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Norristown Area High School student weighs in on metal detectors

WEST NORRITON — A Norristown Area High School student offered a perspective to the ongoing metal detector conversation earlier this week during a school board meeting. Brianna Arroyo, a senior and student representative to the school board, acknowledged long lines students face each morning to enter school. Metal detectors...

Norristown, PA · 9d

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A Mother Of The Movement

The Camden City School District (CCSD) is currently under state control. Under then-Governor Chris Christie, New Jersey took over CCSD in 2013. In the 13 years since, CCSD has closed, or transfered ownership of to charter schools, 12 of its schools and lost over half its students (from 12,608 students during the 2012-2013 school year (SY) to 6,596 in SY25-26), both exacerbated by the Urban Hope Act.

Camden, NJ · 9d

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Horan’s New Home: Say “Hello” to Haverford High School’s Head Principal (Continued)

The Fordian: Good afternoon, Dr. Horan! Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with The Fordian. To begin, the 26-27 school year marks your first year as Haverford High School’s new principal. What has been the biggest adjustment in moving from middle school to high school?

Haverford, PA · 8d

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Prepping for Preps ’26-27: Plymouth Whitemarsh (Boys)

–– — (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 2025-26 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus farcan be found here.)

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 9d

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Students celebrate HBCU week in Philadelphia with a battle of the bands

A celebration of historically Black colleges and universities is in full swing in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA · 9d

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Get ready for the 2026 South, Central Group 2 football playoffs

Check out all the action in the South and Central sections for Group 2. Also, cast a vote for which team you think will win each of the sectional titles. Here's a preview: More: Everything you need to know for the 2026 high school football season South Jersey Group 2 Bracket: (8) Haddon Heights at (1) West Deptford, Fri. 6; (5) Wall at (4) Monmouth, Fri. 6; (6) Ocean at (3) Eastside, Sat. 1; (7) Johnson at (2) Haddonfield, Fri. 7 Defending champion: Haddonfield Favorite: West Deptford. The Eagles have scored 304 points and have beaten teams by an average of nearly four touchdowns. The closest any team has come to slowing them down was in an hour-plus thunder delay in Jacksonville, Fla. Can anyone slow things down? A familiar foe probably looms in the semifinal round. Keep an eye on: Haddonfield. The Bulldogs were on a serious role until they ventured down I-295 to Exit 22. Surely, the Haddons would like to have a second bite at that apple. The combination of rivalry and talent might just be enough to pull off an upset. Scouting Report Eastside (7-1): Don’t sleep on the Tigers, who are unbeaten in the state

Haddonfield, NJ · 9d

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Widener University Names Four Alumni to Board of Trustees

Four Widener University alumni with experience in technology, business, and health care have joined the university’s board of trustees as its newest members. John Barry, Chris Hylen, Catherine Dauphinais Schaefer, and Jason Duff began their appointments in May, helping guide Widener’s educational quality, financial strength, and student experience.

Chester, PA · 8d

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City Council rebukes Drexel for Academy of Natural Sciences closure

On Monday, Oct. 26, the Philadelphia City Council sharply criticized Drexel University for the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences during a hearing at City Hall. Lawmakers and community members called for transparency and explored options to restore public access to the institution. The hearing, convened by the City...

Philadelphia, PA · 7d

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Career Fair at Williamson College of the Trades to Connect Students with Employers Seeking Skilled Workers

As employers across the country struggle to fill skilled trade positions, Williamson College of the Trades is helping bridge the gap by preparing the next generation of workers and connecting them with companies eager to hire. Williamson will host its fall career fair on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 8:30 to...

Media, PA · 8d

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Manor College of Jenkintown unveils new dental health center

Manor College unveiled its new Dental Health Center on Thursday, October 29 in a formal ribbon cutting ceremony on campus. “Good dental health leads to better chances of overall systemic health, this is why it is so important to have leading-edge facilities to provide not just the necessary dental safety net to our community, but a level of care on par with a premium private suburban metro dental office,” said Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College.

Jenkintown, PA · 7d

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Six New Tenure-Track Faculty at Haverford College in Pennsylvania

Haverford College, the highly selective liberal arts educational institution in suburban Philadelphia, has several new tenure-track faculty members this academic year. Here are brief biographies of the new faculty members. is an assistant professor of economics who researches economic inequalities in labor and education, especially as they relate to disability....

Haverford, PA · 8d

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Villanova’s Distance from the Party Scene Makes Going Out Riskier

Though the “college experience” has evolved greatly over the years, college party culture remains a widely accepted rite of passage for young adults. This experience can look vastly different depending on the school you attend, with some universities and colleges allowing student houses on or near campus, bringing the party scene closer to campus.

Villanova, PA · 9d

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Cherry Hill schools ask for help with AI explosion

BY NEILL BOROWSKI NJ Spotlight/70and73.com Logan Freedman worries that if young students rely too much on AI, they will miss out on learning the fundamental skills of research and communications. Reading textbooks, looking for problems and communicating when they need help are important for younger students, said Freedman, a senior at Cherry Hill High School […]

Cherry Hill, NJ · 8d

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Drexel students, activists hold march and vigil to demand Academy of Natural Sciences reopens

Dozens of Drexel students and activists gathered outside the now-shuttered Academy of Natural Sciences to demand he museum be reopened in a march and vigil.

Philadelphia, PA · 9d

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West Philadelphia bands, cheerleaders shine at HBCU week Battle of the Bands

Community and high school performers gathered in West Philadelphia Tuesday night for a Battle of the Bands event celebrating HBCU week. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker attended the showcase, which featured both bands and cheerleaders from across the city. The weeklong HBCU celebration will continue with a choir competition, college and...

Philadelphia, PA · 9d

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Bucks County School Becomes Backdrop for New Statewide Cellphone Law

Pennsylvania students will face a statewide, bell-to-bell cellphone restriction beginning with the 2027-28 school year under legislation signed in Bucks County, writes Emily Swanson for WHYY. The General Assembly sent Senate Bill 1014 to Gov. Josh Shapiro the week of Oct. 22, and he signed it Oct. 26 at Lenape...

Bucks County, PA · 10d

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Career Fair at Williamson College of the Trades to Connect Students with Employers Seeking Skilled Workers

Media, PA · 8d

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Swarthmore Adds Three Alumni to Board of Managers

Swarthmore College announced on Sept. 16 that three alumni joined the college’s Board of Managers (BoM): two new members, Jeremy Brest ’90 and Colin Convey ’97, and one returning member, Tom Hartnett ’94, P’26. In 2005, Brest founded the investment and advisory firm Framework Capital...

Swarthmore, PA · 8d

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Villanova Celebrates Grand Opening Of Vic Maggitti Hall

On Friday, Oct. 23, Villanova University celebrated the dedication and grand opening of Vic Maggitti Hall, the new home of Falvey Library. The event was hosted at the Riley Ellipse, directly in front of the new building. Guests enjoyed refreshments as students, faculty and alumni gathered to celebrate Falvey Library’s new home, which opened its doors on Monday, Oct. 19.

Villanova, PA · 9d

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Career Fair at Williamson College of the Trades to Connect Students with Employers Seeking Skilled Workers

Media, PA · 8d