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State police offer tips on how to avoid recent phone scam
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Pennsylvania State Police in Columbia, Carbon, Luzerne, and Monroe counties are warning the public about a recent scam. Troopers say scammers will contact potential victims by phone and claim that a loved one is in trouble and currently in jail or threaten the possibility of jail, even citing specific names.
Democrats get a third-party hopeful knocked off Pennsylvania ballot, as Cornel West tries to get on
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Democrats have won legal challenges keeping the left-wing Party for Socialism and Liberation off the battleground state’s presidential ballot, at least for now, while a lawyer with deep Republican Party ties is working to help independent candidate Cornel West get on it. The...
Educators Rising works to reverse teacher shortage in Pennsylvania
PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. (CBS) — School is about to start for millions of students in the Keystone State, which has a growing teacher shortage crisis, but a new statewide program is working to build a pipeline into the education system."So, in the future, I hope to be a college professor," said 16-year-old Christine Analraj.The senior at Phoenixville Area High School is already teaching STEM lessons to younger students. She said she is also preparing for a professional career in a class called Educators Rising."So through Ed Rising, I've been able to kind of expand my network — both through meeting other educators...
Catasauqua football preview 2024: Plenty to learn for players, coaches
The educational process is in full swing for the Catasauqua High School football team. And new head coach Joe Henrich isn’t just a teacher. He’s a student, too. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Monroe County barber gives free back to school cuts
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The capes are on, and the barber chairs are filled inside DKutz Evolution on North 9th Street in Stroudsburg. Owner Daniel Ortiz knows how a fresh haircut can boost confidence. "It can change the way they talk, the way they walk, and the way they act,"...
Emotions boil over in MontCo court as Norristown man admits to role in child's fatal overdose
NORRISTOWN — Emotions boiled over in a Montgomery County courtroom when the father of a little boy who suffered a fatal drug overdose confronted the Norristown man who admitted his drug activity played a role in the child’s death. “Look at me, you know what you did,” the...
Bensalem Amazon Fresh is opening today. Here are the details including giveaways
The wait is over. Amazon Fresh opened Thursday morning in Bensalem to a long line of curious shoppers. After two years of starts, stops, and persistent rumors, the much ballyhooed high-tech supermarket held its grand opening this morning with a ribbon cutting, $10,000 donation to Philabundance and Bucks County residents anxious to see...
Which Bucks County high school football teams will open 2024 with a win? Here's our picks
High school football season kicks off Friday in Bucks County for the start of the PIAA season. Who's going to win? The Bucks County Courier Times and Intelligencer sports staff ― Drew Markol, Tom Moore and Melissa Hanejko ― takes a shot at predicting the Week One winners.
Kutztown University welcomes newest 'Golden Bears' on move in day
KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Kutztown University's newest "Golden Bears" also moved in on Thursday. New students and their families flooded the campus bringing microwaves and other college necessities along with them. Later at night, students will enjoy a foam party, music, food trucks and more. It's all part of Welcome Week...
Lehigh University's dean of athletics to step down, after decades with school
Joe Sterrett, Lehigh University's dean of athletics who has been with the school for decades, will be stepping down. Sterrett will be stepping down from his role as the Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics at the end of this calendar year, according to Lehighsports.com. His official last day as Dean of Athletics is Dec. 31, but he will continue to support athletics fundraising efforts through the Spring 2025 semester, according to the website.
Gatelein Selected for Preseason All-Patriot League Field Hockey Team
Lehigh fifth-year midfielder Julia Gatelein has been named to the Preseason All-Patriot League field hockey team. This recognition follows her All-Patriot League first-team selection and other accolades at the end of the 2023 season. Gatelein, a veteran player, tallied four goals and led her team with seven assists last year, including a game-winner in overtime on Senior Day. This marks her second consecutive preseason all-league honor as she heads into her final season. Lehigh is projected to finish fifth in the preseason poll behind American, Bucknell, Lafayette, and Boston University.
College exhibit to commemorate 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s Grand Tour of the U.S.
From its vast collection of Marquis de Lafayette memorabilia, Special Collections and College Archives will help revive the excitement surrounding the adored Frenchman’s final visit to the U.S. Reaching into its vast collection of Marquis de Lafayette memorabilia, Lafayette College will offer a semester-long exhibit to mark the 200th...
Flora Cardoni of Penn Environment Discusses Inflation Reduction Act Tax Benefits Available to Philadelphians
According to data recently released from the Internal Revenue Service, 158,550 Pennsylvanians claimed more than $260 million in tax credits on their 2023 tax returns for solar and energy efficiency projects. However, many Pennsylvanians don’t know these tax credits are available. Larry McGlynn is a journalist and producer for...
A Delco man was accidentally released from county prison. Officials did not realize until days later
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware County prison officials accidentally released a person who was incarcerated at George W. Hill Correctional Facility Aug. 9. According to a county spokesperson, prison...
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