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Migration influx impacts Pennsylvania schools disparately
(The Center Square) – An influx of undocumented migrants into the U.S. strains services in many cities and presents challenges to public school systems, affecting the quality of education and imposing new costs on taxpayers. In Pennsylvania, specifically, the worsening struggle was just one of several issues of inequity that lawmakers say leaves many students, native and non-native speakers alike, behind. By law, children are entitled to an education regardless...
Pennsylvania governor says cannot support Nippon-US Steel merger
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said on Tuesday that he cannot support Nippon Steel's bid to buy U.S. Steel in its current form because the United Steelworkers union is unhappy with the merger.
A Philadelphian helped pave the way to breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. New to the Olympics in 2024? Breaking, also known as breakdancing. The dance form is a pillar of hip-hop culture and got its start in the 1980s in...
Powerball warning to check numbers as $150k sum won – spending just one extra dollar meant prize tripled
ONE lucky lottery player has won over $100,000 from a Powerball ticket, but they may not know it yet. The ticket could have been worth $50,000, but the player’s decision to spend $1 more meant their prize money was tripled to $150,000. Players have been urged to check their tickets to see if the prize […]
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is ready if his boss gets a new job
Pittsburgh, Pa. — If Gov. Josh Shapiro becomes vice president, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis would become Pennsylvania’s youngest and first-ever Black governor. Shapiro is widely believed to be one of several Democrats under consideration to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. Harris is the likely Democratic nominee for president, after President Joe Biden bowed out of his reelection bid on July 21. If Shapiro ascends to higher office and steps aside, Davis would serve the remainder of his term. ...
Gov. Shapiro joins Treasury head Yellen to announce IRS Direct File will launch in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has joined the growing list of states where taxpayers will be able to get free help filing their returns with the IRS through a federal program called Direct File.
No. 1 player in PA wants to be a Penn State football ‘leader’ in 2026 recruiting class
Kevin Brown shocked many over the weekend. He made his official commitment to the Penn State football team following the Lasch Bash this past weekend. Now, the Nittany Lions have the No. 1 player in PA locked into its 2026 recruiting class. Brown has recently started to reflect on his role in the class moving forward, where he is already showing leadership skills.
Humane Pennsylvania president and CEO celebrates 20 years
What started out as a part-time job at the Chester County SPCA (now the Brandywine Valley SPCA) has turned into a career in animal welfare for Karel Minor, president and CEO of Humane Pennsylvania (PA), who recently celebrated his 20th year with the organization. Minor, who was honored in July...
CNN’s Harry Enten Declares That Josh Shapiro Is ‘Clearly’ Democrats’ Best VP Candidate: ‘An Answer Is Just Staring You Straight in the Face’
CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten called Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Kamala Harris’s best potential running mate from an electoral perspective on Tuesday, musing that the answer is staring her “straight in the face.”. “Nationally, a lot of these guys aren’t particularly well known. So I think it’s...
Pennsylvanians can see the northern lights this week
This week just got a little brighter (so to speak). The northern lights will be visible throughout the United States this week, including from Pennsylvania. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center, there’s currently a geomagnetic storm watch in effect until tomorrow, July 31.
Woman hits, spits on state trooper
Danville, Pa. — A Danville woman hit a state trooper in the head and spit on him as he was processing her for a previous incident. Trp. Joel Zimmerman says on July 21 a trooper was processing Isabella Mannino, 21, for an incident in Mahoning Township when she allegedly hit him in the left side of the head. Mannino then spit on the trooper's chin and neck. Mannino was charged with felony aggravated assault, assault of a law enforcement officer, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and summary harassment. Charges were filed at the office of District Judge William W. Wilt III, who set bail at $20,000. Mannino's preliminary hearing is set for July 30 at Wilt's office. Docket Sheet
Charge against 13-year-old related to fatal shooting outside Pa. restaurant dismissed
WILLIAMSPORT — Only one individual currently is charged in connection with the March homicide outside the Fridays restaurant in a Williamsport suburb and it is not the suspected shooter. PennLive has confirmed a Lycoming County judge following an April 15 juvenile detention hearing dismissed the charge of conspiracy to...
Three charged with assault in Lycoming County
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three people have been charged with physically assaulting a 15-year-old boy. According to court documents, officers were dispatched to UPMC Williamsport ER for an assault victim. Upon arrival, police stated the 15-year-old victim said he was beaten and threatened with a knife by a group of boys. Police said 19-year-old […]
Lycoming County Library System to host Family Nature Adventure
Trout Run, Pa. — The libraries of the Lycoming County Library System are encouraging families to join their Family Nature Adventure, which will feature a short hike and outdoor activities. The event is free to attend and will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 4-6 p.m. at Rider Park. Parking will be available at First Baptist Church of Warrensville, 5685 Warrensville Road, Montoursville. Rich Port Adventure Company will transport participants from the church to the park entrance. ...
Repeat as elite! Quakertown wins state Legion title again
The Quakertown Blue Jays (30-2) had two cracks on Wednesday to win the 2024 Pennsylvania State American Legion championship. For the second time in four days, Quakertown topped Northeastern (York County), this time 9-0, in game one of a potential twin bill. Quakertown plated three runs in the first and...
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