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School choice bills stirring debate

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Two education bills introduced only days ago are moving quickly through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, drawing sharp disagreement over whether they would bring needed accountability to school-choice programs or undermine funding for students who use them. House Bill 2632 would overhaul Pennsylvania’s education tax-credit scholarship system beginning in 2027-28, keeping the $680 million cap but changing how the money is allocated. The bill would create a new economically disadvantaged scholarship category, adjust donor incentives and impose new oversight requirements on ...

World shares mixed, futures in US fall after tech-led rally

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BANGKOK — World shares were mixed Friday and U.S. futures declined as optimism over the U.S.-Iran deal to end their war was dimmed by the postponement of high-stakes talks on reopening negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and getting oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. markets were closed Friday for Juneteenth. Planned talks in Switzerland between Iran and the United States over their efforts to reach a permanent end to war were delayed, while Israel’s military said its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense ...

Food inspections: Northern Cambria — June 20-21

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Name Location Number of violations Date of inspection Shop N. Save 130 1213 Second St., Cresson 3 June 12 C’s Snow Cones Mff3 147 Apple Lane, Loretto 0 June 11 McDonald’s No. 14276 7478 Admiral Perry Highway, Cresson 0 June 11 One1stop 700 Main St., Gallitzin 4 June 11 Cresson Lions Pool Snack Bar Linden Ave., PO Box 85, Cresson 0 June 8 Cresson Vol. Fire Co. 223-229 Ashcroft Ave., PO Box 12, Cresson 0 June 8 Dollar General No. 22573 3417 Gallitzin Road, Ashville 1 June 6 Noel’s Family Drive In 1917 Beach Marina Road, Fallentimber 2 June 6 Prince Gallitzin Camp ...

Deeds — June 20-21, 2026

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Bedford County Amber R. and Jeremy M. Shope to Allen Martin, property in South Woodbury Township, $205,000. Amanda J. and Steven L. Snyder to Amber Rebecca and Jeremiah Martin Shope, property in South Woodbury Township, $260,000. Ruth A. Miller to Keystone P&J Rentals LLC, property in King Township, $102,390. Dorothy E. Steiner Revocable Trust to Yvonne and Steven R. Nolt, property in Juniata Township, $1,075,000. David C. Leister to Elizabeth A. and Aaron J. Harris, property in East St. Clair Township, $110,000. Ashley R. and Brian W. Hershberger to Codie L. Howard and ...

Black-owned bank rolls out new debit card

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One of the few Black-owned banks in the United States is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government-subsidized housing escape poverty. The Bank King Card debit card will be offered beginning Friday in honor of Juneteenth by Redemption Bank, which will ...

Survey polls working parents

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NEW YORK — Most mothers and fathers who work full-time say they sometimes parent while at work and vice versa. Most are upset to miss out on events with their kids, and many don’t have enough time to exercise. But moms and dads seem to have different perceptions on who does most of the ...