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'It fosters a wonderful sense of community': 3 works of art being added to New Hope-Solebury School District campus
NEW HOPE, Pa. - A school district in Bucks County is partnering with a nonprofit in an effort to enrich its campus with three contemporary works of art. The New Hope-Solebury School District says it has partnered with nonprofit organization New Hope Arts. The installations represent various artistic styles and...
State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents
Tuition for in-state students at Pennsylvania’s 10 state universities will remain unchanged for the coming academic year following a vote Wednesday by the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. The vote to keep tuition frozen for the seventh consecutive year follows the passage of the state budget last week with a 6% […] The post State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Senator Ward announces Frankstown Twp. Sewer Project
HARRISBURG (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward (R-30) announces a $5.8 million fund toward a sewer main project in Frankstown Twp. The project will replace nearly 25,000 feet of sewer systems with new pipes and manhole covers. The state will provide the funds through a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority […]
Expect delays on I-95 and PA Turnpike near Levittown/Bristol exit
Traffic will be tied up this week and into August in the area of I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike near the Levittown/Bristol exit, the state advised Wednesday. There will be a change in traffic patterns due to ongoing bridge rehabilitation project, the turnpike commission said. Construction will affect all drivers,...
Changes for hunting with mentored youth, why trees are falling into streams across Pa.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s board of commissioners made a good decision on Friday when it changed the rules for its mentored youth program. The board approved having mentors to be able to hunt with more than just one youth. The change will be helpful to those who have multiple...
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant for Pennsylvanians with disabilities builds on Governor Shapiro’s commitment to investing in programs that provide skill-building opportunities to build a strong manufacturing workforce. Governor Shapiro believes that every Pennsylvanian deserves the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed. Harrisburg, PA...
Neshaminy senior receives fine arts scholarship
Neshaminy Valley Music Theatre awarded a scholarship grant of $2,500 to Neshaminy High School senior Cameron Krauss of Langhorne, who is planning to study musical theater in college this fall. Neshaminy Valley Music Theatre (NVMT) is a nonprofit scholarship organization that has offered competitive grants since its founding in 1956...
Doylestown’s Summer Concert Series Moves Wednesday Night’s Show to Friday, July 19
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Township has rescheduled its July 17 concert at Central Park for Friday, July 19, due to weather concerns. The show by Studio Two-The Beatles Tribute will be moved to Friday night at 7:00 p.m. at the C&N Amphitheater in Central Park as part of the township’s Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Officials postponed the concert because of forecasts calling for “strong” thunderstorms to begin on Wednesday afternoon. It was the third concert the township rescheduled in this year’s series. Studio Two-The Beatles Tribute focuses on music the band played live when it was playing in clubs and on tour. The Beatles stopped touring and became a studio-only band in 1966. The tribute band’s Facebook page said it considers the music from those years “the most exciting and fun time in the Beatles career.” More information about the show and the concert series can be found on the township’s Department of Parks & Recreation website. Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Suburban Community Hospital nurses blast cuts to staff, services
EAST NORRITON – Suburban Community Hospital nurses braved sweltering temperatures on Wednesday to express their outrage with their out-of-state hospital owner. It’s not the first time nurses have spoken out against Prime Healthcare, of Ontario, Calif. Representatives from the Suburban General Nurses Association, affiliates of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals, have blasted the California-based company for its practices surrounding staffing and the cutting of services since acquiring the East Norriton Township medical facility in 2016.
Second session planned to discuss Norristown trailhead improvements
NORRISTOWN — Another public meeting focusing on two trailheads along the Schuylkill River is scheduled for this weekend in Norristown, according to Montgomery County officials. Hosted by the Montgomery County Planning Commission, the session will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 20 at the intersection...
Trenton Young Professionals Network to Host Roundtable for Startups & Entrepreneurs
TRENTON, NJ – A roundtable geared towards start-ups and early stage entrepreneurs, educating business owners on government programs and opportunities which may help them to jump start their businesses set to be hosted by the Trenton Young Professionals Network will see the support of the Mercer County Department of Economic Development and the Mercer County Office of Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs The free event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18th and be held at Much Better Studios in downtown Trenton.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “When I was elected, we committed Mercer County...
Philadelphia's population is graying quickly
Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosThe Philadelphia area's 65-and-up population increased significantly from 2020 to 2023 while the region saw declines in nearly all other age groups.Why it matters: Cities with growing senior populations must be mindful of older residents' specific needs, like affordable housing and transportation.The big picture: The spike in seniors here matched the trend in other big U.S. cities, reflecting a broader national phenomenon.America's overall 65-plus population rose 9.4% between 2020 and 2023, to about 59.2 million people, per the U.S. Census Bureau.By the numbers: The region's senior population increased by 95,000 residents, up 9.3%. The...
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