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Princeton Cracks Top 10 In 2026 Rankings: See Which Northeast Colleges Shined Princeton Cracks Top 10 In 2026 Rankings: See Which Northeast Colleges Shined
Princeton Cracks Top 10 In 2026 Rankings: See Which Northeast Colleges Shined Universities across the Northeast dominated a new list of the best colleges in the US, with more than 30 institutions ranked among the nation's top 100. Niche released its 2026 Best Colleges in America list on Monday, Aug. 25. The annual rankings cover more than 4,000 US colleges and universities, comparing them based on academics, value, student life, and athletics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was ranked No. 1 overall. Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, followed in second place, while fellow Cambridge school Harvard University finished fo…

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Second Hoax At Villanova University Sparks Police Response Ahead Of Classes Second Hoax At Villanova University Sparks Police Response Ahead Of Classes
Second Hoax At Villanova University Sparks Police Response Ahead Of Classes Villanova University faced a second false emergency report involving a weapon on campus Sunday, Aug. 24, one day before classes were scheduled to begin, Radnor Township Police confirmed. Officers were called to Austin Hall after a report of a possible threat, but police later confirmed the call was unfounded. Law enforcement searched the building, cleared the scene, and worked to restore normal operations. The investigation into the hoax is ongoing. The incident comes just three days after a fake active shooter report at Villanova’s law school sent the campus into chaos during orientation a…

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21 Hospitalized, 1 MedEvaced After PA Football Team Crashes: EMS 21 Hospitalized, 1 MedEvaced After PA Football Team Crashes: EMS
21 Hospitalized, 1 MedEvaced After PA Football Team Crashes: EMS Twenty-one people were hospitalized after a school bus carrying Aliquippa Junior High football players crashed on Shaffer Road in Economy Borough, Beaver County EMS said. Police, fire, and EMS were called to the 190 block of Shaffer Road for the crash involving a bus with students and staff from the Aliquippa School District around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, according to officials. One patient was flown to Allegheny General Hospital, two were taken to UPMC Children’s, and others were transported by ground, authorities said. Some parents later took their students to a Sewickley hospit…

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Nine NJ High Schools Ranked In Nation's Top 100: See Niche's Full List Nine NJ High Schools Ranked In Nation's Top 100: See Niche's Full List
Nine NJ High Schools Ranked In Nation's Top 100: See Niche's Full List More than 30 high schools across the Northeast have earned spots among the top 100 in the country, according to a new ranking. Niche has released its Best Public High Schools in America rankings for 2025. The list evaluates schools using data from the Department of Education, along with millions of student and parent reviews. Rankings are based on academics, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and school culture. Unlike past years, SAT and ACT scores were not considered to reflect a growing de-emphasis on standardized testing in college admissions. Here are the …

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‘Cruel Hoax’ Active Shooter Report At Villanova University Result Of Swatting (VIDEO) ‘Cruel Hoax’ Active Shooter Report At Villanova University Result Of Swatting (VIDEO)
‘Cruel Hoax’ Active Shooter Report At Villanova University Result Of Swatting (Video) A frightening active shooter scare that prompted a massive police response and a campus-wide lockdown at Villanova University was a hoax, officials confirmed on Thursday, Aug. 21. The Radnor Township Police Department and assisting agencies rushed to the school after alerts were sent at 4:30 p.m. warning of an “active shooter” on campus. Students and residents were ordered to shelter in place as officers cleared buildings, and SEPTA trains bypassed Villanova and Stadium Stations during the lockdown. Hours later, officials said no shooter, no victims, and no firearms were found. A second inc…

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Parents Erupt Over 15-Minute School Start Time Change Proposed In NJ District Parents Erupt Over 15-Minute School Start Time Change Proposed In NJ District
Parents Erupt Over 15-Minute School Start Time Change Proposed In NJ District A proposal to push back start times across one New Jersey school district sparked heated debate at a school board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Pleasantville Schools Superintendent Marilyn Martinez said during the meeting the plan would move Pleasantville High School’s start time from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m., the middle school from 8:05 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and the elementary schools from 8:50 a.m. to 9 a.m. High school dismissal would be at 2:50 p.m., middle school at 3:20 p.m., and elementary at 3:10 p.m. Martinez said the later start would “support our high school students in perhaps attending …

