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Local officials rally in Lansdale for public transit funding amid SEPTA budget crisis

1 week ago | thereporteronline.com | John Worthington

LANSDALE — Against the backdrop of moving trains, local officials Wednesday demanded funding for public transit systems across the state amid a looming budget deadline. Held at the Lansdale SEPTA Train Station, the rally called on state lawmakers to pass critical funding for public transit systems across Pennsylvania to prevent drastic cutbacks to services and increased fares. “I’m hosting this rally to send a clear message: failing to fund public transit is not an option,” said state Sen.
Pennridge school board adopts 2025-2026 budget with 3.6% tax increase

1 week ago | thereporteronline.com | John Worthington

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‘A true hero’: Pennridge graduate killed while fighting as soldier in Ukraine

2 weeks ago | timesherald.com | John Worthington

‘A true hero’: Pennridge graduate killed while fighting as soldier in Ukraine
‘A true hero’: Pennridge graduate killed while fighting as soldier in Ukraine

2 weeks ago | thereporteronline.com | John Worthington

A 2020 Pennridge High School graduate who became a decorated soldier while fighting with the Ukraine army was killed in action earlier this year. Bobby Pietrangelo, 23, of Hilltown died Jan. 3 during a Russian offensive in the city of Pokrovsk in the Donestk Oblast, according to his mother Dana Fancher, of Hilltown Township. “I was a mess the whole time he was away and worried, of course, but he just said he needed to go,” said Fancher.
Dozens graduate from Dock Mennonite Academy

2 weeks ago | thereporteronline.com | John Worthington

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PHOTOS: Nearly 500 graduate from Souderton Area High School

2 weeks ago | thereporteronline.com | John Worthington

SOUDERTON — Nearly 500 graduates received their diplomas Thursday evening at Souderton Area High School’s commencement ceremony at the football stadium. Student speakers challenged their fellow graduates to live in the moment, seize the day and make every step count. “As all of us journey out, I hope you remember not to just celebrate your victories but to honor your in-betweens because they’ve made you who you are,” said Salutatorian Elizabeth Hercek.
PHOTOS: Over 500 graduate from Pennridge High School

3 weeks ago | thereporteronline.com | John Worthington

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Pennridge School Board reviews updated child abuse policy

3 weeks ago | thereporteronline.com | John Worthington

EAST ROCKHILL — The Pennridge School Board’s policy committee Monday, June 2 reviewed some proposed revisions to the district’s child abuse policy. Recommended by the Pennridge School Board Association (PSBA), the revisions include the extension of mandatory child abuse training to school volunteers and the permission of school employees to take photographs for evidence preservation.
Pennridge Memorial Day Parade and Service honors fallen service members

4 weeks ago | thereporteronline.com | John Worthington

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Souderton Area Academic Decathlon team recognized for fourth state championship victory

1 month ago | thereporteronline.com | John Worthington

SOUDERTON — The Souderton Area School Board Thursday, May 22 recognized the high school Academic Decathlon team for winning its fourth state championship. The event was held at Pope John Paul II High School in Philadelphia on March 14 and 15. Souderton scored 43,820 out of 60,000 possible points, beating defending state champion Seneca Valley High School by 394 points.