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As states move to ban phones in K-12 classrooms to curb distractions and boost engagement, an analyst says the measures overlook deeper academic challenges.
Published Sep 25, 2026, 7:52 PM EDT | WFMZZ
More states are banning phones in K-12 classrooms to reduce distractions and improve student engagement. An analyst argues those policies do not address the deeper academic problems facing students.
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As the Pennsylvania high school girls field hockey postseason begins, coaches across the state highlighted the top goalkeepers in a 2026 survey. The results spotlight the standout netminders...
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A rock star has returned with her first new song in 10 years, released to coincide with the Halloween season. The comeback single precedes a planned full-length album.
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Work is about to begin on a new industrial warehouse at the former Mack Trucks property in Allentown. The site will be turned into a precast concrete warehouse...
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Speculation that the Philadelphia Eagles could trade Saquon Barkley ahead of the NFL trade deadline has intensified following yet another loss for the reigning NFC East champions. The...
Published Oct 28, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
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All U.S. Postal Service post office locations will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day, and mail deliveries will be suspended that day. Select...
Published Oct 28, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
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Many Americans are cancelling streaming platforms because they’ve become too expensive. The Hollywood Reporter found that subscribing to all eight major services costs an average $151 per month,...
Published Oct 28, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT