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Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
Charter Oak head coach Dom Farrar details what Penn State did to win over LaVar Arrington II
Penn State beat out a host of schools to secure a commitment from legacy prospect LaVar Arrington II earlier this month. Over the course of his recruitment, Arrington, who resides in Covina, Calif., totaled just shy of 20 scholarship offers. He gave serious consideration to UCLA and Tennessee, taking official visits to both schools, but […] The post Charter Oak head coach Dom Farrar details what Penn State did to win over LaVar Arrington II appeared first on On3.
Bushy Run whips St. Michael in American Legion Region 7 Tournament
Anthony Monroe drove in three runs, and Bushy Run rolled to a 13-4 victory Saturday against St. Michael in the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament at Claysburg. Chuck Fontana, Jonny Lovre and Colton Tyburski each had two hits, and Brody Hoffman and Tyburski had doubles. Hoffman’s two-run double in...
PA Sprint Car Team Involved In Accident On Way To Port Royal Speedway
Members of the Zemco Racing Sprint Car team were involved in an accident on their way to Port Royal Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Zemco Racing, which currently fields Sprint Cars for driver Chase Dietz, was en route to the race track for Saturday night's racing event. Port Royal Speedway confirmed...
11-Year Olds Continue Hot Streak, Open CV Tournament with 8-1 Win Over Moon
The Hopewell 11-year-old All-Star team is playing some incredible baseball. Thus far this All-Star season, the Vikings have entered two tournaments and have won both of them, outscoring their opponents by the score of 85-18. This morning, the 11-year-olds opened up play in the Central Valley All-Star tournament as they...
First Responders Day to be Celebrated July 27 at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Pine Creek K-9 Search Unit will host the third annual First Responders Day on Saturday, July 27, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville. Some of the activities include SAR K-9 Demonstrations, Police K-9 Demonstrations, Car Extrication Demonstrations, and helicopter landings. Food trucks will be...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro declines to 'engage in hypotheticals' about possible VP role
Many people are questioning what the full Democratic ticket is going to look like in November now that President Biden has announced he will "stand down."One of several names being thrown around as a potential vice presidential candidate is Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.Sources tell ABC News that Harris called Shapiro on Sunday after she officially launched her campaign for the presidency.On Monday, Shapiro made his first public appearance in Pittsburgh at an event for the EPA after that phone call."We spoke only about beating Donald Trump," the governor noted.Shapiro repeatedly declined on Monday to say whether he would accept an...
Pennsylvania looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25 projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings, industry, agriculture and waste and materials management. The grants are paid for by the 2022 climate law approved by congressional Democrats. The law, officially known as the Inflation Reduction Act, includes nearly $400 billion in spending and tax credits to accelerate the expansion of clean energy such as wind and solar power, speeding the nation’s transition away from...
New PA law expands Happy Hour drinks
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially […]
Duke Women’s Golfers Set for Events in Finland, Pennsylvania & Arkansas this Week
Four Duke women's golfers are set to compete in different events this week, with Anna Cañado Espinal in Finland, Rylie Heflin in Pennsylvania, and Katie Li and Emma McMyler in Arkansas. Cañado Espinal will compete in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Finland from July 24-27. Heflin will...
Pa. independents could sway the presidential election; here’s what they have to say about it
The skyrocketing concern among Pennsylvania voters over the two major party choices for president after the first debate was no surprise to independent voter Jennifer Bullock. “In a way, this might sound strange given the dystopian landscape we’re in, but in a way fellow independents are like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, you’re totally horrified by the two choices? Because that’s been my life for a long time,’” said Bullock, a Montgomery County resident and coordinator of the group Independent Pennsylvanians.
Here are the jobs predicted to grow the fastest — and which will decline — in Pa.
A new report predicts Pennsylvania will need nearly 3,420 more nurse practitioners in 2032 than it had in 2022. These jobs are predicted to grow the most by 2032:. That need — an increase of 43% — makes nurse practitioners the fastest-growing occupation in the state, according to the report from the state Center for Workforce Information and Analysis.
Penn State Tuition Increase: Main Campus Rates Up Over $400 Starting 2025
Penn State Tuition Increase: Main Campus Rates Up Over $400 Starting 2025. Penn State Announces Tuition Increase: Main Campus Students Face 4% Rise, Satellite Campuses 1%. Pennsylvania State University has announced a tuition increase for students attending its main campus set to take effect in 2025, according to the published article of 6abc. The Board of Trustees approved the hike to help address the university’s ongoing budget deficit. In-state students will experience a tuition increase of just over $400 while out-of-state students will see varied changes based on their campus location.
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