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PA Teacher's Aid Punches Pregnant Woman's Belly After Assaulting Hospital Staff: Reports
“I’ll kill you and your baby!” a teaching assistant yelled before beating a pregnant woman and her mom, just weeks after spitting on and biting hospital staff while COVID-19 positive, authorities say. Margarita Maldonado, 30, of Enola, was told by the woman that she would have to wait 20 minutes for a ride back to her home in Enola moments before she yelled and attacked the woman in the 300 block of West Broad Street in Williamstown, Dauphin County around 3:40 p.m. Feb. 26, PennLive reports citing the affidavit. Maldonado allegedly punched the woman in the face and stomach, the outlet …
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Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife Donates $1.5 Mil To PA Nonprofit
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott— a philanthropist and novelist— has donated $1.5 million to an organization based in central Pennsylvania, according to a release by the recipient. The donation was made to Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania, which currently serves 12,000 students in 21 schools, according to the release. The donation is part of a larger gift of $133.5 million donated to 40 affiliate groups of Communities In Schools national, reports CNN. “This is the largest, and most inspiring, donation in the history of our organization. These funds will allow us t…
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Groovy Pennsylvania Gym Teachers Going Viral On TikTok
A pair of Pennsylvania gym teachers are going viral on TikTok. Wearing the district’s signature maroon-colored athletic wear, Altoona Area Junior High School teachers Jill Helsel and Jill Lane dance and lip-sync to the most popular songs on the app. The dynamic duo had millions of views and likes on their videos as of Jan. 12. On one of their most viewed clips (3.3 million views), Helsel and Lane do a partner dance in a locker room. In another that garnered 7.5 million views, the teachers’ backdrop is the equipment room, filled with colorful balls and scooters – adding a touch of nostalg…
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These Are The Best High Schools In Lancaster County, Website Says
A school isn't just a building. It's a home: a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Lancaster County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and th…
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These Are The Best Colleges In Pennsylvania, Website Says
Niche has released its 2022 rankings of the best colleges in Pennsylvania. The University of Pennsylvania was ranked first among the top 10 in the state. The calculations were based on "an analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni." Niche said "The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. This year's rankings have reduced the weight of ACT/SAT scores to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process," the we…
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These Are The Best High Schools In Adams County, Website Says
A school isn't just a building. It's a home: a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Adams County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and the co…
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These Are The Best High Schools In York County, Website Says
A school isn't just a building. It's a home: a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in York County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and the col…
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These Are The Best High Schools In Northampton County, Website Says
A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Northampton County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high …
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Central PA High School Closed, Student Arrested Amid Terroristic Threats: Police
A central Pennsylvania high school student has been arrested and their school has closed after a threat was made on Tuesday, according to a release by state police. The juvenile was arrested and charged with terroristic threats and harassment for a social media threat made against Gettysburg High School in Adams County, according to police. The school closed and classes were taught remotely on Tuesday, according to the release. There is no threat to the public, students or faculty, according to police. Classes will be in-person on Wednesday, according to a Facebook post by the school.
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'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp Headed To UPenn
Noah Schnapp, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2026. Netflix's "Stranger Things" rocked a Wharton UPenn hoodie and held hands with his twin sister Chloe, while opening his acceptance letter on his laptop in a video posted to TikTok, as originally reported by Page Six. The 17-year-old Scarsdale native plays Will Byers on "Stranger Things." The show's fourth season is set to premiere next year, when Schnapp begins classes at the Ivy League school.
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PA High School Principal Killed In NJ Crash Driving Son To Soccer Game
The principal of a Pennsylvania high school died in a New Jersey crash while driving his son to a soccer game, district officials said. Sean A. Hughes, who has served as principal of Lower Merion High School for the past 14 years, was behind the wheel of a Ford SUV that collided with a Mercedes Benz SUV in Winslow Township early Saturday morning, local police said. The crash occurred just before 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Fleming Pike and Hay Road on Fleming Pike. Two other people were hospitalized, including a 13-year-old child, authorities said. Lower Merion superintendent Khalid …
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7 Pennsylvania Universities Ranked Among Top 500 In The World By US News
U.S. News & World Report has released its most recent rankings of the world's best colleges. Seven Pennsylvania universities were ranked among the top 500 in the world. The calculations were based on a university's global research reputation, publications, citations, international collaboration, and more, the website says. The following Pennsylvania universities are among the top 500 on the list: 13. University of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, PA 42. University of Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh, PA 80. Penn State University: State College, PA 102. Carnegie Mellon University: Pittsburgh, PA …
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