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Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Dave Myers’ records stand test of time
He may have a common name, but the legacy left by Dave Myers as an athlete at Chambersburg was nothing but uncommon. Myers was a standout athlete in four sports for the Trojans before graduating in 1966, and he led a very interesting life after his playing days were over.
Shots fired near Mission BBQ in Whitehall, police say
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Police say shots were fired in an incident in Whitehall Township Thursday night. Officials say they received the call just before 9:30 p.m. Multiple police cars could be seen in the area of the 1400 block of Grape Street, near Mission BBQ and the Whitehall Mall.
Palmerton lost a key piece but don't view 2024 as a 'rebuilding' year
PALMERTON, Pa - Palmerton went undefeated in the regular season last year, the first time in program history. Heading into 2024 there are some question marks in key roles. Matt Machalik has graduated, the record-setting quarterback will be playing on Saturday's at Lehigh University. His shoes might be the biggest to fill in the new campaign for the Blue Bombers.
Lottery ticket worth over $671K sold in Pennsylvania
Another day, another win for some lottery player in Pennsylvania. While the winnings this time were nowhere near that Powerball jackpot someone else recently scored, they’re still pretty sweet. A according to a press release sent out by the Pennsylvania Lottery on Wednesday, someone certainly struck it rich after...
Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine students receive white coats
The Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine Class of 2028 students were honored Friday, Aug. 9, in the 2024 White Coat Ceremony at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia. Forty-two first-year medical students, who will train for all four years at Bethlehem-based Temple/St. Luke’s, donned their...
Philly School District to introduce new English language arts curriculum as part of $70M overhaul
When classes begin on Aug. 26, teachers in the School District of Philadelphia will use a new English language arts curriculum, part of a $70 million curriculum overhaul.
Souderton school board meeting recessed amid demands for response to board member’s social media posts
SOUDERTON — The Souderton Area School Board’s education-personnel committee meeting Wednesday evening was recessed to a later date following repeated public disruptions over a school board member’s objectionable social media posts. “We are going to take a recess to a later date that will be announced,” said...
Maryland women’s soccer opens season with 2-0 win over Lehigh
Maryland women’s soccer started the 2024 campaign off strong Thursday, taking down Lehigh, 2-0, on the road. With the help of stellar goaltending by Liz Beardsley, who totaled seven saves, the Terps held on to a first-half lead and added an insurance goal to seal their first win of the season.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the wide receivers
Aug. 15—TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top wide receivers for the 2024 season. 1. Scoop Smith Woodland Hills Junior, 5-7, 150 Smith's speed and big-play ability make him a concern for opposing defenses. The reigning WPIAL 100-meter dash champion scored three touchdowns longer than 80 yards last season, including a ...
New traffic pattern on Route 209 in Monroe County
STROUD TOWNSHIP, PA — A new traffic pattern will start next week along Route 209 in Monroe County. Starting on Monday, drivers will not be able to make turns or drive across 209 at the intersection of Shafer's Schoolhouse Road in Stroud Township. The changes are expected to last...
Vote for Bucks County football's top rising senior. Who's the No. 1 prospect?
There are plenty of quality rising senior high school football prospects in the Bucks County area for the 2024 season, which begins Aug. 23 in Pennsylvania. We want to know who you think is the No. 1 college prospect. It could be a lineman, linebacker, skill-position player or kicker/punter. Readers can vote through Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 8 p.m. and are permitted to vote more than once. This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Vote for Bucks County football's top rising senior. Who's the No. 1 prospect?
Celebrating faculty: Named chairs and professorships
Lafayette celebrates named chairs and professorships, including faculty members newly named to endowed positions. Named chairs and professorships are the highest honors bestowed upon faculty members, acknowledging their contributions to teaching and research. Recently, the College reappointed three faculty members who previously held endowed positions. Daniel Sabatino, associate professor, mechanical engineering, has been reappointed as the Robert W. Adenbaum ’49 Scholar in Entrepreneurial Studies. Markus Dubischar, associate provost and associate professor, has been reappointed as the Charles Elliott Scholar of Latin and Greek. Megan Fernandes, associate professor, English, has been reappointed as the Writer-in-Residence Scholar, a role that is funded by the Francis March Endowment.
Harris-Walz campaign blitzing Pa. this weekend ahead of the Democratic National Convention
Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz’s bus tour to the Democratic National Convention might start in Pittsburgh on Sunday, but the campaign has hundreds of events planned for this weekend across Pennsylvania. In what the Harris-Walz campaign is billing as its “largest organizing blitz” yet in the...
Without cuts or new revenue, Pa.'s budget surplus is on track to run dry
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. — Pennsylvania’s multibillion-dollar surplus will soon be halved according to a projection by a state budget watchdog, the result of a long-running structural deficit combined with a growing list of obligations competing for public dollars. The commonwealth’s...
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