South Central PA News

Mastriano Bill Would End State Funding for Colleges, Universities Supporting Antisemitism

By South Central PA News | Dec 5, 2023

State Senator Doug Mastriano is introducing legislation to end state taxpayer support for colleges or universities that enable antisemitism. The bill would cut state funding for one year for any higher education institutions that participate in or otherwise support antisemitism. The move comes in response to a 400% increase in antisemitic incidents following the attack by Hamas against Israel and recent reports of antisemitism on college campuses in Pennsylvania.Mastriano's bill aims to address the concerning rise of antisemitism on college campuses. He stated, "State tax...

Which former South Central PA News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4?

By South Central PA News | Dec 2, 2023

This former South Central PA News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4.

South Central PA News area weekly mass times

By South Central PA News | Dec 2, 2023

The following parishes in the South Central PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

One business license issued in Franklin County in September

By South Central PA News | Dec 1, 2023

There was one business license issued in Franklin County in September, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.

House Democrats Reject Funding for Students in Failing Public Schools

By South Central PA News | Dec 1, 2023

Dec. 01, 2023 - In a move that has sparked controversy and debate, House Democrats have rejected funding for students in failing public schools in Pennsylvania. The disagreement over school funding has not only hindered the progress of the budget but has also put the future of students in underperforming schools at risk.The issue arose when the budget bill, which had already been passed in the House in early June, was sent to the Senate for amendments. The Senate proposed including $100 million in lifeline scholarships that would allow students in failing schools to...