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These programs look to combat Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage
(WHTM) — It seems teacher shortages continue to impact schools across Pennsylvania each year. Schools are really concerned and so is the teachers’ union. “Between 2012 and 2013 and now there has been a 66% decline in teacher certification,” said Jeff Ney, P.S.E.A’s the Vice President. “There is an absolute need for more educators within […]
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 3, 2024
Sep. 3—For only the second time ever, most high school football teams across the state completed two weeks before Sept. 1. As we prepare for September football, you can feel the mercury falling back into the comfortable sweet spot with temps dipping back into the 50s overnight. The weather and calendar aren't the only things changing in the state high school football landscape prior to Week 2. ...
This Pa. hotel is one of the top budget-friendly for families, report says
A vacation is a time to reset, to relax and let one’s hair down as you put the rigamarole of work and other responsibilities on pause. And you know what’s even better than a vacation? One that’s spent in a hotel that doesn’t break bank. NetCredit...
Pa. General Fund brings in $2.9 billion in August: Here’s the breakdown
Pennsylvania collected $2.9 billion in General Fund revenue in August, which was $53.9 million, or 1.9 percent, more than anticipated, Revenue Secretary Pat Browne reported Tuesday. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections total $5.9 billion, which is $53.9 million, or 0.9 percent, above estimate, a press release said. Sales tax receipts...
Pennsylvania Continues Sunday Hunting for Fifth Year
Pennsylvania Continues Sunday Hunting for Fifth Year. Pennsylvania will continue its practice of allowing hunting on select Sundays for the fifth consecutive autumn. This year, three Sundays have been designated for hunters to partake in game hunting, aligning with previous seasons’ traditions. These dates are critical for hunters, often prominently marked on their calendars.
Three Mile Island revival remains distant, but talks continue among Pennsylvania lawmakers
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania lawmakers are beginning to discuss reopening the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, however, no specific plan to revive the plant has been made. TMI-2, the site of the worst nuclear disaster in US history, has stoked environmental fears in the public for years. Now, state lawmakers are considering reopening the […]
Volunteers discover new bee species in Pennsylvania
University Park, Pa. — Community scientists in Pennsylvania have reported multiple new species of bees never before found in the commonwealth through a monitoring program led by Penn State. The program, in which highly trained participants collected bees throughout Pennsylvania, was designed to document regional patterns of bee biodiversity and their abundance as the critically important pollinators are in decline nationwide. A new study, recently published in the Annals of...
Shapiro talks veepstakes process, supporting Harris-Walz and more
WARRINGTON, Pa. (CBS) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has seen his national profile skyrocket after being seen as a finalist to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in November's election. The job ultimately went to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, but Tuesday marked the first real opportunity for CBS News Philadelphia to discuss the process with Shapiro. In a TV broadcast exclusive interview, Shapiro, who was visiting the Warrington Police Department in Bucks County on Tuesday, said he was "honored and humbled" by being part of the process. He reiterated an often-stated claim that Harris had a "deeply personal" decision to...
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