Sara Hoover
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Voter registration ticks up in Pennsylvania as groups target young people
At Temple event, students stop for free ice cream and sign up to vote. On other campuses, organizers are deploying pups and Popsicles to draw attention.
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With glossary of city slang, Philly students create jawn for new teachers
The handbook contains sections with student perspectives on classroom situations, reminiscences of inspiring teachers, and a listing of the latest slang.
6 years ago
NJ Transit execs assure commuters Atlantic City line suspension is temporary
Service from Philadelphia's 30th Street Station to Atlantic City will be halted from Sept. 5 to Dec. 31 to install automatic braking equipment.
6 years ago
New Jersey’s revenue report shows wager on sports betting paid off
Legalized sports betting is helping to boost gambling revenues in New Jersey.
6 years ago
Montco approves plan for 800 miles of bike paths
The new master plan approved last week, calls for adding bike lanes in towns, near high schools, colleges, and transit stops, and to connect to park trails.
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Starting this year, Pa. schools must test lead in drinking water, or explain why not
A recent report, “Get the Lead Out,” gave Pennsylvania an F for having no requirements that schools address lead in drinking water.
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Philadelphia set to roll out municipal IDs in January
Many populations in the city are unable to access services because they lack the proper identification. Issuing municipal IDs is expected to solve that problem.
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Cheyney University launches two institutes as part of school’s reinvention
After facing several years of falling enrollment and financial instability, Cheyney University is looking to remake itself by playing to its strengths.
6 years ago
Penn State launching national database to help evaluate Greek organizations after hazing death
The scorecard will include grade point averages, sexual assaults, alcohol and hazing violations, and community service hours.
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St. Katharine Drexel’s tomb moving to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
The new location on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be open to the public in September once construction in complete.
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Listen 1:47Pa. school districts decry what they see as growing disparity in state sports competitions
The districts claim sporting events have become less competitive since charter and private schools joined traditional public schools in state playoffs.
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Female Pa. lawmakers hope to help incarcerated women with series of bills
When moms are imprisoned, it hurts families, neighborhoods and communities, legislator says.
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