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PennLive.com

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Ephrata at Northern District 3 football quarterfinal game to stream live on PennLive

A year after winning just one game, Northern closed out this season having rattled off nine straight wins. That 9-1 record was good enough to earn the second seed in the District 3 Class 5A playoffs. There, its biggest test of the turnaround comes in a quarterfinal matchup with No. 7 Ephrata.

Ephrata, PA · 2d

6abc Action News

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Teachers union proposes alternative to closing 17 Philadelphia schools

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is urging the School District of Philadelphia and the school board to reconsider plans to close 17 schools.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Drexel's physician assistant program faces accreditation probation

In July 2026, Drexel University’s physician assistant program was placed on accreditation-probation by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant following an evaluation that identified 40 areas of noncompliance with accreditation standards. Accreditation-probation is a temporary accreditation status granted to programs when they do not meet...

Philadelphia, PA · 12h

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Princeton, University of Pennsylvania Named to WalletHub’s 2027 Best Universities Rankings

Two universities in the greater Philadelphia region have been named among the best schools in a national ranking. According to WalletHub, a personal-finance website, Princeton University ranked No. 1 on WalletHub's The Best Universities Ranking for 2027. The University of Pennsylvania ranked No. 7. To determine which schools provide the...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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School Spirt: Doing Nothing has become Everything

When I, a junior, walk through the cafeteria doors each morning, I don’t feel a sense of pride, nor a vivid excitement to be at school. Those ideas are foreign to students at South. What I’ve found, after reflecting upon this feeling, is that I don’t feel like a...

Warrington Township, PA · 1d

VISTA.Today

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Ursinus College Secures More Than $10 Million in Projected Support for Student Scholarships

As Ursinus College prepares to select its milestone 10th cohort of Abele Scholars, the college and the Abele Family Foundation are beginning a new chapter in their partnership. Building on its longstanding support, which enabled Ursinus to launch the Abele Scholars Program in 2018, the foundation — established by Will...

Collegeville, PA · 1d

6abc Action News

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Delayed Buses: Philly parents say it's been a bumpy road getting kids to school on time

According to Tymeera Hicks, school begins at 8:30 a.m., but the bus did not arrive until about 10:40 a.m.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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What does academic transformation mean for co-op?

Fall 2027 will mark the beginning of Drexel University’s new semester-based calendar, which has students asking what changes will be made to its hallmark co-op program. The Triangle sat down with Lynne Hickle, executive director of the co-op program, and Rose Sullivan, assistant director of University Advising, to address these concerns and outline how the university plans to support students through the transition.

Philadelphia, PA · 12h

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Drexel Freezes Elementary Education Major, Leaving Just 7 New Students This Fall

Drexel University has paused admission into its in-person elementary education major after just seven new full-time School of Education students enrolled this fall, a decision the school is calling temporary even as current students and a major donor push back. The pause leaves the future of a program that has fed teachers directly into Philadelphia classrooms for years in limbo, at a moment when the city is already struggling to keep enough educators in front of students.

Philadelphia, PA · 9h

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Upland Country Day School: Chester County Roots, Finnish Hockey Traditions

Independent thinking is encouraged at Upland Country Day School in Chester County. So is playing ice hockey in Finland. The nonsectarian day school was founded in 1948 by a group of mothers focused on independent thinking and collaborative learning, according to Spanish teacher Sylvia Barreiro, who spoke about the school’s origins at a community meeting in November 2007.

Chester County, PA · 2d

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Medical health internships available for rising seniors

Students who are interested in the medical field have many pathways they can take in order to get to their end goal. One of the ways available to high school rising seniors is the Medical Health Professions Senior-only program partnership between BCTC, Reading Hospital Tower Health, and Penn State Berks. Mrs. Del Conte’s presentation on information about these programs states that they have “College-level education, training as a health care professional, and job Shadow experiences.” Some of these programs start at the beginning of the summer for those who want to get a head start, or students can start in the fall or spring semester. At Penn State Berks: there are Introduction to Bioethics, Chemistry Theory, and Chemistry Lab. At Reading Hospital School of Health Science: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Diseases, Healthcare Systems, Trends, Professions, Technology, Ethics, healthcare skills – vital signs, isolation procedures, breath and bowel sounds, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider, and First Aid Certifications.

Reading, PA · 1d

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Neshaminy Seniors Commit to Play Collegiate Sports

On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, twenty-three Neshaminy seniors were recognized for committing to compete in their sport at the collegiate level. Student-athletes will be recognized individually by sport at a later date. Anna Axenroth – Saint Francis University (Soccer) Alexis Barnes – Alvernia University (Soccer) Mia Brooks –...

Langhorne, PA · 21h

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Fertile Ground for Young Minds: Renovation for Education at Wilmington Friends School

It’s no secret that young children have an infinite capacity to imagine, create, and expand their minds. And Wilmington Friends School in Delaware offers the perfect environment to let children elevate their learning experience on a daily basis. The School has recently completed a full renovation of its lower...

Wilmington, DE · 1d

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Penn State Berks Biology Ahead Program Sets Students Up for Success

Pictured above: The 2026 Biology Ahead cohort welcomed 13 students from across Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and Iowa. Photo courtesy of Samantha Bower. This summer, Penn State Berks hosted the second cohort of its Biology Ahead bridge program for incoming students interested in majoring in biology or another related life science. The goal of the program, which ran from July 5 to July 31, is to enhance academic preparedness and create a support system for its diverse student group.

Berks County, PA · 15h

Triangle

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Westphal begins search for new dean

On Nov. 3, Drexel University’s Office of the Provost announced the search committee for the next Dean of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. This announcement comes almost a year after the previous dean, Jason Schupbach, stepped down to take the role as President of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

Philadelphia, PA · 12h

South Jersey Media

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Delran boys’ soccer season ends with hard-fought playoff loss

On a warm Autumn afternoon Nov. 4, nearly 200 fans packed the huge soccer field surrounded on three sides by trees just 10 yards out of bounds as the host Delran High School boys’ soccer team got ready to play Arthur Johnson High in the first round of the Central Jersey Group 2 playoffs. There […]

Delran, NJ · 2d

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Philadelphia Parents of Students With Special Needs Report Late Buses, Tracking App Glitches

Some parents of School District of Philadelphia students with special needs say repeated transportation problems with the district's new transportation contractor have delayed their children's trips to and from school. According to an Action News 6abc report, Zum began operating this school year under a five-year, $483 million contract with...

Philadelphia, PA · 10h

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NBC10 interviewed two Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors about the 5k they organized for this Saturday

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors Ethan Gold and Eliza Meersman have organized their second 5K run and walk to benefit Hand2Paw, which provides “paid internships working with rescue animals as a way to strengthen connection, compassion, and community for young adults from underrepresented communities, including those experiencing housing insecurity or foster care involvement.”

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 1d

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Prepping for Preps ’26-27: Germantown Academy (Girls)

–– — (Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Fort Washington, PA · 2d

VISTA.Today

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Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair Draws 178 Employers

At most college career fairs, students chase employers. At Williamson College of the Trades in Media, it’s the other way around. On Nov. 4, recruiters from 178 companies in 19 states filled the Middletown Township campus for the school’s twice-yearly career fair, reports Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d