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France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney, their twins Ella and Alexander
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (181+ words) France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney, their twins Ella and Alexander'The Tribune-Democrat High Wind Warning until TUE 4:00 PM EST Winter Weather Advisory until TUE 1:00 PM EST PARIS " Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney. France's government says that George…...
Roblox steps up age checks, groups younger users into age-based chats
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to privately message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to message people around their own age." Cloudflare outage disrupts…...
School bells ready to ring: Students, teachers returning to classes
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (199+ words) EBENSBURG, Pa. " The whiteboard in Ashley Chalich's classroom at Holy Name Catholic School read "Welcome to First Grade" Tuesday, an encouraging message the veteran educator wrote as she put the final touches on her space before students return Thursday. "You…...
Verizon Wireless locations hosting backpack giveaway
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) During the 13th annual 'School Rocks Backpack Giveaway' event July 27, Verizon Wireless retail locations will be giving away backpacks full of school supplies to local students. During the 13th annual "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" event July 27, Verizon Wireless retail locations will be…...
Ferndale Area School Board takes no action on cheer co-op
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (209+ words) JOHNSTOWN, Pa. " Ferndale Area School Board took no action at a special meeting Tuesday on a competitive cheerleading cooperative agreement with Greater Johnstown and Westmont Hilltop school districts. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. " Ferndale Area School Board took no action at a special…...
Small Town Hope provides sendoff for foster grandparents after program put on hold
6+ mon, 4+ hour ago (185+ words) Cambria County Foster Grandparent Program participant Raymond Chirdon helps feed an infant in the "Baby Room" at Small Town Hope daycare facility in Northern Cambria on Monday, June 30, 2025. Cambria County Foster Grandparent Program participant Shirley Murphy, of Hastings, comforts a…...
International students file legal challenges over widespread U.S. visa revocations
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (250+ words) More than 1,000 international students at 128 colleges and universities have had their visas revoked or their legal status terminated since mid-March. FILE - A student walks by the Rush Rhees Library at the University of Rochester, Feb. 22, 2023. FILE - Students walk on the…...
WATCH VIDEO | 'Gives me hope': Democracy Bowl provides students with a path for civic engagement
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (256+ words) The Bill of Rights Institute's Chris Janson said he was inspired by area students' enthusiasm for civic engagement'Thursday'at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's second Democracy Bowl. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. " The Bill of Rights Institute's Chris Janson said he was inspired…...
Court-Appointed Special Advocate program director gets 'Safe Kids' blue ribbon
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (258+ words) Tyler Smay's child advocacy role at Beginnings Inc. is a behind-the-scenes position, he said, which made it a humbling surprise when he received the Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids award this year. Tyler Smay, Beginnings Inc. program director…...
IUP receives additional boost to proposed college of medicine
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) The Fairman Family Foundation has announced its financial support of $250,000 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania's "courageous initiative" of a proposed college of osteopathic medicine. INDIANA, Pa. " The Fairman Family Foundation has announced its financial support of $250,000 to Indiana University of…...