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CB Principal Charged with Harassing Wife Gets New Job with District
DOYLESTOWN, PA—At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, a former middle school principal who was charged with trespassing at his wife’s Doylestown house last year was given a second chance with the district. In August of 2023, Kevin Marton, then principal at Tohickon Middle School, was charged with criminal trespass and harassment after entering his wife’s Mary Street home and refusing to leave. He was placed on administrative leave after the incident and later went on medical leave.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The charges against Marton were later reduced and he was put into...
Holy Ghost Prep secures first state baseball championship on walk-off double
The 2024 Holy Ghost Prep baseball team made history Thursday afternoon. The Firebirds rallied from a three-run deficit in the fifth inning to defeat District 7 runner-up Indiana 6-5 in the PIAA Class 4A state championship game at Penn State to capture the school's first state baseball title in dramatic fashion. ...
Jay-Z’s organization’s involvement in Pennsylvania’s school voucher debate raises ethics questions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Inside Beckett Life Center, a North Philly community center, families on Wednesday gathered around catered sandwiches and salads listening to several young volunteers laud a proposal that would pour millions of state dollars into vouchers to help them escape their underperforming public schools.It was one of 10 “dine and learn” events this month organized by Team Roc, the philanthropic arm of entertainment mogul Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, as part of the rapper’s high-profile involvement in the polarizing issue. Families were greeted with signage promoting the pending...
Philadelphia Catholic teacher retires after 52 years of dedicating life to her students
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia teacher who dedicated her life to serving her students is retiring after more than 50 years. Students and staff at St. Helena Incarnation Catholic School honored her for an incredible career on Thursday. Celeste Cline was overwhelmed with emotion during the celebration, marking the end of her 52-year teaching career.Students and staff gathered inside her classroom to honor the work she's done and to let her know how much she will be missed."All of her students every day walk past her door, all 260 students, she gives them a hug every morning and they...
Website on Philadelphia school building conditions goes down
An interactive website that gave families crucial information about the physical condition of Philadelphia public schools went down last month. The site contained data on 211 schools, more than two-thirds of which were found to be in “unsatisfactory” or “poor” condition, according to a previous analysis by the Logan Center. Parents could use the site […] The post Website on Philadelphia school building conditions goes down appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Fran Brown’s roster will include fastest high schooler in NJ history: ‘I told y’all I was going to do this’
Syracuse, N.Y. — Malachi James had been attempting to break New Jersey’s record in the 100 meters since his freshman year. In the final race of his high school career this week, the future Syracuse football player accomplished his goal, winning the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Tournament of Champions in a blistering 10.28 seconds.
La Salle High lacrosse falls to Radnor in PIAA Class 3A title game
La Salle High struck first in the opening seconds of Saturday's PIAA Class 3A boys' lacrosse title game at Penn State University, but powerful Radnor took control from there en route to a 9-6 win over the Explorers. The victory gave the Raptors their fourth straight PIAA Class 3A title...
Philadelphia senior Ylaine Zhu wins Gates Scholarship, will attend Drexel on full ride
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A School District of Philadelphia student is among the newest Gates Scholars.The Gates Scholarship was established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and it covers all college expenses for four years.Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush senior Ylaine Zhu has read the email she received several times after being notified she was awarded the Gates Scholarship."I ran downstairs to my parents, to my dad, I was like, I get to go to college for free," Zhu said. "I called my mom because she was at work... I got a huge scholarship, all my college was paid for."Ylaine...
La Salle rally comes up just short in PIAA Class 6A state championship game
La Salle College High was stymied in its bid for a fourth PIAA baseball championship Thursday night, falling to District 3 champion Hempfield 3-2 in the Class 6A state title game at Penn State. The loss snapped a 13-game win streak for the District 12 and Philadelphia Catholic League champion Explorers. ...
NASA Internship Opens Holy Family Senior Greg Walton’s Eyes to Limitless Career Possibilities
Holy Family University spotlights senior Criminal Justice major Greg Walton's NASA-approved internship under Special Agent Erik Saracino. Simple words with a powerful message. Holy Family University senior Criminal Justice major Greg Walton (a projected December 2024 graduate) hopes soon to carry this priceless advice into a career with the federal government.
Pennsylvania officials demanding answers for abrupt closure of University of the Arts
The abrupt closure of a 150-year-old arts and music university located in the heart of Philadelphia is prompting an investigation by Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry’s office. The attorney general has the authority to investigate the alleged missteps and wrongdoings of nonprofit organizations, charities, or institutions, which includes the University of the Arts. “We are […]
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