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Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
Upcycling Innovations Challenge: Bringing da Vinci to Life
Leonardo da Vinci was a visionary artist and inventor who left a lasting, positive impact on the fields of art, science and engineering. WITF is celebrating that impact with an Upcycling Innovations Challenge for students in grades 6 – 12. The Upcycling Innovations Challenge encourages students to use critical...
Harrisburg University has not raised tuition in 11 years and is committed to keeping college costs affordable | Opinion
Families all over the country are feeling the pinch of rising college costs. With operating budgets locked in for the 2024–25 academic year, the vast majority of universities are countering inflation and higher operating costs by passing the expense to the learner. If you purchase a product or register...
Nearly $1 million awarded to early childhood education centers in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Grants awarded through the Every Child Has Opportunities (ECHO) Initiative are expected to help educate hundreds more York County children and hire more early childhood educators, the York County Economic Alliance and Community Connections for Children announced today. The Initiative was launched in early 2024...
In split vote, Upper Adams enters contract with Independence Law Center
The Upper Adams School Board on Tuesday voted 6-3 to sign a contract with a controversial law firm after members of the community once again pleaded with the board to reject it. Parents, educators, alumni, students and former board members over the past few months attended board meetings and spoke...
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