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Chancellor who oversaw Pa. state university restructuring to resign in October
The chancellor of Pennsylvania’s state-owned university system said he will resign in October after overseeing a partial restructuring of the 10-school system as it faced enrollment declines. In an open letter to students and faculty, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein said he is resigning to pursue a “compelling opportunity … […] The post Chancellor who oversaw Pa. state university restructuring to resign in October appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Here’s How Delaware County Purchasing Power Compares to Rest of Pennsylvania for 2024
Delaware County's purchasing power still looks good in 2024 compared to the rest of Pennsylvania. Compared to everyone else in Pennsylvania, the purchasing power of Delaware County residents is in the top 10, but neighbors in Chester, Bucks, and Montgomery County are able to buy a bit more with their dollars, according to SmartAsset’s 2024 Cost of Living calculator.
Pa. has the roughest time with these SAT words, study finds
Remember the SATs, and the hours that went into studying for (or agonizing over) the different sections of the exam, all while thinking your entire life hinged on this one test?. Remember the vocabulary you’d have to study, along with all that other stuff? Well, if you’re a Pennsylvania resident,...
NPR's Corrigan: A book critic talks book banning at Wilkes University
Maureen Corrigan understands when you read and review books for a living, people will have their opinions. "I have maybe 40 chances to review a book (in a year). We can't read everything. I think we're afraid of any judgment these days," Corrigan said. Corrigan is NPR's longtime book critic...
‘Agnes’ documentary to be screened at River Common on Sept. 12
WILKES-BARRE — “Agnes,” a critically-acclaimed documentary film that chronicles the Agnes Flood of 1972 and its impact on the Wyoming Valley, will be screened on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Millennium Circle at River Common in Wilkes-Barre. The screening was originally scheduled for June 21, but was...
Why Biz Groups Say Tax Credits Aren’t Enough to Solve Pa.’s Child Care Crisis
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — For many families, child care in Pennsylvania is unaffordable and hard to access. It’s also rough on workers in the industry who receive low pay and don’t often remain in jobs. The situation has gotten so bad that business groups from across Pennsylvania recently implored lawmakers to intervene, arguing that “virtually all economic sectors” are affected by the shortage. Working parents can’t find child care so employers...
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
LITTLE LEAGUE: Ashland 8-10’s drop state opener
DALLAS, Luzerne County – For the second time this decade, an Ashland Little League team has a shot at the state title. In 2021, it was the 9-11 squad, winning their first section title in program history and playing in the state tournament in Pittston Township. This year, about...
Giving back in honor of a loved one
SCRANTON, Pa. — The family of Jim Barrett gathered along Olive Street in Scranton on Sunday to give away food, school supplies, sleeping bags, and toiletries to those in need. Jim Barrett died last year, and his family says he was all about helping others. "He was all about...
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro says he has not been vetted for VP
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — As we inch closer to Election Day, more and more voters are wondering who likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris will choose as her running mate.There's speculation Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being considered.On Tuesday at Shippensburg University, all eyes were on Shapiro as he confirmed he has not been part of any vetting process for the possible vice presidential position."I was not asked and have not submitted any paperwork," Shapiro said.After speaking to a crowd of educators and students outside of Stewart Hall, Shapiro was immediately asked several questions about possibly running alongside...
ChristianaCare Raises Minimum Wage to $16.50 an Hour
ChristianaCare increased its minimum wage to $16.50 an hour effective July 21, 2024. The new $16.50 per hour minimum wage exceeds federal, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania minimum wage rates. Interested in a career at ChristianaCare? Click here. “At ChristianaCare, we are committed to creating health so that people can flourish, and that begins […] The post ChristianaCare Raises ... Read More
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