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A promised parade celebrating paving

The first paved streets in a town were cause for celebration ─ of the end to mud in the winter and dust in the summer, and because they were the sign of a progressive community.

Many women aren’t in John Fetterman’s camp

John Fetterman, aspiring to be junior U.S. senator of Pennsylvania, recently held a rally in the suburbs of Philadelphia. It’s a shame that Fetterman didn’t ask for my opinion about what really matters.

Natural ways to fight fall allergies

Leaves are a known cause of fall allergies. Raking them can stir up mold and pollen. As the days become shorter and the weather cools down, a new crop of allergy symptoms can arise, turning the autumn season into one marked by sneezing, scratchy throats and itchy eyes.

Camping for beginners

Camping is an opportunity for individuals of all ages to venture into the great outdoors. Camping can be an immersive outdoor activity that includes hiking, cooking and sightseeing, all in a single, memorable trip.

How to help students improve focus on studies

Teachers strive to create supportive and challenging classroom environments for their students. Such settings can bring out the best in students and help them overcome obstacles, including an inability to focus.

Seven study tips for high school students

Assessments such as quizzes and exams help educators recognize areas where students are excelling and where they might need a little extra help. In addition to tests in the classroom, high schoolers generally take standardized testing for state or provincial assessment purposes,.

Many benefits of extracurricular activities

School offers much more than a top-notch education. Being an engaged student involves learning lessons in the classroom but also participating in the myriad activities that begin once the dismissal bell has rung.

A refresher course in school bus safety

The dawn of a new school year is a time marked by change and fresh opportunities. For many children, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time. It also may be the first time they ride in a vehicle other than their parents’ cars.

Preparing children for kindergarten

The first day of kindergarten is a milestone moment for children that their parents will remember forever. Data from the U.S.

How to avoid a heat stroke

Summer weather draws many people outside. Warm air and sunshine can be hard to resist, even when temperatures rise to potentially dangerous levels. The following is from Newspaper Metro.