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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.
Accident closes I-81 southbound in Cumberland County
Southbound I-81 is shut down in eastern Cumberland County due to an incident near the Wertzville Road exit Sunday morning. The Cumberland County Department of Public Safety posted to social media that the southbound lanes would be closed due to “an accident” in Hampden Township near mile marker 61, which is at the Wertzville Road exit.
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.
As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate
As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is among the top gainers, writes Kyle Nguyen and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest data from the IRS and U.S. Census Bureau...
City of Harrisburg investigating reports of 'group of neo-Nazis carrying swastika flags'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg says the mayor and police commissioner are aware of a masked group carrying flags with swastikas on them downtown, and it's being investigated. In a Facebook post made Saturday afternoon, the city denounced the group, saying in part:. The City of...
Second half goal by Liam Spears propels Carlisle boys soccer past New Oxford
The Carlisle boys soccer team got a goal from Liam Spears in the 54th minute and made it stand up to record a 1-0 season-opening victory over New Oxford in a non-conference game Saturday. Spears’ winning goal was assisted by Nick Mentzer. Carlisle goalkeeper Bradyn Sober turned away four New...
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.
Federal appeals court upholds Maryland’s handgun licensing requirements
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Maryland’s handgun licensing requirements, rejecting an argument from gun-rights activists that the law violated the Second Amendment by making it too difficult for people to obtain guns.
WSOC: Lackawanna Drops Season-Opener To Hagerstown CC
SCRANTON, Pa. – Lackawanna College women's soccer fell in its season-opener, 11-0, to Hagerstown CC on Saturday afternoon at Schautz Stadium in Dunmore. The Falcons (0-1-0), playing with ten players, struggled to slow down the relentless attack from the Hawks (1-0-0), as Hagerstown possessed the ball and really put the Lackawanna defense to the test. True Benshoff had four goals and was joined in her hattrick by Alexis Linetty, who had three goals and one assist. Peyton Miller had a goal and three assists. Melanie Shumway (Rome, PA) had four shots on target for the Falcons, while keeper Lindsey Tasker (Clarks Summit, PA) had eleven saves, making some athletic plays in-between the pipes.
From killing perch to science outpost, Bake Oven Knob opens 64th season for counting hawks
Gray curtains of rain approached and finally engulfed a rocky outcropping where a paper bag, stuffed and shaped to look like an owl with a drawn-on face, swayed overhead on the end of a stick jammed into a crevice. It was Wednesday afternoon, about a week into the 64th Autumn...
Meet Penn State football’s entire 2024 staff: On-field coaches, analysts, recruiting coordinators, newcomers, and more
The Penn State football staff is set for 2024. Meet everyone, from the coaches to analysts, recruiting department members, and more. The post Meet Penn State football’s entire 2024 staff: On-field coaches, analysts, recruiting coordinators, newcomers, and more appeared first on On3.
Retail Watch: New winery location to open in Northampton County
Roll out the barrel, and you’ll get a barrel of fun. That’s the promise from a Lehigh Valley winery regarding its new Easton location coming this fall, according to its Facebook page. “It’ll be a place for people to come and gather and relax, and really reconnect and bring the community together,” co-owner Julie Rockhill said. Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard will open its second location, Stone Farm Cellar 46, at 46 Centre Square on Oct. 3.
Week 1 football scores: Palmyra's running back duo runs all over Lebanon
Playmakers make plays, and that's what happened Friday night in Palmyra. To kickoff Pa. high school football season, Palmyra’s running backs led the way to a 40-8 win over Lebanon. Senior Justin Kaplan put up three touchdowns, including two on special teams — while junior rusher Braxtin Risser added two scores and led the...
Eagles Jahan Dotson Goes From Shock To Excitement After Being Traded
The Eagles' new receiver got goosebumps in the final preseason game after seeing the fans' passion and is taking a crash course in learning the playbook in order to play in season opener.
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