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 […]

Binghamton University students turn EMT frustration into a new company

EMS personnel across the country may soon have significantly more time to respond to critical emergencies thanks to new technology pioneered by two Binghamton University students. While the COVID-19 pandemic was spent sheltering indoors away from others, it helped spur a passion in emergency services for Binghamton University seniors Joshua Ackerman and Yoav Reshef. Now years removed from the high school days that marked the start of their foray into becoming EMTs, the two are working to make life easier for emergency service workers. Thanks to technology developed by the students’ company, Lucent EMS Solutions, EMTs could save precious time formerly spent filing paperwork, allowing for more efficient processes and ultimately, more time helping those in need. In October, Lucent won second place at Empire State Development and FuzeHub's invention competition, winning $110,000. Binghamton University students develop time-saving technology for EMTs Originally started in February 2026, Lucent has had an objectively successful year, as far as new companies go. Before taking home second place in the invention competition, Lucent won the grand prize at the NY Business Plan Competition in April — resulting in a critical $25,000 check that has helped the company grow in the following months. The core

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

Fourth-graders bring saints to life for All Saints’ Day Mass in Wilkes-Barre

St. Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier who cut his cloak in half to share it with a beggar. St. Patrick forgave the pirates who ki

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

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

Pennsylvania High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 2, 2026)

Roman Catholic jumps to No. 7 after beating St. Joseph's Prep for first time in 27 years in regular season; Hopewell, Great Valley enter rankings

East Lycoming school receives bomb threat same day as Union County school

Lairdsville, Pa. — Renn Elementary School was evacuated this morning after a bomb threat was called into the school, according to East Lycoming School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory S. Scoggins. A bomb threat was also made to Linntown Intermediate School in Lewisburg this morning. Police have not said whether the two incidents are related. The call came to Renn Elementary School at approximately 8:35 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police were contacted immediately, and the building was evacuated. Staff and school resource officers moved students safely to an off-site location, where they sheltered in place. When it became clear that state police K-9 units would need additional time to arrive and clear the building, the district began its parent reunification process. All students were either reunited with parents and guardians or sent home on school buses. Two bomb-sniffing K-9 units later completed a thorough sweep of the building and surrounding vehicles. The school was given an all-clear shortly after noon. Scoggins said no students or staff were injured. In a letter to families, Scoggins thanked district staff, Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement, the Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company, St. Mark’s Church, the Lairdsville Cornerstone Restaurant, bus drivers, and parents and

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.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 3, 2026

The high school football regular season is in the books throughout Pennsylvania. Now teams focus on district playoffs or qualifying for the PIAA postseason through subregional rounds. Half of the changes in the weekly Trib HSSN state rankings this week took place in Class 6A, where there has been little...

Bell to Bell Phone Ban for Pennsylvania Schools

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.

Pennsylvania university offers ‘tuition pledge’ to local counties

SELINSGROVE, Pa. (WHTM) — Certain students in some local counties will have tuition covered if they choose to go to a certain Pennsylvania college. Susquehanna University is offering to cover tuition for eligible students from Dauphin, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry counties in our area as part of what they’re calling the “Susquehanna Tuition Pledge.” It […]

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

PA state rep. shares leadership journey with students

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local students are getting a firsthand look at leadership and what it takes to make a difference in their community. A classroom lesson in public service is inspiring local students to get involved and follow their dreams. A Pennsylvania state representative shares his journey with students and what it takes […]

Pa. high school football scores, District 3 live updates

Six SCAC teams are set to begin the District 3 high school football playoffs. Games will take place on Friday, Nov. 6, with one game scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7. The teams that open play this weekend are York Catholic, Susquehannock, Dover, Northeastern, York High, and Dallastown. It's time for...

Vote: Who is the best ‘glue player’ in Pa. high school field hockey in 2026?

Last month, PennLive featured some of the best “glue players” in Pennsylvania high school field hockey in 2026. Now we’re turning to readers to decide which unsung star is the best of the best in 2026. Vote for the best forward in Pa. field hockey | Vote...

Jumper’s decades of dedication turn Big Spring into worthy site of PIAA’s biggest meet

Big Spring High School and rural Cumberland County will host Pennsylvania’s biggest high school cross country meet for the first time Saturday. For Bob Jumper, the long-time Big Spring coach and cross-country advocate, it’s the culmination of years of hard work. Even a man of such lofty ideals didn’t dream of hosting the state championships —at least not initially.

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.