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School vouchers are major part of conversation at Harrisburg town hall
Nearly 120 residents gathered at Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church in Harrisburg on Tuesday evening for a town hall meeting that focused on education. The event was run by Black Pastors United for Education, led by founder Rev. Joshua Robertson of The Rock Church in Harrisburg, who said education is the start to a better community.
Harrisburg School District lays groundwork for superintendent search
The Harrisburg School District has started the process of selecting its next superintendent, aiming to make the hire before the start of the next school year. During a Tuesday evening school board meeting, Harrisburg School District receiver Dr. Lori Suski accepted Harrisburg superintendent Eric Turman’s resignation, as he is expected to begin working as the new superintendent for Central Dauphin School District no later than August.
Letter: North Penn School District issues rooted in Harrisburg failures
(The following is a Letter to the Editor from North Penn School District parent Karalyn McGrorty Derstine, Ed. D. The views expressed within are her own.) Our community has experienced an unbelievable tragedy. I am heartsick for the victim and witnesses to the assault. I am deeply troubled by the failures of the system. I support a full investigation and those found responsible held accountable and face appropriate consequences.
High School Girl's flag football team representing Philadelphia Eagles wins inaugural Big 33 Tournament
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WGAL) — Over the weekend in Mechanicsburg, the first Big 33 Girl's Flag Football tournament was held with four teams competing. The event happened because of a partnership between the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) and the NFL. A team representing the Philadelphia Eagles organization defeated...
Central Dauphin’s Nate Payne leads coaches’ Mid-Penn Commonwealth baseball all-star picks
A consistent star-level contributor the last few years for Central Dauphin, Nate Payne received another big honor. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Mechanicsburg’s Sam Rybacki, Carlisle’s Alexis Kline headline coaches’ Mid-Penn Keystone softball all-star picks
Sam Rybacki and Alexis Kline were two of the top hitting/pitching stars in their conference this year, and on Monday, they received top honors among their division. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Lebanon County students welcomed to North Museum's yearly Science & Engineering Fair
The North Museum of Nature and Science is expanding its Science & Engineering Fair, becoming one of four regional science and engineering fairs in Pennsylvania by opening it up to students from Lebanon County. . The 73rd NMSEF will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2025, at Millersville University and invites Lebanon...
Camp Hill’s Dom Tozzi highlights coaches’ Mid-Penn Capital baseball all-star picks
A top star in the area the last few years, Camp Hill’s Dom Tozzi added another highlight to his Lions career. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Mechanicsburg’s Jeff Lougee, Reese Young highlights coaches’ Mid-Penn Keystone baseball all-star picks
After leading the Mechanicsburg Wildcats to a District 3 championship game, teammates Jeff Lougee and Reese Young shared some recognition on Monday. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Powered by Reese Young, Mechanicsburg repeats as District 3 5A champion over Gov. Mifflin
READING – Reese Young admitted he was shocked by a hard-hit ball in the third inning. Understandable, that knock led to just his first run allowed in the District 3 playoffs since his sophomore year. UConn commit Bryce Detwiler put the barrel on one, the devastating crack met with...
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