Peekskill, NY
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Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids
Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids A Westchester County superintendent has announced he will retire at the end of the year, bringing to a close more than three decades in education.  Peekskill City School District Superintendent David Mauricio shared the news in a message to families on Friday, April 10, saying he plans to step down on Dec. 31, 2026. He has led the Peekskill district for the past eight years and said the decision comes with “mixed and heartfelt emotions.” "Leading as the superintendent for the past 8 years in Peekskill has been an incredible honor, and after 32 years serving children in …

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by Ben Crnic
Gaithersburg, MD
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Water Main Break Shuts Roads, Forces Early Dismissal At Wootton High School (DEVELOPING) Water Main Break Shuts Roads, Forces Early Dismissal At Wootton High School (DEVELOPING)
Water Main Break Shuts Roads, Forces Early Dismissal At Wootton High School (Developing) A major water main break in Maryland shut down roads and forced an early dismissal at a local high school on Friday morning. The issue unfolded around 9 a.m. on Friday, April 10, in the 2100 block of Wootton Parkway, where a large water main break triggered multiple road closures, Montgomery County Police said. The disruption also impacted Wootton High School, prompting officials to send students home early. 🚧 Traffic Advisory – Road Closure 🚧The Rockville City Police Department advises that Wootton Parkway is currently closed in both directions in front of Thomas S. Wootton High School…

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by Zak Failla
Wayne-Radnor, PA
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Burglary Turns Fatal In SWAT Standoff, Fire At Home Of Accused Radnor School Employee: Report Burglary Turns Fatal In SWAT Standoff, Fire At Home Of Accused Radnor School Employee: Report
Burglary Turns Fatal In SWAT Standoff, Fire At Home Of Accused Radnor School Employee: Report A late-night burglary spiraled into a deadly SWAT standoff and house fire at the home of an accused Radnor Township school employee, leaving one suspect dead and another in custody in Delaware County on Wednesday, April 8. The chaos unfolded around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, on the unit block of Rhodes Avenue in Collingdale, where two masked and armed men were seen breaking into a home believed to be unoccupied, according to multiple reports and law enforcement sources. The home belongs to Michael Robinson, 43, a former paraprofessional at Radnor Township Middle School who was arrested in …

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by Jillian Pikora
Vernon-Rockville, CT
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Vernon Ex-PTO President Arrested, Accused of Stealing Group's Funds Vernon Ex-PTO President Arrested, Accused of Stealing Group's Funds
Vernon Ex-pto President Arrested, Accused of Stealing Group's Funds A former parent-teacher organization president at a Connecticut elementary school is accused of stealing money from the group to use for personal expenses, authorities said. Avery Fusick, 33, of New Britain, the former PTO president for Maple Street School in Vernon, was arrested Tuesday, April 7, and charged with third-degree larceny, Vernon police announced Wednesday. Administrators at Maple Street School contacted police in November after they learned of unpaid balances from previous book fairs. Investigators reviewed the group's ledger and found multiple transactions that appear unrelat…

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by Josh Lanier
Newtown Square-Broomall, PA
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Intruder Alarm Triggers Lockdown At DCIU In Broomall Intruder Alarm Triggers Lockdown At DCIU In Broomall
Intruder Alarm Triggers Lockdown At Dciu In Broomall An intruder alarm at a Delaware County school triggered a lockdown and large police response in Broomall, authorities said. Officers were dispatched to the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) at 85 N. Malin Road at 2:16 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, after an alarm was activated, according to Marple Township Police. The alarm was triggered when a current staff member saw a former staff member inside the building who was not permitted to be there, police said. The person’s whereabouts were unknown after the sighting. The school was immediately placed on lockdown as officers from Marple To…

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by Jillian Pikora
Middletown, CT
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Gun Found In Student’s Backpack Triggers Lockdown At Middletown High School Gun Found In Student’s Backpack Triggers Lockdown At Middletown High School
Gun Found In Student’s Backpack Triggers Lockdown At Middletown High School Authorities briefly locked down a high school in Connecticut after police found an unloaded gun in a student’s backpack. Police responded to Middletown High School at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, after receiving reports of a possible weapon on campus, authorities said. Administrators had already issued a shelter-in-place order. Middletown police searched and found the firearm inside an unnamed student’s backpack. No one was injured, and classes resumed shortly after the investigation, authorities said. It’s unclear why the student brought the gun to school, but Middletown police said …

