Education
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Pennsylvania May Be the Next State to Ban Cellphones in Schools
Pennsylvania may be the next state to ban cellphone use in schools, joining half the country, if the Senate Bill 1014 passes through the General Assembly, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to the bill, school districts would be required to prohibit students’ cellphone usage during school hours. Exceptions would be…
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Ursinus Student Goes Behind the Scenes at NBC’s National Dog Show
Across the country, before the football games kicked off and the turkey was on the table for Thanksgiving, many families tuned into the National Dog Show on NBC. This year, Ursinus student Lily Nagy, of Etters, Pennsylvania, played a role in the production of the National Dog Show, which was recorded at the Greater Philadelphia…
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DelVal Student Takes the Field at Eagles Game Through Internship Experience
Delaware Valley University turf management student Connor Esbenshade had a unique, behind-the-scenes role during a recent Philadelphia Eagles game, assisting on the field by pulling up the net for extra points each time the team scored. Esbenshade, a senior, is currently completing a six-month internship under Tony Leonard, Director of Grounds at Lincoln Financial Field.…
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Painting Kindness, Sparking Conversations at Abington Friends School
Just after midday on a bright December afternoon at Abington Friends School, kindergarteners gathered eagerly around tables in an Upper School science classroom with paintbrushes poised, colors swirling, and Upper School students seated beside them. For 45 minutes, AFS students ages five through 18 came together for a collaboration intended to highlight the importance of…
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Details for New Pennsbury High School Unveiled at Recent Meeting
At a recent Pennsbury School Board meeting, details were discussed for the new high school building spanning 495,000 square feet that will cost $269.5 million, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new building, designed by KCBA Architects, will replace the district’s Pennsbury East and West campuses, grouping the high schoolers together. Mike Strohecker,…
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Charter School at Valley Forge Academy in Wayne Gets Public Airing
A public service charter school being proposed at the former Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne was presented to the community Dec. 4 at Radnor Memorial Library, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The Valley Forge Public Service Academy Charter School has been proposed at the Military Academy, which is closing. It would enroll 450…
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DelVal Partners with Gritty to Launch Non-Credit Medical Sales Leadership Certificate
Delaware Valley University and Gritty have entered into a new partnership that brings together industry-driven professional training and the academic excellence of a nationally recognized institution. Through this collaboration, the two organizations are launching a new non-credit certificate in medical sales leadership. The Medical Sales Leadership Certificate equips learners with the practical skills, industry exposure,…
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Bucks County Community College Student Earns Top Scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa
Bucks County Community College has announced that sophomore Madison McCrackin of Grampian, Pa., has earned two top scholarship awards through Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. McCrackin, a fire science major who takes classes online from her hometown in Clearfield County, earned the Chime Workforce Scholarship and was named 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Each…
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Wall Street Comes to Ursinus College with Bloomberg Lab Launch
Ursinus College has officially launched its Bloomberg Lab, bringing Wall Street to students’ fingertips. The new resource allows students to study the stock market in real time and earn finance certifications. The lab features 12 state-of-the-art Bloomberg terminals, interactive workstations that allow students to receive and analyze live financial data. Located on the lower level…
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Radnor Principal Named Pennsylvania 2026 Principal of the Year
The Pennsylvania Principals Association has named Dr. David Wiedlich, the principal at Radnor Township Middle School, as Pennsylvania’s 2026 Principal of the Year, writes Max Bennett for Patch. He was selected by a panel of his peers for outstanding leadership and contributions to his school, students, and the community, according to Dr. Eric Eshbach, executive…
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Holiday Outreach a Long-Standing Tradition at GMercyU
This holiday season, Gwynedd Mercy University continued its Holiday Outreach initiative, a service program that has been a tradition at the university for more than 25 years. Faculty, staff, and administration come together by department to “adopt” 15 families at the Gesu School in North Philadelphia. Each participating department provides a bountiful Thanksgiving meal and gift…
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Harcum College Invites the Community to Sealant Day on Feb. 16
Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene Program is once again opening its doors to the community for Sealant Day, a free event dedicated to promoting oral health and preventive care for children. Taking place on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Sealant Day provides families with access to essential Dental Hygiene services performed by Harcum’s skilled dental faculty, students,…
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Eastern University to Expand Campus Through Purchase of Property from Valley Forge Military Academy
Eastern University has signed an agreement to purchase a portion of Valley Forge Military Academy & College’s property. Completion of the transaction is contingent on various approvals and regulatory requirements as part of the due diligence process, which is expected to be completed over the next five months. The 33.3-acre portion of property, which lies…
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GMercyU’s Chair of Doctoral Studies Named Fulbright Specialist
Dr. Raymond Bandlow, Professor and Chair of Doctoral Studies at Gwynedd Mercy University, has been selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and World Learning as a Fulbright Specialist. The three-year appointment began in October and recognizes Dr. Bandlow’s expertise in education policy and leadership. The Fulbright Specialist Program…
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Fueled by Innovative Programs, Eastern University’s Enrollment Soars Toward 10,000 Students
Eastern University’s Fall 2025 enrollment totaled 9,964 students, up 14 percent from Fall 2024. Due to the addition of many new innovative programs over the last several years, the Christian university has seen its student body triple since its pre-pandemic enrollment of 3,100 students in Fall 2019. The university’s faith-based mission has fueled the desire…
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Bucks County Community College Welcomes British Delegation
It’s not every day that a community college plays host to an entourage of international dignitaries. But it’s also not every day that a community college offers students a chance to transfer overseas to complete their bachelor’s degree. Bucks County Community College, which recently finalized a transfer agreement with Wrexham University in Wales, hosted members…
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Abington Friends School Teachers Contribute to Curriculum on One of America’s Most Beloved Illustrators
In the watercolor world of Philadelphia-born artist Jerry Pinkney, even small moments can capture your imagination. Lions and mice share quiet, wordless courage; mermaids find their voices; and foxes and rabbits outwit trouble with heart. A National Medal of Arts recipient and one of the most beloved illustrators in American history, Pinkney’s art, rooted in…
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Morrisville Borough School District Secures Essential State Funding
Morrisville School District, threatened by budget shortfalls, has received a critical lifeline in the form of state funding, writes Samantha Garcia for WFMZ 69 News. With a months-long budget impasse resolved, Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Jim Prokopiak confirmed $1.5 million in new funding for the district, ensuring that schools can remain open past January.…
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