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UD breaks ground on Biden Hall

The future home of the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration is officially under construction at the University of Delaware. Ground was broken Monday for Biden Hall, a facility of about 30,000 square on South Green between Morris Library and Robinson Hall. It is expected to open in fall of 2029.

Newark, DE · 2d
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Prepping for Preps '26-27: Cardinal O'Hara (Girls)

(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 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Springfield, PA · 1d
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Where Villanovans Chose to Vote

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts hosted students registered to vote under their Villanova addresses for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Some students chose to vote at the Mullen Center, while others voted by mail-in ballot, though all had their own reasons for where they were registered to vote. For some students, choosing where they are registered to vote is about convenience. For others, it is about what they want to represent with their vote.

Villanova, PA · 1d
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Red Clay revives plan to close McKean as high school: Education roundup

Red Clay Consolidated School District is trudging ahead with transition planning toward a McKean "Innovation Center," though some community resistance remains. The school system has revamped plans for that transition, while laying out pledges for more community and school engagement. Meanwhile, the school choice window has once again opened across Delaware. In this weekly roundup, we'll catch you up on these and other education stories you may have missed. Did we miss another education story? Let me know: kepowers@usatodayco.com Red Clay revives plan to close McKean as a high school Delaware's largest school district is continuing a plan to phase out its nearly 60-year-old Thomas McKean High School. Back in April, the school board had voted to "postpone" the effort, until it met several conditions that "ensure adequate planning, communication and student transition," according to the resolution by member Najma Landis. Now, district leaders have pitched a new report , and timeline, aiming to meet those conditions – and still transition the Pike Creek high school into a "Thomas McKean Innovation Center." That won't be a vocational-technical school. The plan hinges on transitioning McKean into a drop-in center for career and technical programming, industry credentialing and more, while diverting families

Wilmington, DE · 2d

NBC Philadelphia

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High school students organize 5K race to raise money for animal rescues

Two Montgomery County high school students organized a 5K run and walk to raise money for local animal shelters and organizations. The Paws to the Rescue 5K takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 am. at Victory Fields in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors Ethan Gold...

Lafayette Hill, PA · 11h

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Engineering Ahead Marks 11th Year of Preparing Future Engineers for Success

Pictured above: Penn State Berks is helping a future generation of engineering students to succeed through the college’s Engineering Ahead program. Eighteen students participated in this year’s program. Photo courtesy of Samantha Bower. Penn State Berks is helping prepare the next generation of engineers through its Engineering Ahead...

Berks County, PA · 1d

PennLive.com

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Ephrata at Northern District 3 football quarterfinal game to stream live on PennLive

A year after winning just one game, Northern closed out this season having rattled off nine straight wins. That 9-1 record was good enough to earn the second seed in the District 3 Class 5A playoffs. There, its biggest test of the turnaround comes in a quarterfinal matchup with No. 7 Ephrata.

Ephrata, PA · 18h

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Prepping for Preps '26-27: Dock Mennonite (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 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Lansdale, PA · 1d

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Delaware County Community College Presents “Beating a Dead Horse” Nov. 18-21

Delaware County Community College presents its fall student theatre production, the dark comedy “Beating a Dead Horse,” Nov. 18-21, 7 PM, at the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media, in the Academic Building’s Large Auditorium. Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on...

Delaware County, PA · 2d

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North Catholic volleyball sweeps Garden Spot for PIAA win

North Catholic’s volleyball team had little trouble dispatching Garden Spot in the first round of the PIAA Class 5A playoffs on Tuesday, downing the Spartans by scores of 25-18, 25-19 and 25-10 at North Catholic High School. “We saw some film on them from the (District 3) championship game...

New Holland, PA · 2d

DELCO.Today

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At Bryn Mawr College, an Institute of Failure Teaches Students It’s OK to Fall Short

Bryn Mawr College wants its students to get comfortable with falling short. Its Institute of Failure continues that effort Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the third installment of its Failure Monologues series, according to Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The event runs from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Dorothy...

Bryn Mawr, PA · 1d

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PIAA Class 3A field hockey first round photos: Garnet Valley at Emmaus, Nov. 10, 2026

Scenes from the PIAA Class 3A field hockey first round between Garnet Valley and Emmaus on Nov. 10, 2026.

Emmaus, PA · 1d

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Haverford’s unique school spirit

Athletics are a major part of Haverford’s community, and nothing is more representative of that than raw student engagement. Nearly every week, sporting events draw dozens, sometimes hundreds of students cheering on their peers. But at what point does cheering go too far?. For many students, athletic school spirit...

Haverford, PA · 13h

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Boyertown falls to the Villa Maria in District 1 field hockey championship game

On Saturday, the Boyertown Bears made it to the District 1 field hockey championship, only to get shut out by Villa Maria at Methacton High School. Before the game, Boyertown looked promising. They had an undefeated streak that lasted a little over 2 months and were the #1 seed for the championship.

Boyertown, PA · 2d

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Alvernia University to acquire Marian University

Alvernia University, in Pennsylvania, will acquire Marian University, in Wisconsin, per a plan announced Monday. The merger between the two Catholic nonprofits, located hundreds of miles apart, will focus on sharing both resources and institutional values, according to their leaders. But they offered few details into the proposed acquisition process or future structure of either institution.

Reading, PA · 1d

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BASH student creates show throughout year; premieres in Boyertown State Theater

From about halfway through last school year through the summer, Freshman Jill Neary recorded “The In-Between,” a mystery series set to premiere this Saturday, with other students from inside and outside the Boyertown area. According to Neary, the story is about a group of friends searching for Kai,...

Boyertown, PA · 3d

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Prepping for Preps ’26-27: Germantown Academy (Girls)

–– — (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 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Fort Washington, PA · 14h

glensidelocal.com

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Manor College in Jenkintown and Drexel University, Elkins Park campus looking to fill multiple positions

Manor College in Jenkintown is looking to fill the following open positions:. Assistant Director of Financial Aid (Full Time) Director of Student Health Services (CRNP) (Full Time, Shared Independent Contractor) On-Call Public Safety Officer (Part Time) Senior Financial Operations Accountant (Full Time) More details about each position here. Salus at...

Jenkintown, PA · 2d

6abc Action News

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Parents scrambling after Center City Philadelphia daycare announces closure

Bright Horizons says it is closing its location at 16th and Market streets.

Philadelphia, PA · 15h

gloucestercitynews.net

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Gloucester City School District Touts Academic Success Amid Growing Financial Concerns

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ — The Gloucester City School District is celebrating a series of academic achievements while confronting significant financial challenges tied to state funding limitations and rising operational costs, according to a year-end report released by Superintendent Sean Gorman. In the district’s annual spring-summer newsletter, school officials highlighted...

Gloucester City, NJ · 1d