25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Graduated From Binghamton University

People sometimes think of Binghamton University as a place where students go to prepare for careers in business, science, law, and other demanding fields. That is certainly part of its reputation. Yet the university has also educated actors, comedians, musicians, writers, television personalities, political leaders, and people who helped build major American companies. Some of those names are so familiar that their connection to this SUNY campus in New York’s Southern Tier comes as a surprise.

Lawsuit over Family Foundation School in Hancock

HANCOCK, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A controversial boarding school for troubled teens that operated in Hancock for 30 years is back in court a year after one of its former teachers was sent to prison for raping students. A New York City law firm is using what was learned in the trial to sue not only […]

Kennedy students learn about fire prevention

The Nanticoke Fire Department recently visited the Kennedy Early Childhood Center in the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. Firefighter C

Binghamton High’s Main Street entrance open after 40 years

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – For the first time in over 40 years, visitors to Binghamton High are entering the school through its original front entrance. The district cut the ribbon this morning on renovations to the school’s historic Main Street entrance. The entryway had stopped being used in the early 80’s when what was then […]

Bloomsburg Campus Hit Hardest By University Layoffs

BLOOMSBURG — Bloomsburg will endure the most of proposed faculty layoffs at Commonwealth University, with 78 professors receiving possible termination notices. The Press Enterprise reports that represents 72 percent of the university’s 108 faculty layoff notices. The proposed cuts could eliminate nearly 29 percent of Bloomsburg’s faculty, compared...

Tri-County Youth Football Championships Set for This Sunday at Mahanoy Area

The Tri-County Youth Football League’s 2026 championship matchups are set, with Ashland, Schuylkill Haven and Lehighton advancing following semifinal victories. Championship day will take place Sunday, November 8, 2026 , at Mahanoy Area . Location change: The championships will be held at Mahanoy Area instead of the previously announced Pottsville location. Tri-County Youth Football Semifinal Results In the A-team semifinals, top-seeded Ashland defeated fourth-seeded Jim Thorpe, 32–0, to earn a championship berth. Third-seeded Lehighton edged second-seeded Blue Mountain, 7–6, to advance to the title game against Ashland. In the B-team bracket, second-seeded Schuylkill Haven defeated third-seeded Mahanoy, 27–7. The victory sets up a championship matchup against top-seeded Lehighton, which shut out fifth-seeded Pottsville, 21–0. 2026 Semifinal Scores — Numbers Indicate Playoff Seeds Level Result A-Team (1) Ashland defeated (4) Jim Thorpe, 32–0 . A-Team (3) Lehighton defeated (2) Blue Mountain, 7–6 . B-Team (2) Schuylkill Haven defeated (3) Mahanoy, 27–7 . B-Team (1) Lehighton defeated (5) Pottsville, 21–0 . Championship Schedule: November 8 at Mahanoy Area Sunday’s activities begin with a C-team scrimmage at 11 a.m., followed by the B-team championship at noon. The A-team championship will begin approximately five minutes after the conclusion of the B-team medal presentations. Sunday,

Bloomsburg receives most of Commonwealth University’s potential faculty layoff notices

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA CO., (WOLF) — A student-organized walkout Monday protested potential faculty and staff cuts at Commonwealth University, as Bloomsburg’s campus emerged as the site of most of the system’s faculty termination notices. A Nov. 3 report by WKOK, citing The Press Enterprise, said 78 Bloomsburg faculty...

