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Due Diligence: Philly-born NEA president says education at stake in election
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In addition to the thousands of delegates representing their respective states, there are hundreds of delegates who represent organizations, such as the National Education Association (NEA). Around 200 teachers — NEA members — are serving as “education” delegates, making the NEA presence larger than any state delegation except for California, Florida and Texas.
Pennsylvania lawmaker stirs up social media firestorm over comments of Tim Walz’s son
(WHTM) — Most thought it was a touching moment at the DNC when Tim Walz’s son Gus professed his love for his dad, but not one Pennsylvania lawmaker. However, the sweetness turned sour on social media where some criticized the boy, and when Lebanon State Rep. Russ Diamond suggested that the boy’s dad should have […]
Lehigh Valley Brew at the Zoo returns for 9th year
NORTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Lehigh Valley Zoo has a lot of events brewing, with one set to center on beer. The zoo, at 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, will hold its ninth annual Brew at the Zoo event from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 14. Visitors will be able to...
One man charged after Carbon County stabbing
WEISSPORT BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One man is in custody after a stabbing Thursday night in Carbon County. According to a press release by Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were dispatched to the area of Bridge Street just before 10:00 p.m. for a report of a stab victim. When on-scene, troopers found a 40-year-old male with […]
New PA law will help residents access unclaimed property
Is the state withholding money or property that may be yours?. A recently approved law in Pennsylvania will make it easier for thousands to receive what's rightfully theirs. Behind the vault doors at the state treasury office in Harrisburg is a massive amount of unclaimed property. “We have 4.5 billion...
Team USA selects its flag bearers for Paralympic Games in Paris
Two former gold medalists will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony next week.Steve Serio, who helped the U.S.'s wheelchair basketball team to gold medals in the last two Paralympic Games, and Nicky Nieves, who helped Team USA win its first gold in sitting volleyball in 2016, were selected. The American Olympic and Paralympic Committee made the announcement Friday."I'm overwhelmed and honored," Serio said. "I never thought this would be something that I'd get to experience in my career. I want to say thank you to all the Team USA athletes."A five-time world champion, Serio is co-captain of the 2024 basketball team team along with Trevon Jenifer."Being the flagbearer for Team USA means that all of my hard work was not in vain," Nieves said. "I get to represent the country that made me who I am, with the best-of-the-best U.S. athletes by my side."The opening ceremony for the Paris Paralympics will be held across Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elyssés on Wednesday.The flagbearers were chosen by votes from fellow American Paralympic athletes. The American contingent is made up of 225 athletes and guides.
Northwestern Lehigh pays tribute to football player who died last month
HEIDELBERG TWP., Pa. - The high school football season is officially underway, but at one stadium in the Lehigh Valley, football took a bit of a back seat on Friday night. At Northwestern Lehigh High School, it was time for kick off. "These boys, you know, they're with each other......
Check when your Bucks County district returns for 2024-25. Some return before Labor Day
Summer is not officially over, but for some schools classes are in session before Labor Day in Bucks County. Here are the schools in Bucks that head back before Sept. 1 for the 2024-25 school year. All schools, however, have off for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 2. Check...
Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws, also known as the Doan gang, was discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated. A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws–British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio.
These Bucks County High Schools Were Named Best in the Philadelphia Area
Several public high schools in the Bucks County area have been listed as the best in the Philadelphia region this year. Staff writers at Niche documented which local schools made the list. 274 schools in the region were listed based on the academic prowess, culture, and other factors unique to...
LCCC Early College Student from Parkland Named Leader of Promise
Lehigh Carbon Community College Early College student Healley Saltz has been selected as a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship to complete her associate degree. Healley is a psychology major at LCCC and is expected to graduate in May 2025. She hopes to then...
Bench Warrants Issued for Mahanoy City Man
Schuylkill County Detectives have issued warrants for a Mahanoy City man. Keith Daniel Benjamin, age 40, who was last known to reside in Mahanoy City, is wanted on two active bench warrants. Benjamin is described as a White, Non-Hispanic male, 6 feet in height and weighs approximately 160 lbs. Benjamin...
DNA Links Upper Gwynedd Man to Theft of Trailer Full of Merch from Hilltown Walmart, Police Say
An Upper Gwynedd man is in custody at the Bucks County Correctional Facility after DNA testing allegedly linked him to the theft of a trailer filled with merchandise from the Hilltown Walmart. Timothy Morvin, 38, has been charged with two felony counts of theft by unlawful taking and one felony...
This Bucks County Inn is One of the Oldest in the Entire Country. Read to Learn More
The inn was opened almost 100 years before the official founding of the country. One of the oldest bars in the entire country is located in Bucks County, and it has been a popular destination for centuries. Jordan Litchfield wrote about the establishment for Newsbreak. The King George II Inn,...
Crash in Montgomery County leaves 3 dead, 2 others injured
A car crash involving multiple vehicles left three people dead in Montgomery County Friday night.It happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the area of County Line Road and Park Avenue in Hatboro, Pennsylvania.Officers were called to the scene for reports of a crash with people trapped inside the cars.At the scene, police found three vehicles, one of which was flipped onto its roof.An investigation revealed that a Chevy Camaro, driven by a 31-year-old man, was traveling west on County Line Road when it crossed into the eastbound lanes.That's when the Camaro reportedly struck a Nissan SUV, which was driven by...
Reading Public Library awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries has announced that 14 libraries across Pennsylvania have been awarded Professional Development Mini-Grants to enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends. In Berks County, the Reading Public Library received a $5,000 mini-grant.
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