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When does school start and how long is the school year in Pa.?
Sure, it’s still summer, but before you know it, school will be back in session. As parents, understanding how much time your child will spend in school each year can help you prepare for the upcoming academic season. Here’s a quick overview of the school year requirements in New...
Some communities are pushing back on an effort by a Lehigh Valley lawmaker to fix the affordable housing crisis
Jeffery Ayers has lived in Moore Township for more than 60 years. He has seen the Northampton County community grow, but it mostly remains a patchwork of farms and small villages. As chair of the Moore Township Zoning Board, he’s well aware of the growing development in the Lehigh Valley and is sympathetic to the region’s housing shortage. However, he considers the township to be unique, with ...
Democratic candidates criticize school choice amid budget stalemate
(The Center Square) — To fix education funding, Democrats want to see the state government take on a bigger proportion of school funding. “The state budget is now almost a week late. We expect some critical decisions will be made over this weekend that we hope complete the budget,” said Marc Stier, executive director of the Pennsylvania Policy Center, during an online press conference with two Democratic state senate candidates. “The most critical decision will be about how we fund our schools.” ...
DCC’s Kulbatsky named PA HS Softball Coaches Association 1A Pitcher of the Year; 32 Named All-State
Led by Class 1A Picher of the Year, Rylee Kulbatsky of DuBois Central Catholic, 32 District 9 and District 10 players were named All-State in softball by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association on Friday, July 5. Fourteen of those players were first-team selections. Class 2A and Class 4A...
Couple Looking to Buy Home Ends Up Owning Whole Town in Pennsylvania
Riverstone Estate, Foxburg, Pa., the initial purchase that ended up placing ownership of much of the town with a Cleveland couple. When Cleaveland couple Saji Daniel and Shannon McGauley got an invitation in October 2020 from their neighbor, Dr. Lou Keppler, to visit Foxburg, Pa., they thought it would just be a nice daily escape from the city. Katherine Clarke, in The Wall Street Journal, chronicled how it lead to a real-estate buying spree.
GOP turns the spotlight on Sen. Bob Casey's family ties in key Pennsylvania race
Bob Casey Jr. rode a wave of reform to the U.S. Senate in 2006, standing out with other Democrats who vowed to end a culture of scandal and self-dealing in Washington, D.C. A fixture of Pennsylvania politics whose late father had served as governor, Casey unveiled an ethics plan at the restaurant formerly owned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. He later seethed over an ad in which his Republican opponent questioned his integrity.
Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year's budget, but talks aren’t going well
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — An effort to tax a lucrative and legally iffy gaming sector appears to be in jeopardy amid Pennsylvania budget talks, potentially threatening a funding stream that could have been a bargaining chip during negotiations. At the...
Seneca Valley's Lexie Hames, Neshannock's Addy Frye top 2024 all-state softball teams
Jul. 5—Two WPIAL softball players, Seneca Valley's Lexie Hames and Neshannock's Addy Frye, were named Pennsylvania's top pitcher and player when all-state teams were announced Friday. Hames was voted the state's overall player of the year and Frye was pitcher of the year as chosen by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association. Both are juniors. Hames went 16-1 with 265 ...
Warning for election scam targeting voters
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Area Election officials and law enforcement are warning residents about a scam targeting voters or would be voters. The con artists are trying to get your personal information via email, phone calls, and text messages. Investigators say in some cases the scammers are trying to deter people from voting or registering […]
2024-25 Generational Wealth Management Player Profile: Jimmy Kerr
JIMMY KERR – SENIOR – CLARION AREA. Parents Names: Mother- Megan Kerr; Stepfather- Brady Ion. I have four siblings. My two older siblings Maddie and Craig. Craig played basketball for Clarion High School and Maddie didn’t play sports. I have two younger siblings Lucas and Taylor. Lucas plays baseball and football and Taylor plays soccer.
Franklin Couple Accused of Stealing, Selling $6,800 Worth of Items from Forest County Residence
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin couple are facing charges for allegedly stealing and selling approximately $6,800.00 worth of items from a Forest County residence. Court documents show Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 26-year-old Alaina Irene Haffey and 29-year-old Jacob Dean Donald Baker, both of Franklin, in District Judge Daniel Miller’s office on Monday, July 1.
Delaware County in Top 100 Best Counties to Live in Nation, 4th in PA
Delaware County is one of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania as well as one of the top 100 in the nation, according to a new report by Niche. To determine the ranking, Niche compared counties in the country based on relevant metrics, such as public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities.
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