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Shapiro says 'real freedom' starts with public schools
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday that Democrats support the “kind of freedom” that starts in the classroom. Specifically, the public school classroom. “You know what Democrats? We are the party of real freedom,” Shapiro said from the Democratic National Convention stage in Chicago. “The kind of real freedom that comes when that child attends a great public school with an awesome teacher because we believe...
Can lawmakers save local Steward hospitals?
As the Valley continues to reel from the news that Steward Health's bankruptcy is forcing the closure of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, efforts are underway in other states to gain control of the properties.
Josh Shapiro and Jason Kelce as 'Odd Couple' that wasn't
(The Center Square) — In May, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a weeklong family RV trip to promote the state’s new tourism brand, “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway.” Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium, the governor wanted to show off “the opportunity we have when it comes to tourism and when it comes to economic development.” With stops in Philadelphia to promote urban tourism and lake visits to boost...
‘Welfare to work’ aims to lower costs for Pennsylvania taxpayers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has introduced a bill that looks to help families transition out of welfare programs. The “Welfare to Work” pilot program, introduced by Frank Burns (D-Cambria), would encourage companies to hire individuals enrolled on the welfare rolls, which aims to help families to transition to self-sufficiency. The […]
Countdown to Penn State Kickoff: 8 days until Nittany Lions football
Penn State has high expectations for the 2024 college football season following another 10-win regular season campaign last fall. The Nittany Lions are projected as a fringe top-10 team in national preseason rankings, with Big Ten championship aspirations and a debut College Football Playoff appearance in focus. PSU opens its...
Centre County High School Football Kicks Off
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The 2024 high school football season begins this week with a full slate of games involving our five Centre County teams. Four of the teams — Bald Eagle Area, Bellefonte, Penns Valley and Philipsburg-Osceola — will be playing the first games on their Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference schedules, while State College will play its first non-conference game before it begins its Mid Penn Conference games.Here’s this week’s lineup: BALD EAGLE AREABald Eagle Area (0-0) at Bishop Guilfoyle (0-0)Saturday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.Mansion Park, Altoona The Bald Eagles are coming off an impressive 12-2 season that...
Shapiro Administration launches voter education initiative
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — In preparation for the November 5 General Election, the Shapiro Administration launched a voter education initiative. The initiative is reminding voters of key dates, like the last day you can register to vote, which is October 21. Last year, the Shapiro Administration redesigned the format of mail-in ballots to make it […]
Penn State men's basketball will host Purdue Fort Wayne this fall
Penn State is used to facing Purdue, but it'll be in for a new wrinkle this season. The Nittany Lions will host Purdue Fort Wayne on Nov. 20 as part of its 2024-25 nonconference schedule. The Mastodons posted a 23-13 record last season under longtime coach Jon Coffman. Their 80.2...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the State College metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the State College, PA metro using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
State College girls tennis slips past Hershey on strength of doubles teams
The State College girls tennis team got a win at first singles and swept both doubles contest Thursday and posted a 3-2 Mid-Conference victory over Hershey. Singles: Joanna Liu (SC) d. Claire Tan, 4-6, 6-1, 6-0; Meredith Jones (H) d. Virginia Paterno, 6-4, 6-3; Aaruhi Jairath (H) d. Ava Bechtel, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1.
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