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Nine NJ High Schools Ranked Among Top 100 Nationally, Including Best In STEM: See Which Ones Nine NJ High Schools Ranked Among Top 100 Nationally, Including Best In STEM: See Which Ones
Nine NJ High Schools Ranked Among Top 100 Nationally, Including Best In STEM: See Which Ones More than two dozen high schools across the Northeast have been recognized among the top 100 in the US, according to a new ranking. The U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High School Rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The 2025 list evaluated more than 24,000 public high schools nationwide based on test scores, college-level coursework, and graduation rates. The report highlights schools where students outperformed expectations in math, reading, and science, passed college-level exams, and graduated on time. U.S. News said its goal is to recognize high achievers while…

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This Hillside Intermediate Teacher Was Just Named The Best In Somerset County This Hillside Intermediate Teacher Was Just Named The Best In Somerset County
This Hillside Intermediate Teacher Was Just Named The Best In Somerset County Twenty-one educators from across New Jersey have been named the 2025-26 County Teachers of the Year, the New Jersey Education Association announced. “Each year, the County Teachers of the Year remind us of the incredible talent, dedication, and heart that define New Jersey’s educators,” NJEA President Sean Spiller said.  “The 2025-26 honorees represent the very best of our profession—innovators, mentors and leaders who not only inspire their students, but their colleagues as well.” NJEA Vice President Steve Beatty called the honor “a celebration of the relationships these educators bu…

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School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why
School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why As the new school year gets closer, parents are preparing to pay more to pack a lunch, with many changing what will be in their kids' lunchboxes to save money. Nearly half of parents and caregivers (48%) expect to pay more for school-day lunches this year than last, according to Deloitte's 2025 Back-to-School Survey. The study also found that grocery prices are 23% higher than they were in 2020. The increase comes as many everyday staples are getting more expensive under President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports, which economists say are raising costs on a variety of foods f…

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Penn State Fraternity Sigma Pi Suspended For Hazing, But Continues To Operate Off-Campus Penn State Fraternity Sigma Pi Suspended For Hazing, But Continues To Operate Off-Campus
Penn State Fraternity Sigma Pi Suspended For Hazing, But Continues To Operate Off-Campus A Penn State fraternity has been formally suspended from the university for at least four years following an investigation into hazing, officials announced on Thursday, July 31. The Sigma Pi fraternity was placed on an indefinite organizational suspension, effective Wednesday, July 17, after Penn State’s Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response investigated multiple reports of hazing and serious misconduct beginning in March 2025. According to the university, allegations included physical and mental abuse, forced consumption of alcohol and other undesirable substances, forced …

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Back-To-School 2025 Deals: More Families Shopping Early To Dodge Rising Prices Back-To-School 2025 Deals: More Families Shopping Early To Dodge Rising Prices
Back-To-School 2025 Deals: More Families Shopping Early To Dodge Rising Prices Most families are already hunting for back-to-school deals in the summer heat. Roughly two-thirds (67%) of families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade had started shopping by early July, according to the National Retail Federation. That's up from 55% in 2024 and the highest level since NRF began tracking early shopping in 2018. More than half (51%) of families said they're shopping ahead of time because they expect prices to rise due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. "Consumers are being mindful of the potential impacts of tariffs and inflation on b…

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NJ Ranks Third Nationally For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why NJ Ranks Third Nationally For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why
NJ Ranks Third Nationally For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why Many public school systems in the Northeast are outperforming the rest of the country in quality and safety, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States with the Best & Worst School Systems on Monday, July 21. The study ranked every state's public schools based on academic performance, safety, funding, and teacher credentials. Massachusetts ranked No. 1 in the country, earning top scores in both fourth- and eighth-grade math and reading. The Bay State also had the highest share of students scoring a three or better on Advanced Placement (AP) exams and …

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