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PASSHE launches FAFSA outreach summer initiative
(WENY) -- Four universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education have launched a regional summer initiative to help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The PASSHE Foundation was awarded over 350-thousand-dollars from the Educational Credit Management Corporation. Universities in Millersville, Shippensburg, and Slippery Rock will...
'teenTALK' report measures impact of gun violence on Pa. teens
Harrisburg, Pa. — Teens highlighted frustration with having to adapt to gun violence as a too-common occurrence in their lives in recent meetings with the Pa. Attorney General's office. This and other revelations were noted in a teenTALK’ report on the impacts of gun violence on teenagers, following Attorney General Michelle Henry's recent discussions with students at several districts across the Commonwealth. Henry visited four school districts during the 2023-24...
Highlighting the SCRC’s Summer Learning Camp
For over a decade, the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition (SCRC) has run the Summer Learning Program, providing meals and educational activities to children who typically receive free or reduced lunch during the school year. Shippensburg University’s Social Work and Gerontology department is proud to serve the SCRC. Liz Fisher,...
Pa. State police announce informational cards for autistic people
Pennsylvania State Police have begun distributing informational cards to assist autistic people when interacting with law enforcement. The cards, which include a person’s name, contact information and emergency contacts, state that the cardholder has autism and urge officers to be patient and direct in their interactions. Gov. Josh Shapiro...
Things to do this weekend: Fireworks, Riverfest, Mac and Cheese Festival and more
(WHTM) – The weekend before the 4th of July is here and although some might have plans with friends and family, there is plenty to do in the Midstate for those looking for Summer fun. Here are some events happening in Central Pennsylvania on June 29 and 30:. Harrisburg...
Cancer survivor wins $5M Pennsylvania lottery jackpot for birthday
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A cancer survivor from Lancaster County won $5 million playing the PA Lottery for her birthday. Officials from the lottery presented a commemorative check to 7-year-old Donna Osborne, who said she had just finished radiation treatment for breast cancer and bought the ticket ahead of her birthday. Lottery officials said she […]
State Senate Education Committee advances bill bolstering career, technical education funding
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee unanimously advanced legislation Tuesday that would provide more predictability in yearly funding for career and technical education programs. Senate Bill 366, introduced by state Sen. Lindsey Williams (D-38), would require that the data used to calculate Career and Technical Education (CTE) funding be fixed on June 1 of each year. […] The post State Senate Education Committee advances bill bolstering career, technical education funding appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Sweethearts & Heroes superstars return to Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
Williamsport, Pa. — Tom Murphy, co-founder and director at Sweethearts and Heroes and Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Rick Yarosh are making a much-anticipated return to Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) 2024 on the Lycoming and Penn College campuses. Considered a duo of superheroes (sans capes), the pair has been incredibly popular with students in their nine years of participating in PFEW. Murphy and Yarosh will offer participants a presentation about HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist) and how students can change the world. ...
Pennsylvania gaming regulator fines casino for taking bets by phone
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued a $100,000 fine to Stadium Casino. US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved a $100,000 consent agreement presented by the board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) against Stadium Casino, operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, for taking sports wagers by phone. Live! Casino Sportsbook accepted 15 wagers totalling $287,421 over an eight-day period from a patron who was not present in the casino.
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