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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...
PennDOT project will ban turns along section of Routes 22/322 in Dauphin County
PennDOT plans to start construction on a center barrier near the Clarks Ferry Bridge in Dauphin County next month, which will permanently restrict drivers from turning left onto Routes 22/322 along a new stretch of the highway, according to a Thursday press release. The project is expected to start on...
Chambersburg man arrested after allegedly shooting victim in back, arm: police
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Chambersburg man has been arrested after he allegedly shot someone two times on Tuesday. WD Jackson, 41, is facing charges related to attempted homicide in connection to the incident, according to court records. The shooting happened around 1:54 a.m. on Tuesday in the...
Three rescued, including 9-year-old child, during fire in Spring Garden Township: chief
Firefighters rescued three people, including a 9-year-old child, during a fire in Spring Garden Township, according to York County Area Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Dan Hoff. The child, rescued from a second-floor apartment, was taken to WellSpan York Hospital, Hoff said. No information is available on the youth's condition. Firefighters also rescued two...
Hellam Carnival brings community together through sports
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The Hellam Recreation Commission Carnival returned to York County Wednesday, but for some booths, the event means more than just fun rides and fried food. It was a test of accuracy for the Eastern York Golden Knights, who set up a dunk tank booth at the carnival to raise money for their football team this year.
Dauphin County man convicted of kidnapping, aggravated assault
A 37-year-old Dauphin County man was convicted of kidnapping, aggravated assault, intimidating a witness and related offenses last week after he took a woman hostage from a Harrisburg home in September 2023 before punching, choking and biting her while driving around the city for multiple hours, according to a press release.
Chambersburg man wanted by State Police on rape, other charges dies
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Franklin County man who was wanted on rape and other sexual assault charges has died. Online court documents show that the charges against Victor Vanvranken, 35, of Chambersburg, were dismissed after his death. Victor was wanted on multiple felony charges of rape forcible compulsion, statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact […]
More than 2 dozen vehicles were broken into overnight: Hershey police
More than 25 vehicles were broken into overnight Wednesday to Thursday in three Hershey neighborhoods, Derry Township police said. The vehicles were unlocked, police said. They were in the Southpoint, Southpoint Commons and Deer Run communities, which are next to one another off of Middletown Road. Police didn’t specify what...
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...
Mid-Penn Conference high school football picks and predictions for Aug. 23-24
From opening week to the PIAA Championships in December, PennLive reporters will make picks and predictions, sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Central PA, regarding Mid-Penn Conference football teams. Our panel includes six members, with Evan Wheaton, Brian Linder, Tom DeMartini, Dan Sostek and Eric Epler. Making her debut is...
Mid-Penn Colonial field hockey 2024: picks, predictions and preseason MVPs
The Mid-Penn Conference Colonial Division’s field hockey teams are poised to embark on another fall campaign. PennLive polled Colonial Division coaches in its preseason survey and they weighed in rankings and voted for preseason MVP’s. The rankings and preseason MVP selection are compilation of the coaches’ votes.
Harrisburg quarterback Shawn Lee Jr. ruled ineligible for 2024 football season
Harrisburg High, the three-time defending District 3 champions, will compete during the 2024 football season without star quarterback and All-State defensive back Shawn Lee Jr. Lee Jr. was denied another season of eligibility during a PIAA hearing Wednesday, with officials voting 5-0 against the University of Pittsburgh recruit. If you...
Shocked NFL fans say Commanders ‘must love Eagles’ after Philadelphia acquires Jahan Dotson in ‘rare’ trade
THE Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly pulled off another intradivisional trade, acquiring wide receiver Jahan Dotson from the Washington Commanders. The move marked the second NFL trade done between the two NFC East rivals in recent months. The Eagles shipped Dotson and a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 third-round and two seventh-round selections […]
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...
Philadelphia man sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder
Damir Richardson will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder. According to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Richardson fired his gun into a vehicle on January 14, 2022, in Germantown. Bullets hit 17-year-old Carissa Bright and she died from her injuries. Philadelphia Police Homicide Detectives believe […]
Wawa Grabs Expensive Bucks County Liquor License in Pennsylvania Auction
Wawa paid $170,000 for an expired Bucks County license. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain plans to add a Beer Cooler section like the one in their new Fairless Hills store to another of its Bucks County stores but hasn't said which store will get the newly acquired liquor license yet.
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