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Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban
More school districts nationwide are banning cell phones – even some states are passing rules restricting smartphone use in classes. This summer, Pennsylvania passed a bill to pilot cell phone bans in schools and New Jersey and Delaware are also experimenting with more restrictive rules. But do cell-free classrooms improve learning, attention and mental health? Are there downsides to confiscating student devices?
Pennsylvania protects 247 acres of 3 farms in Berks County from future development
The Shapiro Administration has announced that Pennsylvania is investing more than $9.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,654 acres on 30 farms in 14 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. These conservation easement purchases ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have the quality land they need to continue supporting families, communities, and jobs in the future.
DraftKings ripped after backtracking on surcharge
One of the bigger stories around the sports gambling world was the proposed gaming tax surcharge by DraftKings which was set to affect numerous states. But hours after one of their biggest competitors, FanDuel, decided not to implement the same surcharge, DraftKings also issued a statement saying they would be nixing their plans. Earlier this Read more... The post DraftKings backtracks after FanDuel doesn’t implement gaming tax surcharge appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Pa. Supreme Court sets Oct. 8 argument on claim that life without parole for felony murder is cruel
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 8 in an appeal that could bring hope for freedom to more than 1,000 people serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for murders they didn’t commit. The court in February agreed to consider the case of Derek Lee, who is serving life in […]
‘Pa. still requires annual safety inspections,’ PennDOT responds to legislation
PENNSYVLANIA (WTAJ) — After conversations of Pennsylvania introducing legislation that could end yearly inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has made a statement. The bill mentioned was introduced by Senator Marty Flynn (Lackawanna and Luzerne) in Aug. 2023. The legislation calls for the modernization of vehicle inspections in Pennsylvania by removing the yearly inspection […]
Art Martynuska appointed as Johnstown city manager through 2025 & more at city council
Cambria County, PA — Art Martynuska is officially the city manager of Johnstown, and councilmembers say the unopposed motions they approved are all part of a puzzle shaping the region's future. The agreement made at Johnstown's city council meeting on Wednesday, gives Martynuska a 6-figure-salary, until the last day...
Pennsylvania State Police put out missing child alert for Myerstown boy
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WATCH: HSN Talks with Hopewell Quarterbacks Kingston Krotec and James Armstrong
Hopewell Township- One of if not the biggest strength of the 2024 Hopewell Vikings football team is at quarterback. Coach Matt Mottes and offensive coordinator Zach Rosa have the rare luxury of having two quarterbacks that are talented and can get the job done. Junior Kingston Krotec has been the...
Exciting Night as Blue/Gold Game Ends in 30-30 Tie
Hopewell Township– Football was back as the Hopewell high school team hosted a Blue/Gold scrimmage tonight at Tony Dorsett Stadium. It ended up being a competitive and fun event to watch as both offenses looked great and the game ended in a 30-30. The two sides received tremendous play...
Sportsbeat Preview: Mount Union Trojans
NEW ENTERPRISE (WTAJ) — A playoff win last fall during Mount Union’s 9-3 season was cause for celebration as it was the Trojans’ first playoff win since 2014. The question this summer is can the team find repeated success? The loss of quarterback Bryce Danish, who threw for 957 yards, and ran for 1,193 yards […]
Conflicting stories coming from officials about state of Northern Cambria Borough PD
The mayor of Northern Cambria Borough says two officers, including the chief, are resigned, but multiple sources in the borough said that is not the case. Lisa Tomallo Mays is the mayor in Northern Cambria. In an email to 6News she said she received a resignation letter from police chief Derek Stitt and a text from officer Tonya Marshall stating her last day.
UPMC executives gave themselves raises and flew in a private jet while slashing jobs and raising fees
UPMC is a Pittsburgh juggernaut. Its expanded Mercy Hospital and corporate headquarters loom physically above the city when you enter from Parkway West. Some 4.5 million people, including many in Greater Pittsburgh, access healthcare through UPMC insurance, and the system employed around 100,000 people in 2023. As the nonprofit has...
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