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Flight 93 Memorial Fundraising Not Finished Yet
Phase I of the Flight 93 National Memorial will be dedicated during next month’s 10th anniversary commemoration, but another $10-million dollars is still needed to complete the project. “I think we have to build this memorial here… so that we don’t forget… but also to create a context for teaching visitors about what happened here […]
Parents, Kids Reminded About School Bus Safety
Kids will be heading back to school over the next three weeks across Pennsylvania. Parents are encouraged to have a safety talk with their children, about the right way to get on and off the bus and how to behave while on board. Allyson Fulton, Child Safety Coordinator for Safe Kids PA, says there’s a 10 […]
CDC Releases Information for Upcming Flu Season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the recommendations for the upcoming influenza season. The same three flu strains that circulated last year are expected again this year. Dr. Carolyn Bridges, associate director for adult immunizations, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease, says people will still need to get a flu […]
Hometown Favorites to Play in Little League World Series
It may only be a 30-minute drive from Lock Haven to Williamsport, but the journey was long for the Keystone Little League all-stars, who have earned the right to play for the championship at the 65th Little League Baseball World Series. “They’re a really talented bunch, they play with a lot of heart, they love […]
Solid Year for Pennsylvania’s 529 College Savings Program Despite Uncertain Economy
Pennsylvania’s 529 College Savings Program had a good year despite the uncertain economy. The Guaranteed Savings Plan had an investment performance of more than 18%, its best year ever. Treasurer Rob McCord says the program’s investment performance helped boost its actuarial funded status to nearly 98% as of June 30th. It was just 89% last […]
State Education Department Reviews reports from School Districts Flagged for PSSA Results
State education officials are reviewing reports from the nearly three dozen school districts and chartered schools flagged in a review of 2009 standardized test scores. All but one of the schools has responded with a review of areas flagged in their Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) results. State Education Department spokesman Tim Eller says […]
Gaming Board, Parx Discuss ‘Kids in Cars’ Problem
Nine incidents were reported last year; three more have already been documented in 2011. At issue are adults who go inside Parx Casino to gamble, while leaving children unattended in the parking lot. Appearing before the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Tuesday, Parx officials said all offenders are subject to arrest by Bensalem Police. “Anyone who […]
