Pennsylvania Tag

Duquesne University Terminates Prof for Using N-Word in Class Discussion About Why It’s Inappropriate

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 10, 2020 48 Comments

Duquesne University Education Professor Gary Shank has been on leave since mid-September for using the N-word in a class discussion about why the word is inappropriate. Shank gave students permission to use the word for the sake of their discussion, and this set off a firestorm. Now the school has terminated his employment.

University of Pittsburgh Under Investigation for Removing Critic of Affirmative Action

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 09, 2020 6 Comments

"the Department is concerned Pitt’s many representations to students, faculty, and consumers in the market for education credentials regarding its support for academic freedom are false"...

Penn State Has Punished Over 1,200 Students for Coronavirus Violations Since August

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 06, 2020 2 Comments

"The University's top priority in response to the pandemic has been the health and safety of our community."...

Allegheny College President Attends Off-Campus Soccer Game While Students Are Forbidden to Leave

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 05, 2020 3 Comments

"students were ordered to remain on campus, per the school's strict COVID-19 guidelines"...

Trump Impeachment Witness Alexander Vindman Awarded Fellowship at U. Penn

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 02, 2020 7 Comments

"will serve as a visiting fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perry World House"...

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/election/article108687852.html

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Extends State Absentee Ballot Deadline

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on September 17, 2020 43 Comments

Thursday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court extended the state's absentee ballot deadline and approved the use of ballot drop boxes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hZYdMoXka8

Lancaster Judge Sets $1 Million Bail for Some Rioters Accused of Arson and Vandalism

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 16, 2020 52 Comments

People rioted after a cop shot Ricardo Munoz, even though the body camera proved he charged at the cop with a knife. Magisterial District Judge Bruce Roth set bail at $1 million for six of eight people arrested Monday morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN6wZsNbY7U

Federal Judge Rules Pennsylvania Governor’s COVID-19 Shutdown Unconstitutional

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 15, 2020 27 Comments

U.S. District Court Judge William Stickman IV ruled Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's COVID-19 shutdown unconstitutional. Wolf already plans to appeal.

https://twitter.com/CalebJHull/status/1305352715577552896

Lancaster, PA: Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Attacker, Black Lives Matter Riots Shake City

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 14, 2020 82 Comments

Riots and looting erupted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after a cop shot a man who charged at him with a knife.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvIS5Aebjk4

Pennsylvania Sees Surge of New Republican Registered Voters

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 11, 2020 18 Comments

Will it be like 2016 all over again? Pennsylvania is a key state and it looks like the media's constant bashing of President Donald Trump didn't harm him in the state. In fact, it seems Trump is more popular in Pennsylvania than in 2016 because the state has seen a lot of new Republican registered voters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbmcKjJM1lE

Philly Mayor Scorched After He Dines Indoors in Maryland While He Keeps Ban in His City

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 02, 2020 23 Comments

Philadelphia chefs and local residents took to social media to chew out Mayor Jim Kenney after someone caught him dining indoors in Maryland. The chefs are ticked off because indoor dining is not allowed in Philadelphia. Many businesses have closed because of the regulations and orders.

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Pennsylvania Tag

Duquesne University Terminates Prof for Using N-Word in Class Discussion About Why It’s Inappropriate

University of Pittsburgh Under Investigation for Removing Critic of Affirmative Action

Penn State Has Punished Over 1,200 Students for Coronavirus Violations Since August

Allegheny College President Attends Off-Campus Soccer Game While Students Are Forbidden to Leave

Trump Impeachment Witness Alexander Vindman Awarded Fellowship at U. Penn

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Extends State Absentee Ballot Deadline

Lancaster Judge Sets $1 Million Bail for Some Rioters Accused of Arson and Vandalism

Federal Judge Rules Pennsylvania Governor’s COVID-19 Shutdown Unconstitutional

Lancaster, PA: Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Attacker, Black Lives Matter Riots Shake City

Pennsylvania Sees Surge of New Republican Registered Voters

Philly Mayor Scorched After He Dines Indoors in Maryland While He Keeps Ban in His City

U. Penn Prof Wants Investigation Into How Trump Was Admitted to the University

Students and Faculty at Temple University Protest In-Person Classes on First Day

Lawsuit Claims Assistant Dean Pressured Grad Student to Participate in a Threesome

U. Pittsburgh Removes Program Director Over Mild Criticism of Affirmative Action in Paper

U. Pennsylvania Can’t Explain Mysterious Donation From Chinese Company

Faculty Union at Temple U. Demands All-Virtual Fall Semester Due to Coronavirus Fears

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