Pennsylvania
Monday, May 6, 2024
Expert: Practical tools, neuroscience help parents build mentally strong kids
As Children's Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off in Pennsylvania, an expert said parents can help their children have a healthy brain to thrive…
Students at Bryn Mawr College in PA protest war in Gaza
Pennsylvania is among the states where massive protests and tent encampments opposing the war in Gaza are growing. Elez Beresin-Scher, a sociology …
PA groups monitoring soot pollution pleased by new EPA standards
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stronger air quality standards for soot pollution and one regional organization said it is a step in…
USDA: Spring in PA is time to be on lookout for invasive pests
April has been "Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month," but the pests don't know that. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it's the …
Study: PA ranks high for health impacts of oil and gas flaring emissions
A new study raised red flags about respiratory health in Pennsylvania, particularly for those living near oil and gas activity. The study by …
Documentary on dementia in African American communities in PA
Alzheimer's disease is the eighth-leading cause of death in Pennsylvania. A documentary on the topic debuts Saturday in Pittsburgh. "Remember Me: …
STEM model may offer hope for PA child welfare workforce crisis
The child welfare system in Pennsylvania faces a staffing crisis affecting children and families throughout the system. The Child Welfare Resource …
Report: PA track record on private-school vouchers finds still no accountability
A new report analyzes Pennsylvania's existing voucher programs, that divert public funds to private schools. This comes on the heels of Gov…
Environmental groups rally at U.S. Steel for 'voice at the table'
People working for environmental justice are rallying today at the downtown Pittsburgh headquarters of U.S. Steel, voicing their concerns to company …
PA Early Intervention programs vital for child development
A new study highlights the importance of Pennsylvania's Early Intervention program and its services for infants and toddlers at risk of developmental …
Last-minute free tax prep provided for procrastinators in Pennsylvania
In less than a week, Pennsylvania residents who need assistance in filing their income-tax returns can use the free services of the AARP Foundation's …
PA high school focuses on attracting new teachers to the field
The shortage of educators and school staffers has reached a crisis level in some Pennsylvania public schools. The state will need to fill thousands …