Education

Government

Advocates rally in Ewell Plaza for increases in state education funding

"It's time to fund our public schools and improve our communities," said Dwayne Heisler of Pennsylvanians Together.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 9, 2024

Community

Annual Back to School Event is Aug. 18; volunteers sought

This year’s edition is expected to be the biggest ever.

By One United Lancaster - July 8, 2024

Government

Rally calls on Pa. Senate to pass education funding bill

Approved Monday in the state House, H.B. 2370 would increase education funding by $5.1 billion over seven years.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 14, 2024

Community

New play portrays trailblazing Black educator Hazel I. Jackson

“This is the most important play I’ve ever written.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 27, 2024

Nonprofits

Thaddeus Stevens College builds to meet demand

Enrollment in 2023-24 stood at 1,451, up 9% over 2022-23.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 26, 2024

Nonprofits

AFC Lancaster Lions soccer club receives state education grant

The club’s earlier plans for a charter school “are on hold indefinitely,” CEO Brian Ombiji said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 25, 2024

Community

Thaddeus Stevens College, Penn State Harrisburg sign pact

Under the arrangement, students who earn an associate degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering at Stevens can transition to Penn State Harrisburg’s corresponding bachelor’s program.

By One United Lancaster - February 22, 2024

Nonprofits

Career Ready Lancaster expands outreach with partnerships, technology

“The idea is to take the information to them.”

By Tyler Wegert - November 10, 2023

Government

Whole Home Repairs helps to fund construction scholarships at Thaddeus Stevens College

The Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority is trying to increase the pipeline of graduates in the construction trades.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 16, 2023

Government

State commission weighs public school funding equity at Lancaster hearing

The commission is charged with reviewing state public education funding in light of the Commonweath Court ruling early this year that found it to be unconstitutionally inequitable.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 22, 2023

Government

State System universities will offer Google IT training, certification

The partnership is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania between Google and a higher education organization.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 29, 2023

Community

Tec Centro honors graduates, SACA founder Carlos Graupera (photos)

“We get to look in the eyes of the people who will build the community.”

By Max Weidman - July 17, 2023