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Bethlehem daycare provider purchases building, plans expansion
A Bethlehem childcare provider is now the proud owner of the building she operates her service in. Marquisha Fleetwood, founder and director of In Arms Reach Childcare Services LLC, has purchased ...
'It's vague as to what happened': Parents, students react to abrupt end to Boyertown school year
BOYERTOWN, Pa. - A district-wide notification went to families in the Boyertown Area School District late Wednesday night announcing the school year is over and there will be no classes for the final two days. "I think we all thought it was like a hoax," said Boyertown mom Jessica Weil....
Two Pennridge board members ordered books removed from schools, court documents say
Two Pennridge school board members secretly ordered the removal of over a dozen books in 2022 for school libraries, according to a settlement agreement between the district and a parent. Ricki Chaikin and Jordan Blomgren “ordered staff to remove books from the library” in a legal attestation made by Superintendent...
Mural that elementary school students helped design unveiled in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Youngsters created the new mural unveiled Friday in Bethlehem. The ribbon cutting was Friday on the Greenway at Hobart Street. Community Action Development Bethlehem, and two local artists, were behind the project. Students from Donegan Elementary School, led by art teacher Tiffany Anderson, helped with the design.
'Parents and Teachers' Bethlehem chapter marked a major milestone
Bethlehem chapter of program that gives parents tools for their kids' classroom success marks major milestone. The national program, which started in Missouri, works to educate parents of kids 0-5 to be their first teachers to better prepare them for the classroom.
Teen Podcasting Class Offered at BAPL
The class, which is free to attend, will cover both the technical and creative aspects of podcasting, as well as how to market a podcast. The Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) will host a teen podcasting class for young people interested in learning how to craft, record and share stories, interviews and more with an audience of listeners.
A ‘Revealing’ Decision: SV School Board Dispatch, May 2024
Saucon Valley School Board member Bill Broun writes about the board’s decision this week to enter a five-year commitment with the top-grade McGraw Hill mathematics program ‘Reveal’ as part of its broader efforts to make scholastic excellence a renewed focus. Est. Read Time: 4 mins. Here’s this...
Check out stars of Bucks County HS sports, making their teams' playoff dreams reality
Spring playoffs continued last week, with several Bucks County area teams competing for district and Catholic League championships. In addition, track and field season concluded with the PIAA Track & Field Championships. Check out the top performances from last week's playoff action in volleyball, lacrosse, and track & field. Then,...
LCCC Receives $8,000 Grant for Adult Literacy Program
The award will help LCCC continue providing adult English language learners with online resources to advance their reading, speaking, and digital literacy skills; skills which are necessary for gaining employment. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has received an $8,000 grant from the Dollar General...
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