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Cornel West can’t be on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot, court decides
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, in a 15-page opinion, sided with the Secretary of State’s office under Democratic Gov. Josh...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 22, 2024
Aug. 22—High schools Football Friday's schedule Nonconference Albert Gallatin at Greensburg Salem, 7 p.m. Allderdice at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Apollo-Ridge at Leechburg, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Highlands, 7 p.m. Avella at Mapletown, 7 p.m. Avonworth at Burrell, 7:30 p.m. Beaver Falls at Blackhawk, 7 p.m. Bentworth vs. Brownsville at Charleroi, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Seneca Valley, 7 p.m. Brentwood at ...
Pa. Senate to introduce bill that would require cursive writing in schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has plans to introduce legislation that would affect handwriting being taught in schools. The legislation, written by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria), would require Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting. Currently, at least 18 states mandate the teaching of cursive, including but not limited to states such as Alabama, […]
Among the delegates at the DNC: A nonbinary drag queen from rural red Pennsylvania
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been many things— a pageant of political theater, a platform for policy proclamations, and, perhaps most importantly, a showcase of the diverse fabric that makes up the modern Democratic Party. Amid the clamor of speeches and the whirl of television cameras, one...
Morris Township Police Department is Hiring
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Morris Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The deadline to submit an application is Monday September 23, 2024 at 3pm. Requirements:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Possess a minimum of 60 credits from an accredited college or univeristy- in lieu of college credit requirement, an applicant shall have completed 4 years of active military service with an honorable discharge and be a high school graduate or equivalent. Interested applicants should mail, email or drop off a resume to: Email koshea@mtpd1422.comDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Mail or Drop Off Morris Township Police Department 49 Woodland Avenue Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Attn: Chief Robert Shearer For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pat McAfee Issues Major Warning to College Football Powerhouse Over Week 1 Showdown
ESPN's Pat McAfee didn't mix words when breaking down the Big Ten and issuing a stern warning to a specific college football powerhouse ahead of their week 1 matchup in Morgantown, West Virginia. McAfee is a prime supporter of his alma mater, West Virginia, and whenever he has the opportunity to ...
Spikes shove with 17 K's in 6-1 win over Crosscutters
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The State College Spikes pitching staff posted 17 strikeouts, led by starter Chris Shull’s nine whiffs, and limited the Williamsport Crosscutters to just four hits in a 6-1 win on Friday night at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. With the win, the Spikes...
IST alumni accept postdoctoral appointments at Harvard and Yale medical schools
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two graduate students from the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) have joined Ivy League medical schools as postdoctoral researchers. Sanjana Mendu and Sahiti Kunchay each completed IST’s doctoral program in informatics with a focus on digital health that combines human-computer interaction and data-driven health interventions.
Penn State community reminded of student religious observance absence policies
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State recognizes that the right of students to participate in religious observance is a fundamental element of diversity, inclusion and belonging. As part of this commitment, the University community is reminded of Penn State's policies regarding students' requests for absence from class for the purpose of observing a religious holiday.
Students gain global business perspectives during embedded course trip to Greece
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — This past May, Penn State students embarked on a weeklong trip to Greece as a part of a labor and human resources embedded program, Comparative Labor and Human Resources: The Greek Experience, through the College of the Liberal Arts. Fourteen students in LHR 499 explored...
Education gift helps remove barriers for those interested in summer program
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Part of the Penn State College of Education’s stated mission is to make education equally accessible for everyone. A recent gift to the college is doing its part to help make that a reality. Nancy Arnold, a Penn State graduate and current member of...
Top Hat visiting Penn State to help faculty increase engagement in courses
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.— On Sept. 11 and 12, Penn State IT, Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), the College of Engineering, and the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) are partnering with Top Hat to offer a series of workshops designed to help faculty increase engagement in their courses. Available to use free of charge for all Penn State faculty and students, the Top Hat platform offers a variety of tools educators can use to deliver interactive, personalized learning.
Hockey event to benefit local man battling brain cancer
In one man's battle against brain cancer, his loved ones are fighting for him on the ice. The Skate for Nate benefit event is on Saturday at Galactic Ice in Altoona and runs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with free admission. The event features an auction, a raffle, baked...
Spikes nearly come back, fall to Thunder, 7-4, on Thursday
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – The State College Spikes nearly made a comeback from a big early deficit for the second straight night, but the Trenton Thunder ultimately took a 7-4 win in the rubber match of a three-game series at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Thursday night. By...
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