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Mccandless Daycare Director from McKees Rocks Charged with Child Endangerment
The community of McCandless has been shaken by disturbing allegations against the director of a local daycare. Melissa Populo, the director at Gloworms Academy, is facing serious charges over the mistreatment of five toddlers in her care. The 38-year-old McKees Rocks woman was charged with five counts of endangering the welfare of children. The accusations came to light after an employee reported observing Populo hit a young child on video for not eating, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
WPIAL Forward Earns Fifth Division One Offer
On Monday, another WPIAL prospect earned a division one offer. Montour forward Ama Tening Sow earned an offer from UT Martin, he announced on Twitter. The 6-foot-9 center plays for All-Ohio on the Nike circuit during the summer and Montour High School during the school season. The Senegal native originally moved to the U.S. to play for First Love, a former prep school in Washington, PA. After the program left the area, he then transferred to Montour to play WPIAL ball.
Majority of faculty, staff let go weeks before PTC’s announced closure
When Pittsburgh Technical College announced in late June that it was regrettably closing its doors forever, the Board of Trustees and now former President/CEO said the college would officially close Aug. 9.
North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools Announce Exciting Reorganization
North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools Announce Exciting Reorganization. Pittsburgh, PA"The North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools (NHRCES), part of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, is undergoing an exciting reorganization, expanding its network from five to eight schools. This change aims to enhance the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of Catholic education in the region.
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 2
UPDATE, 9:05 AM: Robert Morris offered another player from Camden High School on Monday. The staff extended an offer to Ledarius Jones, a 6-foot-3 combo guard in the class of 2025. UPDATE, 9 AM: Robert Morris offered class-of-2025 combo guard Emmanuel Joe-Samuel on Monday night. The Camden High School (NJ)...
College student political leaders react to Biden-Trump debate
Thousands of young college students, many preparing to vote in their first presidential election, tuned into CNN’s presidential debate last week. For 90 minutes, they watched former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden debate the most pressing issues of the economy, abortion access, immigration and their respective golf handicaps.
ARCHIVES: Physics is fun as Kennywood becomes classroom in 1988
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Call it real-world experience. In 1988, these Westinghouse High School students got to take a trip to Kennywood that — while it might have been more lesson than leisure — still gave them plenty of opportunity to catch some thrills. As the late...
PIAA asking Commonwealth Court for emergency stay to force Aliquippa football to Class 5A
Jul. 3—With football season only weeks away, the PIAA has asked the Commonwealth Court for an expedited hearing that could force Aliquippa into a higher classification. The PIAA wants to promote the Quips from Class 4A to 5A under its competitive-balance rule, but that move was blocked in May by a Common Pleas judge who granted the school district a preliminary injunction. The PIAA has asked ...
Technology College Program in Pittsburgh sees enrollment increase.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Pittsburgh, PA has witnessed a rise in enrollment and engagement. The program's latest cohort included 124 high school juniors and seniors from 21 public and private schools across Pennsylvania. Source: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Source Type: Business.
AHN Young Scholars introduces local high schoolers to careers in medicine
A pilot program at Allegheny Health Network called AHN Young Scholars aims to get more young people, particularly minorities, to become doctors. The students are meeting three days a week for six weeks this summer. In just their second week, the students have already worked on special mannequins for medical students, learning CPR, intubating a person and helping struggling newborn babies.
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of July 2, 2024
Dana Kromah, 16, was named a Pittsburgh Riverhounds Change Maker last month. The initiative recognizes people under age 18 who hae made a difference in their community. Kromah has logged countless hours volunteering his time at the Sewickley Community Center and as a member of the Quaker Valley Black Student Union. A varsity basketball player at Quaker Valley High School, he also serves as a coach for younger players with Quaker Valley Youth Basketball’s winter and summer programs, and in that role has gone above and beyond as a mentor to the next generation, both on and off the court. Kromah was recognized on the field at the Riverhounds game on June 19.
Hampton recognized as a Common Sense District
Common Sense, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Hampton Township as a Common Sense District. The recognition acknowledges the school district’s commitment to creating a culture in which the entire community is invested in helping kids...
Duquesne renames law library for Ken Gormley at major donor's request
The law library at Duquesne University is being renamed for the university president and former dean of its law school, Ken Gormley. Campus officials on Monday said the name change was requested by renowned trial attorney and Duquesne law school alumnus Thomas R. Kline, who in September 2022 made a $50 million gift to what is now Duquesne’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law.
Fox Chapel Area Rotary honors Shady Side Academy grads at annual luncheon
The Fox Chapel Area Rotary honored 10 Shady Side Academy seniors for outstanding leadership and academics. “These are outstanding students who represent the very best the academy has to offer,” said Bob Trimble, club president. “They not only have earned top grades taking difficult subjects but also found time to help their classmates be the best they can be.”
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