Day: March 18, 2025

SPOTLIGHT PA: Turn Frustration Into Action By Supporting Local Journalism That Gets Results

When Luen Ng died at 75 after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Northeast Philadelphia, few people outside her family knew her story. But a Spotlight PA investigation revealed something that should concern every Pennsylvanian: for months before her death, the agency tasked with protecting vulnerable older adults failed to act with urgency despite […]

NY School Administrators Don’t Back Gov. Hochul’s ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Smartphone Ban

New York’s school boards, superintendents and building administrators aren’t on board with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to prohibit students from using their smartphones during the school day, arguing schools need more flexibility. Hochul’s proposal aims to keep students off their phones from “bell to bell,” meaning all day, including in breaks between classes. But a […]

Special REAL ID Days Across Pennsylvania on March 24

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is offering additional opportunities for residents to obtain a REAL ID ahead of the upcoming May 7 federal enforcement deadline. On March 24, PennDOT will host special REAL ID Days events across the state, providing residents with a convenient chance to secure their REAL ID before the deadline. These […]

Sullivan County’s Artistic Youth Take Center Stage

The Event Gallery at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will host the Sullivan County PK-12 Art Show from March 28 to March 30, 2025. The exhibition will feature student artwork from all eight school districts in Sullivan County and Sullivan BOCES. A public opening and reception will be held on Friday, March 28, from […]

Gov. Kathy Hochul Wants to “Streamline” NY’s Discovery Law. Some Say She’s Trying to Kill It

Marty Tankleff spent almost 18 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murdering his parents as a teenager in their Long Island home. His case turned on an unsigned confession, allegedly coerced but eventually disavowed. But for years, records show, prosecutors in the 1988 slayings case neglected to tell him and his lawyers about […]

Halting Federal Climate Funding Could Raise New Yorkers’ Energy Bills, Comptroller Warns

A new report from the state comptroller warns that New Yorkers’ energy bills could rise if President Donald Trump follows through on his call to pull federal support for some projects related to increasing energy efficiency and reducing the use of fossil fuels. Since 2022, the federal government has awarded nearly $2 billion in funding […]

Meet DJ/Producer, Pianist/Composer (and Physicist) Jason Sherwin

Jason Sherwin has spent a lifetime composing, playing and studying music. He has also taught music since he was a high schooler. He began teaching classical music to socially disadvantaged children in Chicago in 2000. Since then, he has taught private piano lessons to high-achievement pianists, chamber musicians and worked with singers. As a pianist, […]

Local Egg Farmers Confront Avian Flu’s Impact as Egg Prices Begin to Drop

Tuesday, March 18, is National Ag Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers who keep our country fed. And today, we’re recognizing some of our local egg farmers and the rollercoaster ride they’ve been on as they deal with the threat of avian flu. The spread of avian […]