Piano students take part in recital at Wilkes University

The Northeast Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association recently presented more than 60 piano students in recitals held at the Dorothy Dickson D

St. Nicholas-St. Mary principal kisses steer to reward first-graders

Being the good sport that he is, St. Nicholas - St. Mary School Principal Jason Tribbet was getting ready Wednesday morning to kiss a big furr

Redeemer claims girls soccer title

Two long runs up the left side by Lia Limongelli led to the goals that made Holy Redeemer district champions. Following a scoreless

Schuylkill County Football Playoff Scores: District XI and Eastern Conference

Follow Schuylkill County high school football playoff scores for November 5–7, 2026 , including the first round of the District XI playoffs and the Eastern Conference Championship. Thursday’s Class 3A results saw Northwestern Lehigh defeat Panther Valley, 64–0 , and Jim Thorpe defeat Tamaqua, 48–27 . Additional final scores will be posted below as they become available. A dash (—) indicates a score has not yet been posted. Bold team names identify winners in completed games. Thursday, November 5, 2026 District XI Class 3A Results November 5 — Class 3A Final Scores Matchup Final Score Northwestern Lehigh Panther Valley 64 0 Jim Thorpe Tamaqua 48 27 Friday, November 6, 2026 District XI Class 1A November 6 — Class 1A Scoreboard Matchup Score Lackawanna Trail Williams Valley — — Marian Catholic Tri-Valley — — District XI Class 2A November 6 — Class 2A Scoreboard Matchup Score Catasauqua Schuylkill Haven — — Northern Lehigh Shenandoah Valley — — Eastern Conference Championship November 6 — Eastern Conference Championship Scoreboard Matchup Score Mahanoy Area Old Forge — — Saturday, November 7, 2026 District XI Class 4A November 7 — Class 4A Scoreboard Matchup Score Bangor Blue Mountain — — Lehighton Pottsville — — North

Pennsylvania High School Football District Playoff Brackets, Schedule - November 2

Pennsylvania high school football District action starts Friday, November 6 in most classifications. Championship Dates Class 1A - November 13 Class 2A - Nov

Pennsylvania Students Will Lose Their Phones All Day, Including Lunch and Recess, Starting in the 2027-28 School Year

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1014 on Oct. 26, 2026. Schools must bar student phone use from first bell to last by the 2027-28 school year, with four sets of exceptions.

Fab Five: Pennsylvania High School Football Games to Watch in Playoffs Week 1

Many of the state's top teams have the week off, but there are still some high-profile matches in Round 1 of the district round of the playoffs

Four-Star Nebraska Commit Khalil Taylor Facing Suspension After Throwing Punch In Pennsylvania High School Game

Nebraska Cornhuskers commit Khalil Taylor could well see his high school football career come to an early end after an ugly brawl in the final game of his regular season. Taylor plays for Pennsylvania powerhouse Pine-Richland, which finished off a 9-1 regular season with a 49-21 victory over Plum last Friday. The win secured the Rams the […] The post Four-Star Nebraska Commit Khalil Taylor Facing Suspension After Throwing Punch In Pennsylvania High School Game appeared first on BroBible.

Bell to Bell Phone Ban for Pennsylvania Schools

Susquehanna University announces free tuition for eligible students in 10 PA counties

Students in 10 Pennsylvania counties could have the opportunity to attend Susquehanna University tuition-free. The school in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, announced on Wednesday that the program will serve eligible residents of Centre, Columbia, Dauphin, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder and Union counties. Students entering in fall 2027 from families earning an income of up to $100,000 can attend Susquehanna with their tuition fully covered.

Elections over, Shapiro quiet on commitment to federal school choice program

(The Center Square) – Roughly 1.8 million students in Pennsylvania are potentially impacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s waffling over joining the federal school choice tax credit program. With elections in the rearview, its unclear when the administration will publicize its decision. The Center Square was unsuccessful in reaching the governor’s communications team on Thursday. In the meantime, a vocal coalition of program supporters sent a letter to Shapiro encouraging him to opt-in giving families access to educational support long financially out of reach. “That’s what makes this program so exciting,” said Jenny Sved, executive director of Teach PA, and one of nearly two dozen signatories from The Coalition for Educational Freedom, in a statement shared with The Center Square. “Whether it’s helping a family afford Jewish day school tuition, giving a public school student access to tutoring or SAT prep, or providing additional support for a child with special needs, this is a win for families across Pennsylvania.” The proposed program regulations from the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service allow eligible taxpayers to claim an annual credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, or up to $3,400 for married couples filing jointly.