications Anna Cowenhoven will resign from her position effective Aug. 1, and her predecessor, Stephen MacCarthy, will return to the University in the interim. Cowenhoven, appointed by former Penn President Liz Magill, resigned less than a year into her tenure, which began last August. MacCarthy...
Waitlist admit rate drops 72% while Penn updates admissions considerations, new data reveals
Penn admitted 72% fewer students off the waitlist for the Class of 2027 than the previous year’s admissions cycle and has updated its most heavily considered criteria in assessing applications, an analysis conducted by The Daily Pennsylvanian of Penn’s most recent Common Data Sets found. Alongside the notable...
Murrysville, Latrobe set to battle for District 31 American Legion baseball title
Latrobe pitcher Jack Stynchula makes a play on a bunt during the District 31 American Legion semifinals against Hempfield East last year. Paul Schofield | TribLive. With the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament beginning Saturday, how do Murrysville coach Bob Bozzuto and Latrobe coach Jason Bush handle Wednesday’s District 31 championship game, set for 5:30 p.m. at Greater Latrobe High School?
Gateway 'monster' project brings preschool creatures to life
Imagine as a child having your own creature – with names such as Red-Ranger, Cone-Jumper or Joker – come to life. After reading the interactive story “Go Away Big Green Monster” last year, Tracy Ricciardi’s preschool class at Gateway High School drew pictures and created their own monsters using templates. The Caldecott Award-winning children’s book by author-illustrator Ed Emberley is aimed at helping children tackle fears and emotions through play and creativity.
Latrobe wins District 31 American Legion baseball championship
Playing fundamental baseball proved to be the right recipe for the Latrobe American Legion team in the District 31 championship game Wednesday. Despite two delays, an hour and 45 minutes because of rain and 25 minutes because the lights went out, Latrobe rolled to a 7-0 victory. The Jethawks will...
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