Local non-profit helps community prosper
Penn-Trafford is known for its local parks and recreational activities, in part thanks to Friends of PTARC, a local non-profit that has a goal to keep P-T outdoors. Organizations described…
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State attorney general investigating social media’s impact on society
Social media can be found basically anywhere — after all, almost everybody uses it. Because it’s become such a staple in our everyday lives, people are questioning its impact on…
Dissections shed light on zoology lessons
In fields like biology or medicine, the icky, disgusting details are often necessary. And what better way to learn about these details than to see the real thing? This is…
CAP members participate in Big Buddy Program
For the members of the Community Action Program (CAP), the Big Buddy Program is an annual event to look forward to. The program has been around for many years at…
Student Union plans MORP return
It has been about five years since Penn-Trafford threw the fundraising dance MORP, but this year it makes a return. The fun name of the dance is actually “prom” spelled…
Jack Jollie tackles for a cause
Penn-Trafford senior linebacker Jack Jollie wanted to do more than just play football for his senior season. For each tackle he made during the football season, he raised funds to…
Media Literacy program throws Christmas party
The Christmas holiday season is a time for the community to come together, and Penn-Trafford High School’s Media Literacy classes threw a Christmas party on Dec. 15 that did just…
Students write Santa letters for good cause
With the holiday season approaching it is a time to remember the importance of giving to others. By sticking with the Macy’s Make-a-Wish Santa letter tradition, the Penn-Trafford school district…
Students anticipate more traditional Thanksgiving celebrations
As Thanksgiving approaches on Nov. 25, people are wondering if this holiday will be more normal this year after having gone through 18 months of the COVIC-19 pandemic.…
P-T CAP members bring light into the community
As one of the largest clubs at Penn-Trafford, The Community Action Program continues to lend a helping hand within the community. Lisa Popovich, the P-T school nurse and Community Action…