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by Josh Lanier
Gaithersburg, MD
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Student With Gun Detained At Watkins Mill High School, Campus Secured: Police Student With Gun Detained At Watkins Mill High School, Campus Secured: Police
Student With Gun Detained At Watkins Mill High School, Campus Secured: Police A Maryland high school was placed on hold on Tuesday afternoon after a student was found with a firearm on campus. The incident was reported at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg around 12:15 p.m. on April 7, when Montgomery County Police responded to a report of a student with a gun. School officials immediately placed the campus on hold status while officers investigated. Police say the firearm was located and recovered from the student, who has since been detained. Authorities confirmed the scene is now secure and there is no ongoing threat to the Watkins Mill campus. No injurie…

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by Zak Failla
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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Fatal Fight At Store Near UPenn Campus, Shooter Flees On Scooter: Police Fatal Fight At Store Near UPenn Campus, Shooter Flees On Scooter: Police
Fatal Fight At Store Near UPenn Campus, Shooter Flees On Scooter: Police A fight inside a University City convenience store near the University of Pennsylvania campus turned deadly, Philadelphia police announced on Monday, April 6. The shooting happened at a grocery store on the 4000 block of Market Street around 4:42 p.m., just steps from UPenn and Drexel University, according to police. Officers from the 18th District responded and found a 26-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound inside the store, authorities said. Investigators say the victim and the suspect got into an argument moments before the shooting. The suspect had entered the store with a gun …

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by Jillian Pikora
Hartford, CT
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Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings
Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings Graduate programs across the Northeast are being recognized among the best in the nation, according to a new report. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings on Tuesday, April 7. The list evaluates programs in several fields, including business, law, medicine, engineering, education, and nursing. The media outlet said it compared grad programs based on factors like research performance and career outcomes. "We know a graduate degree is a major commitment," said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. "That is why we are dedica…

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by Chris Spiker
Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Prep Students Punished For Antisemitic Posts Targeting New Canaan Hockey Players Fairfield Prep Students Punished For Antisemitic Posts Targeting New Canaan Hockey Players
Fairfield Prep Students Punished For Antisemitic Posts Targeting New Canaan Hockey Players A heated high school hockey rivalry in Connecticut crossed a line that has upset two communities and sparked a national debate.  Students at Fairfield College Preparatory School were disciplined after antisemitic posts targeted players from New Canaan High School following a state championship game, according to a New York Times report. The March 23 game took place at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, where New Canaan won 3-1. In the days around the matchup, social media posts linked to Fairfield Prep fans used hateful language, including “Jew Canaan,” and targeted specific players, acc…

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by Josh Lanier
College Park, MD
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Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland
Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland An alleged hate crime is under investigation in Maryland after an antisemitic social media post targeting a student surfaced online. The incident happened at the University of Maryland, where campus police were notified on Sunday, March 29 about the post. Investigators say an unknown person created and shared an image of a student online. The post has since been deleted. The University of Maryland Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit is now working to identify who was behind it. Police are asking anyone with information about the post or the person responsible to come forward…

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by Zak Failla
Boyertown-Gilbertsville, PA
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THC, .331 BAC Alleged In Drunk School Bus Ride With 54 Kids; Boyertown Driver Surrenders: DA THC, .331 BAC Alleged In Drunk School Bus Ride With 54 Kids; Boyertown Driver Surrenders: DA
THC, .331 BAC Alleged In Drunk School Bus Ride With 54 Kids; Boyertown Driver Surrenders: DA A school bus driver accused of transporting dozens of elementary students while intoxicated has surrendered to police and is now banned from driving and having unsupervised contact with children, prosecutors said. Kelly Lynn Weber, 46, of Boyertown, turned herself in on Friday, March 27 following treatment and was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Maurice H. Saylor, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele’s office said. Bail was set at $50,000 unsecured with conditions including no driving, no unsupervised contact with children, and compliance with recommended treatment. …

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by Jillian Pikora