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Maria Hosein • Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Maria Hosein has held several roles at PA Cyber during the last 18 years. For the past decade, she has been a third grade educator. As a blended classroom teacher, her students engage in a mix of live and self-paced instruction. She uses various interventions based on students’ individual diagnostics...
Three-star Philly native Jake West updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT Jake West, a top-200 recruit in the class of 2025, was the X-Factor for Team Final during the Nike EYBL Peach Jam last week, averaging 11 points, 3.4 assists and 3 rebounds en route to a 7-3 record. The 6-foot-2 guard out of William Penn Charter in Philadelphia led his team in assists and was second in points, only behind five-star backcourt mate Jerry Easter. He has a unique game: doing the dirty work for his team, hitting big shots when needed and has a nice playmaking ability. “I’m a competitor,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “I make my teammates better, hit shots [and] just [do] anything to win a basketball game. I’m a winner, so anything that does that, I’m going to do it.” He’s worked on getting physically stronger this summer, and has proven that with multiple finishes through contact at Peach Jam. West is hearing from a whole host of schools as of late, previously taking visits to Penn State, West Virginia and Providence, while looking to setup trips to new schools involved like Coastal Carolina. Alabama, Purdue, Virginia, Florida, Siena and Buffalo have reached out as well. He aims to setup official visits with West Virginia, Providence and Coastal Carolina thus far, with those potential trips being further in the works then others, and dates could come in the next few days. West broke down his options to ZAGSBLOG: WVU: “The way Coach [Darian] DeVries and their coaches preach playing hard, and that’s what I like to do, I play really hard. I went out to one of their practices, and they competed [for] all [the] hour they had. They didn’t complain or anything, so I really like that.” Penn State: “The coaching staff is really cool. They welcomed me right when I got on my visit, everybody was there, so that was pretty cool to see.” Providence: “I think just the school [is the biggest appeal]. When I went up there it was really cool. It’s a small school but the program is really good. [They’re in the] Big East, and they have nice facilities, so I really like that.” Coastal Carolina: “I think just the way that they recruit me. Every coach, I feel like I get a call from them everyday. So they’re really into me and I know the whole staff already which is kind of cool. They seem like they’re really interested in me and they want me to be there.” Purdue: “I talked to them after DMV Live with my high school. They like the way I compete, and that’s what I want to do at the next level. [They see me like] Braeden Smith: just competing and always giving it my all.” Charlotte: “Coach [Aaron] Fearne, he really likes my game. I like the way that he likes my game because he shows me my feel for the game and the way I compete. He really likes that stuff about me. So he’s been talking to me a lot, and I’m really appreciative of that.” Alabama: “They’re a really historic program. They’ve been in deep runs in the tournament. I know a couple guys that have gone there. I think just the coach, Nate Oats, who’s there now is a really good coach, and I think, hopefully, I hear more from him.” Florida: “Coach [Kevin] Hovde hit me up. I think with Florida, I just like where it is. Florida [is] an amazing place. The SEC is a great conference too, and they’re a great program.” Siena: “They’ve shown love to me since the start. Coach G-Mac [Gerry McNamara], is an amazing guy. [Him and] the staff don’t miss any of my games, so I think that’s really important to me. They really want me and they really want to recruit me.” Buffalo: “Coach [Hamlet] Tibbs has been at most of my games and he’s always checking in during the week, so I’m appreciative of them.” Follow Charlie on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
$3,000 Dura-Pack Sustainability Initiative Award Scholarship Due: 8/1
Background: Dura-Pack believes everyone plays a role in protecting the environment. This scholarship aims to support students committed to socially and environmentally responsible practices with a $3,000 award. Eligibility:. 🎓 Open to students entering or enrolled in an accredited college or university. Requirements: 📝 Submit an essay in response...
Authorities identify victims of fatal plane crash near the site of an air show in Wisconsin
NEKIMI, Wis. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man and a man from New York have been preliminarily identified as the victims of a fatal plane crash near the site of an airshow in eastern Wisconsin. The bodies of Sean Tommervik, 37, of Philadelphia, and James G. Sullivan, 32, of Brooklyn,...
Temple architecture students develop designs for Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
On a muggy June morning in Temple Ambler’s Innovation Studio, Tyler architecture students and faculty worked together to organize hundreds of intricately shaped wood components fabricated at Main Campus before laminating, staining, sealing and finally assembling the pieces on the campus grounds. In this summer studio, the students were...
Jalen Hurts Donates $200K To Philadelphia Schools For Air Conditioning Units
“Philadelphia has given me so much, and I'm excited to give back to the community in a way that supports our future leaders." Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently donated $200,000 to schools in Philadelphia to equip them with air conditioning units, according to NBC Philadelphia. The money will be...
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 4 Cathedral Prep Rallies in Closing Minutes, Wins PIAA Boys Soccer Crown on Golden Goal
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – When Springfield Township scored a goal with 5:52 to play to take a 2-1 lead over Cathedral Prep in the PIAA Class 3A boys’ soccer title game, no one would have blamed Rambler fans for thinking their hopes for a title were dashed. After all,...
Sunshine and heat returns for the weekend
We have one more day of this day of dark and gloomy weather before skies clear on Friday. That means a few more days of temperatures in the mid-80s before a warm up by the weekend. Showers and even a few thunderstorms move out by the Thursday afternoon. Friday has a lot more sunshine and […]
Former Pennsylvania State Trooper Asking Judge to Vacate Verdict in Fatal Crash
TIOGA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (WENY) -- In May, a Pennsylvania State Trooper was found guilty in Tioga County Court of causing a crash that killed a Troy Area School District teacher. Now, his defense team is asking for that guilty verdict to be thrown out and given a new trial. "The...
Celebrate National Carousel Day today with Willow Grove’s hidden gem
Willow Grove, PA – Today is National Carousel Day and paying a visit to a piece of Pennsylvania history may be the perfect way to celebrate! In the heart of Willow Grove Park Mall stands a carousel designed as a tribute to the Willow Grove Amusement Park that once occupied the same space. Willow Grove […]
Penn Mutual sells wealth management subsidiary to KKR
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, based in Philadelphia, on Tuesday inked a new agreement under which investment funds managed by global investment firm KKR will acquire Penn Mutual’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. “This is a great outcome for both Janney and Penn Mutual,” said Dave O’Malley, chairman, president, and chief executive officer […] The post Penn Mutual sells wealth management subsidiary to KKR appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Update: Be ready for damaging winds and penny-sized hail with thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 8:33 p.m. valid until 9 p.m. for Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland and Union counties. Look for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 8:32 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along...
Camden Education Fund Makes Grants to 27 Nonprofits
Leer en español CAMDEN – Tess Holley described the reaction when The Neighborhood Center, a nonprofit that focuses on the city’s youth, learned it had received a grant for the first time from the Camden Education Fund.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Really? We got it?” Holley, the Center’s assistant director, said was the response when the Center learned it would get a $40,000 grant – the Fund’s largest this year to organizations that serve youth. On July 24, Holley was with leaders of some of the other 26 nonprofits who were at the Camden...
Former GM includes Phillies outfielder in potential package for Randy Arozarena
The July 30 trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Philadelphia Phillies have been linked to many targets in the weeks leading up to it. If you’ve been following the rumor mill, you’d see that the most linked position when it comes to what the Phillies could go after at the deadline is the outfield.
Shocking video of car slamming into South Philly cheesesteak shop
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - "Saturday morning, I wake up and I get a text from my manager to check this video out," said Edward Brennan. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw surveillance video from his business, Shank’s Original Philly Cheesesteak, on South Columbus Boulevard, in South Philly. "I...
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