An analysis of recent U.S. Census Bureau data shows that parts of the student debt forgiveness plan announced by the administration last month — one of the
The Biden Administration’s recent announcement regarding student debt relief thrust the topic into the forefront of the news. Under the program, students awarded Pell Grants
Last October, PennDOT and PDE reached out to approximately 375,000 drivers with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) to issue a survey that will connect interested drivers
Five years of grant funding awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education will support Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg. READ: Chambersburg: Nursing
It’s Hunger Action Month and SCCAP wants you to know they operate two food pantries. One in Franklin County and one in Adams County as
Wilson College has named Kathy M. Buck, M.S.W., as the new vice president for student development and dean of students.
Area students have completed requirements for graduation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts
On September 24th, 2022, at Cowans Gap State Park, located at, 6235 Aughwick Rd, Fort Loudon, PA 17224. Organizations representing Franklin & Fulton Counties will come
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Agriculture today announced that it has received more than $222,000 in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
The Chambersburg Area Senior High School Class of 1972 will be hosting a 50th reunion celebration on Saturday, October 15 from 5 – 10 PM
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on President Biden’s announcement to cancel $10,000 of student debt for people making less than
Back to school can be a chaotic and exciting time. It can also be overwhelming for children and adolescents. There are many signs that you
Greencastle-Antrim educators voted overwhelmingly today to authorize a strike if the negotiating team deems it necessary. The strike authorization was backed by 90 percent of
As most Franklin County area schools go back into session for the 2022-23 school year, here are the increases each of them will see in
This week, Representative Rob Kauffman joined a group of House Republican lawmakers in calling for acting Pennsylvania Education Secretary Eric Hagarty’s resignation unless he takes
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has published guidance on its website for gender identity. Described on the page is a definition for binary gender, which
As summer nights shorten and the school year approaches, you may be looking for ways to reduce the stress and costs of back-to-school preparations and
The Pennsylvania Legislature is sending $1 million to college campuses for the upcoming school year to address student food insecurity at institutions of higher learning.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today announced the availability of three grant programs totaling $5 million to support Pennsylvania’s educator workforce and increase the
The Franklin County Historical Society will open Brown’s Mill School for tours by donation on SaturdayAugust 6 & Sunday August 7 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Students from Franklin County have completed the requirements for their graduation from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania this May 2022. Over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate
Bartlett Tree Experts is proud to announce that The Ingram Amphitheater at the Penn State Mont Alto Arboretum has been dedicated in honor of Bartlett
The following students from Franklin County have been named to the spring 2022 dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students achieve dean’s list status
The Franklin County Historical Society will hold a book signing with John Brown in Chambersburg (3rd Edition) author Virginia Stake on Saturday, July 16 from
Eight graduates from Franklin county were celebrated by friends, family and faculty this month as members of Reach Cyber Charter School’s Class of 2022. These
At tonight’s Chambersburg Area School District Board meeting, the board accepted the resignation and separation agreement for Dr. Dion Betts, who had been serving as
Monday, July 18 at 6:30 pm, the Coyle Free Library, 102 North Main St, will host a bilingual poetry event . Mexican poet Manuel Iris
Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. READ: DOH: Covid Vaccine Approved for Children Six
Pennsylvania’s above-estimate tax revenues have been a boon for its public education system – per-pupil spending hit an all-time high, according to an analysis from the Commonwealth Foundation.
Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced nearly $20 million in PAsmart Advancing Grants to expand access to computer science and science, technology,
The Wolf Administration joined educators and students at Reading Area Community College (RACC) to highlight Governor Tom Wolf’s plan for a new scholarship program to
Help us “Stuff the Bus” by donating needed school supplies to be used by students at all five school districts in Franklin County. READ: Chambersburg
Just added to the warbird line-up at Cumberland is the Capital Wing Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder, a 1930s art-deco design with bright yellow gull wings. It
Following more than two years of public input and meetings with education professionals and subject-matter experts to develop content and provide feedback, the State Board
Graduation at Fannett-Metal High School for the Class of 2022 was held indoors Friday, May 27 due to the inclement weather forecast. Family and friends anxiously
Governor Tom Wolf joined at rally with state and local officials, advocates and gun violence survivors at a in Philadelphia to urge elected officials to
Senator Doug Mastriano released a statement today that called for additional funding to be added to this year’s budget to go towards fortifying school security
The 14-week program will run simultaneously at the PSP Academy in Hershey and the PSP Southwest Training Center in Greensburg.
The Franklin County Historical Society Old Jail Museum announces it will join museums nationwide in participating in the summer of Blue Star Museums, a program
Early last month, we reported on Chambersburg Area Senior High School teacher Benjamin A. Duran- Tobias charged with sexually assaulting a student. That incident resulted
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