Culture
Unearthed data makes Pennsylvaniaâs puberty blocker payouts look even sketchier(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Pennsylvania saw a meteoric rise in the number of adolescents receiving puberty blockers through an insurance billing code currently being investigated under the Trump administration… Read More
Culture
Planned Parenthood closing three Pennsylvania locationsPlanned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania is closing three abortion facilities in the Pittsburgh area, citing staffing shortages amid a statewide nursing crisis. The closures, which are temporary for now, include… Read More
Courts
Ukrainian Catholic church sues Pennsylvania town for right to build chapel in its own cemeteryA Catholic church is suing Pennsylvania town leaders for allegedly violating the churchâs freedom of religion with burdensome zoning requirements. The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church filed a lawsuit Jan. 7… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh bans all student cellphone use throughout school day in policy changeBefore Dec. 17, more than three-fourths of 56 Pittsburgh Public Schools had set their own regulations regarding student cellphones. The most recent school board meeting changed this to ban all âuse and possession of… Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia schools wrestle with long-term plans for 300+ buildings amid falling enrollmentFollowing a long-term trend, Philadelphiaâs public-school enrollment dropped again this year by nearly 800 students â prompting journalists to reemphasize discussions about the districtâs more than 300 buildings. âThe declining student population will likely… Read More
Public Education
Elementary school may fire DEI-expert principal for allegedly making antisemitic comments on parentâs voicemail(Daily Caller News Foundation) â A Montgomery County, Pa., elementary school principal is on administrative leave Friday after admitting he used antisemitic language, Philadelphia-area media outlets reported. After leaving a… Read More
Politics
Trump tells PA crowd some parts of life becoming affordable again and says he has proof(Daily Caller News Foundation) â President Donald Trump told supporters Tuesday at a Pennsylvania rally that data and price trends show the economy is improving. Trump delivered remarks… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Public education failed our children and our nation(Broad+Liberty) â If the Russians or the Chinese Communist Party wanted to take over or weaken America without firing a shot, they could focus on our children to slowly undermine… Read More
Government
Kash Patel talks in depth about attempted Trump assassin and his motives(Daily Caller News Foundation) â FBI Director Kash Patel told investigative journalist Catherine Herridge that hatred for the U.S. government and the two-party system played a role in Thomas Matthew Crooksâ… Read More
Government
Pennsylvania borough elects transgender mayorPennsylvania voters have elected the first openly transgender-identifying mayor in state history. Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant in Tuesdayâs Downingtown mayoral election with 64%… Read More
Politics
Abortion debate looms over elections in New Jersey, Virginia and PennsylvaniaÂWhile abortion is not on the ballot in any state election this week, the issue remains a crucial topic as three states could see shifts in political power. Two pro-abortion… Read More
Politics
Watch: Fetterman says Dems âneed to own the shutdownâ as millions lose SNAP benefitsÂPennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Sunday heâs âdeeply, deeply distressed that 42 million Americans are going to lose their SNAP benefits,â which is why he has opposed shutting down… Read More
Public Education
Pennsylvania schools scramble to cut costs as legislative impasse withholds $4 billion in state fundingPublic-school districts across Pennsylvania are dipping into financial reserves to meet expenses after the state failed to pass a budget July 1 for the coming fiscal year. âEach passing day,… Read More
Christian Schools
Pennsylvania allowing more private school children to play interscholastic sportsStudents at certain private schools in Pennsylvania will soon have new athletic opportunities. The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has begrudgingly approved a policy letting students of faith-based private schools… Read More
Culture
Civil Society conference to explore vital American renewal ahead of countryâs 250thFrench visitor Alexis de Tocqueville famously cited early-American philanthropy as a unique strength of the young republic. These many years later, American altruism is an even greater strength â a… Read More
Culture
Gen Z is âturning to Jesusâ: Pitt athletes lead campus-wide revivalÂUniversity of Pittsburgh football player Jake Overman was praying earlier this year when he sensed God calling him to take what seemed like a simple step: start a Bible study. Read More
Courts
Pennsylvania homeschoolers sue district over truancy threatsTwo homeschool families are suing their Pennsylvania school district after being threatened with truancy charges for lack of what may be nonessential paperwork. The Stoltzfus and Brennan families filed a lawsuit against… Read More
Homeschools
Latest homeschool growth in Pennsylvania, Delaware no longer attributed to pandemicÂHomeschooling in Northeastern states such as Pennsylvania and Delaware has been quietly growing after a slight downward trend following the COVID-19 pandemic. âThe number of homeschooled students went from just… Read More
Culture
Pennsylvania city notes second safe haven baby box surrenderA healthy infant was surrendered at a safe haven baby box location in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for the second time. The mother surrendered the baby last month. Her identity remains unknown. Read More
Culture
6 pro-life activists charged after abortion clinic rescue missionSix pro-life activists are facing state charges in Pennsylvania after participating in a pro-life demonstration dubbed a ârescueâ at an abortion facility last month. The July 31 incident happened at… Read More