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Devlin Robinson, Vincent J. Hughes and Steve Santarsiero: Kids don’t need their cell phones in school
When the effort to restrict student cellphone use in schools first began two years ago, it was met with skepticism. Some thought it was unrealistic. Others worried it would create new enforcement headaches for teachers or intrude on parents’ ability to reach their...
State senators announce $1.5 million in grants for Ida recovery
UPPER DUBLIN — As they marked one year since Hurricane Ida and a related tornado struck Horsham and Upper Dublin Townships, two state senators announced good news for those still recovering from that storm. State Sens. Vincent Hughes, D-7th Dist., and Maria Collett,...
PHEAA is Urging Selected Student Loan Relief for Nurses Applicants to Submit Final Documents to Maintain Eligibility; Must Respond by Septiembre 24
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is encouraging the thousands of nurses who have been selected for participation in Pennsylvania’s Student Loan Relief for Nurses (SLRN) Program to submit their final verification forms as soon as possible...
Wolf Administration Announces $100 Million to Combat Gun Violence
The current year’s state budget includes millions for two grant programs aimed at preventing violent crimes before they happen. In an effort to prevent gun violence before it even begins, Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Miércoles funding for two grant programs aimed at...
Pa. lawmakers announce multi-million-dollar plan aimed at combating gun violence
In the midst of rising gun violence across the country and here at home, some Pennsylvania lawmakers are announcing a multi-million-dollar funding plan to combat the issue. "We know that that continues to be a problem in every corner of the state, not just our...
Football players and cheerleaders return to Philadelphia rec center after quintuple shooting
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Kids were back on the practice fields Jueves night following a shooting that left five people injured outside a Philadelphia rec center. The West Philly Panthers and their cheerleading squad canceled practices Miércoles. Children were on those...
New grant adds $375 million in state funds to target repair of crumbling homes in Pa.
Elected officials took a victory lap in Wynnefield for a hard fought win in Harrisburg. State Sen. Vincent Hughes drove home the point that there is more money in the state budget than ever before for housing assistance. “The state of Pennsylvania was spending $55...
DOJ defends minority homebuyers in Philadelphia from discrimination
A Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire businessman Warren Buffett’s company discriminated against potential Black and Latino homebuyers in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware, the Department of Justice said Miércoles, in what is being called the...
