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Abington’s Marching Ghosts place 2nd at U.S. Bands Championships

The Abington Senior High School Marching Ghosts placed second at the U.S. Bands Class 5A Championships at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown on Sunday, November 8. The squad scored 91.55 and earned caption awards for Best Overall Effect and Best Color Guard. 32 seniors accepted the second place trophy, school officials said.

Abington Township, PA · 1d

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Admissions & Recruitment Specialist, College Together

American higher education is in crisis: costs keep climbing and graduation rates remain stubbornly low. Too many Philadelphia students are left without an affordable, proven path to a degree. We can and must do better. College Together (CT) is a Philadelphia nonprofit building a new and trusted college option for...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Leap into Learning: Everything the CBSD Teacher Internship Has to Offer

Students who are looking to begin a career in education may not know where to start, especially as college application deadlines approach. The Central Bucks School District has a program in partnership with the Teacher Academy that guides students into the path of an educator. Mr. Melvin, the program director,...

Bucks County, PA · 2d

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West Chester’s Fight for College Affordability

According to NCAN’s (the National College Attainment Network) assessment of universities in 2023-24, only 32% of four year institutions were affordable to the average student. Many have to join the military in order to afford this heavy cost, with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs reporting in 2019 that 1/3rd of service members used their GI Bill benefits to pursue an education. Pennsylvania politicians and APSCUF are fighting to make college more affordable to the average population through the PA Promise.

West Chester, PA · 2d

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Temple University announces $1.039 million in funding for public safety

Congressman Brendan Boyle visited Temple University to deliver a check for $1.039 million in funding dedicated to strengthening campus public safety.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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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.

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Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair Draws 178 Employers

At most college career fairs, students chase employers. At Williamson College of the Trades in Media, it’s the other way around. On Nov. 4, recruiters from 178 companies in 19 states filled the Middletown Township campus for the school’s twice-yearly career fair, reports Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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District 11 4A football quarterfinal photos: North Schuylkill at Bethlehem Catholic, Nov. 7, 2026

Bethlehem Catholic hosted North Schuylkill in a district playoff contest on Saturday night.

Bethlehem, PA · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Drexel University at Elkins Park associate professor, program director named Wernick Award Winner by the Academy of Doctors of Audiology

Jonette Owen, AuD ‘03, MHA, FNAP, CH-AP, associate professor and associate program director for Clinical Education in Osborne Audiology at Drexel University’s Elkins Park Campus, has been named the recipient of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology 2026 Joel Wernick Award, recognizing her outstanding educational contributions to audiology and hearing science.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Prepping for Preps '26-27: Notre Dame (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.)

Villanova, PA · 1d

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Constitution Center taps college chief as president

On a bright morning along Independence Mall, school groups still move past the brick and glass home of the National Constitution Center, a place built to turn an old text into a living public argument. The institution has chosen a new leader for that work. Its board named Hiram E. Chodosh as Constitution Center president and chief executive, asking a longtime college leader to guide a museum, a forum, and a civic classroom at the same time, succeeding interim leader Vince Stango.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Camden Schools Aim to Cut Chronic Absenteeism in Half by 2027 With Home-Visit Push

Camden City School District — Subject of Attendance-Reduction Plan. Camden City School District has set a goal of cutting its chronic absenteeism rate in half by June 2027, with officials pointing to transportation troubles, housing instability, health problems and bullying as key reasons students are missing class. The district says 2,310 students were chronically absent, and its rate for the 2025–26 school year was 49 percent.

Camden, NJ · 1d

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Treasures Of Joy Childcare Set To Take Over Former Flanagan's Site In Plymouth Meeting

A new childcare option is headed for Plymouth Meeting, with Treasures of Joy Childcare Center preparing to open a location at 2914 Walton Road in Plymouth Township. The business already runs a center in Eagleville, and the Walton Road address carries its own history in the local childcare world. MoreThanTheCurve...

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 1d

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Football ready to fight on EA Day

The Gridiron Fords recently celebrated a 33-10 win against Germantown Academy after a 17-16 loss to Malvern Prep. The most recent win over Germantown brought the team to a 4-4 record. The tight game against Malvern showed Haverford’s opponents that they are serious contenders. “The biggest thing the team...

Haverford, PA · 2d

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School board reviews discipline trends, construction progress and technology policies

The Cherry Hill Board of Education’s Oct. 27 meeting focused on student discipline, construction improvements throughout the district and the ongoing implementation of new technology policies, with administrators outlining progress and areas requiring additional attention. Student discipline and support A major portion of the meeting centered on a presentation examining student discipline trends, disparities and […]

Cherry Hill, NJ · 3d

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Eagles Tackle Football Coach of the Week: Dennis Shaw, Chester High School

A Voice calls out from the hallway at Chester High School, "Coach, do you have a second?" Then, amid the din of squeaking sneakers and slamming lockers, The Voice fires back from his corner office, "Get in here and bring your backpack!" Then, the bell rings as chattering students shuffle...

Chester, PA · 4d

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Cougars girl soccer moved onto round three playoffs with 3-0 victory

The Cherry Hill East girls varsity soccer team (14-7) continued success on Friday, Nov. 6 defeated Washington Township high school (10-8) in a shutout of 3-0 in the second round of the group IV NJSIAA playoffs. Joelle Mateo (‘28) broke the silence of the first half after scoring two key...

Cherry Hill, NJ · 3d

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Citadel Heart of Learning Awards Return to Celebrate Region’s Exceptional Teachers

Some of the most influential people in a child’s life never make headlines. They’re the teachers who offer encouragement, recognize potential, and help students overcome challenges. Citadel Credit Union is inviting communities across Greater Philadelphia to honor those educators through its 2026-27 Heart of Learning Awards. Citadel invites...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d