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Thousands of regional students explore careers at JA Inspire Career Exploration Experience
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (543+ words) Students from across the region attend JA Inspire event Kasey Hart, a sophomore at Valley View High School, operates a miniature remote-control excavation vehicle at the Mericle Construction Inc. exhibit. Alex Snyder, a junior at Holy Redeemer High School, participates…...
St. Jude 8th-graders enact Living Stations, 3rd-graders and kindergarteners lend a hand
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (200+ words) 3rd-graders and kindergarteners lend a hand Veronica, played by Elizabeth Decowski, holding her veil, helps tell the story of Jesus" final hours as Olivia Skuba reads. Colton Kowalski, playing Simon Peter, shares his perspective. Annabelle Allison closes the Living Stations…...
Students shine at Wolfpack Robotics" Robo Rally
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (544+ words) David Colburn, a junior at Dallas, controls his school's robot, built for the FIRST Tech Challenge. Vincent Shi, an Abington Heights student, drives a robot. Vincent Shi, an Abington Heights student, shows others students how to drive a robot. Sawyer…...
Editorial: Youth sports shouldn't be a privilege for the rich
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (341+ words) The Editors Bloomberg Opinion Sports equipment lines the dugout ahead of a youth baseball game in Aston, Pa. , Tuesday, May 27, 2025. It's often said a parent's love can't be measured, but a recent survey on youth sports may come close. For…...
Freeland MMI student achieves top award in Girl Scouting
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (195+ words) Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania announces Erica Schwear, class of "26 from Luzerne County, has earned the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Girl Scout Gold Award. Schwear devoted a minimum of 80 hours to problem-solving, planning, and implementing her…...
Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
1+ week, 2+ day ago (622+ words) By ANNIE MA Associated Press The U. S. Department of Education building in Washington on Dec. 3, 2024. WASHINGTON " The Education Department said Monday it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding protections for transgender students, backing away…...
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safe
1+ week, 5+ day ago (880+ words) By SARAH RAZA Associated Press Painted Easter eggs hang from an Easter Tree in Saalfeld, central Germany, on March 30, 2018. SIOUX FALLS, S. D. " Easter is around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about how to decorate your eggs. Whether you're…...
Remember When: What we did after school
1+ week, 5+ day ago (615+ words) By Tom Mooney Remember When I never actually saw two kids sharing a single ice cream soda with two straws while gazing lovingly at one another. That scene, I think, was more a creation of magazine cover illustrators than a…...
Times Leader Career Expo brings job seekers face-to-face with area employers
2+ week, 1+ day ago (427+ words) Times Leader expo brings job seekers, employers face-to-face Hundreds of job seekers got to find out from area employers what jobs are available in the region during Tuesday's Times Leader's 33rd annual Career Expo at Mohegan Arena. The Mohegan Arena sign…...
Tiny Learners Learning Center presents spring show
2+ week, 5+ day ago (200+ words) Tiny Learners students present annual show Lena Keeler from Miss Sandy and Ann's class checks the Easter Eggs in the Easter Rabbit play on Wednesday, March 25, at the Wyoming Area Intermediate Center, West Pittston, during the Tiny Learners Learning Center…...