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CCC student Damier Mills has busy life at theater, radio station and work

From growing up in Queens, New York, to moving to Williamstown, New Jersey, Damier Mills has had quite a journey to get to where he is in his lifetime. As a full-time student, Camden County College’s drama club president, 91.5 WDBK-FM success coordinator and water park cashier, he manages to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle while caring for himself and being reliable to others.

Williamstown, NJ · 1d
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Teachers union proposes alternative to closing 17 Philadelphia schools

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is urging the School District of Philadelphia and the school board to reconsider plans to close 17 schools.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Lakewood School District Continues Legal Battle Against New Jersey State Takeover

The Lakewood Board of Education is continuing its legal fight against New Jersey’s attempt to take control of the township’s public school district, as the ongoing dispute over local control and state intervention moves through administrative proceedings. The New Jersey Department of Education initiated the takeover process in...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 2d
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Drexel Freezes Elementary Education Major, Leaving Just 7 New Students This Fall

Drexel University has paused admission into its in-person elementary education major after just seven new full-time School of Education students enrolled this fall, a decision the school is calling temporary even as current students and a major donor push back. The pause leaves the future of a program that has fed teachers directly into Philadelphia classrooms for years in limbo, at a moment when the city is already struggling to keep enough educators in front of students.

Philadelphia, PA · 12h
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What does academic transformation mean for co-op?

Fall 2027 will mark the beginning of Drexel University’s new semester-based calendar, which has students asking what changes will be made to its hallmark co-op program. The Triangle sat down with Lynne Hickle, executive director of the co-op program, and Rose Sullivan, assistant director of University Advising, to address these concerns and outline how the university plans to support students through the transition.

Philadelphia, PA · 15h

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Week 3 in College Squash: Weekend Preview

College squash picks up pace this weekend, with 31 matches featuring 30 teams. The Ivy League’s competition season officially opens Friday, bringing many of its teams into the action for the first time this season. Philadelphia and Boston will be at the center of a busy slate of 18...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Triangle

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Westphal begins search for new dean

On Nov. 3, Drexel University’s Office of the Provost announced the search committee for the next Dean of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. This announcement comes almost a year after the previous dean, Jason Schupbach, stepped down to take the role as President of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

Philadelphia, PA · 15h

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Philadelphia Parents of Students With Special Needs Report Late Buses, Tracking App Glitches

Some parents of School District of Philadelphia students with special needs say repeated transportation problems with the district's new transportation contractor have delayed their children's trips to and from school. According to an Action News 6abc report, Zum began operating this school year under a five-year, $483 million contract with...

Philadelphia, PA · 13h

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NBC10 interviewed two Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors about the 5k they organized for this Saturday

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors Ethan Gold and Eliza Meersman have organized their second 5K run and walk to benefit Hand2Paw, which provides “paid internships working with rescue animals as a way to strengthen connection, compassion, and community for young adults from underrepresented communities, including those experiencing housing insecurity or foster care involvement.”

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 1d

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Men's Lacrosse Inks 10 on National Signing Day

VILLANOVA, Pa. – National Signing Day brings about a good deal of new blood for Villanova men's lacrosse as 10 newcomers pledged to the Wildcats on Wednesday. The signing class consists of two attackmen, three midfielders (one an SSDM), three poles (one primarily an LSM), a faceoff specialist and a goalkeeper, all of whom will join the 'Cats for the 2028 campaign and beyond.

Villanova, PA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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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Delayed Buses: Philly parents say it's been a bumpy road getting kids to school on time

According to Tymeera Hicks, school begins at 8:30 a.m., but the bus did not arrive until about 10:40 a.m.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Prepping for Preps ’26-27: Neumann-Goretti (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.)

Philadelphia, PA · 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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Pennsylvania Tax Credit Offers National Model of Benefits for Public School Kids

School counselors in Pennsylvania can have caseloads of more than 300 students. In high school, that means they’re not only responding to students’ mental health needs, but helping them meet all of their college application deadlines. In Philadelphia, that’s where Kelsey Smith comes in. She’s a college access coordinator at Furness High School, where she […]

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Philadelphia teachers union to release plan to prevent closure of 17 schools

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers will release a plan Wednesday to prevent the closure of 17 schools and improve building conditions. The union, which represents nearly 15,000 educators who work in the School District of Philadelphia, will share details about the plan during a news conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. PFT President Arthur Steinberg, teachers and elected officials are expected to attend.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d