Pennsylvania State Capitol

The Power of Choice: Hundreds of Students Head to Capitol for School Choice Week Celebration

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Monday, January 15, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 400 students from schools across the state will march to the Pennsylvania Capitol next week in a celebratory show of support for school choice.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 400 students from schools across the state will march to the Pennsylvania Capitol next week in a celebratory show of support for school choice.
  • At 11 a.m., a rally on the Capitol steps will kick off, featuring student speakers, singers, and music.
  • Following the rally, high school students will have the opportunity to share lunch together at the Capitol and meet their representatives.
  • The Capitol Celebration is planned to coincide with the history-making celebration of National School Choice Week (Jan. 21-27, 2024), which will feature tens of thousands of school choice celebrations across all 50 states.

Governor Proclaims Oct. 26 Lights On Afterschool Day

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Afterschool Alliance, more than half of students nationwide who want to attend an afterschool program do not have access to it. To raise awareness about the need for more afterschool resources, the Afterschool Alliance is hosting the 24th annual Lights On Afterschool (LOA) national rally on Oct. 26. Governor Josh Shapiro proclaimed Oct. 26 as Lights On Afterschool Day in recognition of the important role of afterschool programs in Pennsylvania. In his proclamation, Governor Shapiro states that "the Commonwealth is committed to investing in the health and safety of all young people by providing expanding learning opportunities that will help close the achievement gap and prepare young people to compete in the global economy."

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Afterschool Alliance, more than half of students nationwide who want to attend an afterschool program do not have access to it.
  • To raise awareness about the need for more afterschool resources, the Afterschool Alliance is hosting the 24th annual Lights On Afterschool (LOA) national rally on Oct. 26.
  • Governor Josh Shapiro proclaimed Oct. 26 as Lights On Afterschool Day in recognition of the important role of afterschool programs in Pennsylvania.
  • "PSAYDN is delighted to partner with the Afterschool Alliance and afterschool programs throughout the state to celebrate Lights On Afterschool Day on Oct. 26," stated PSAYDN Director Contrell Armor.

500+ Pennsylvania Charter School Students to Celebrate School Choice at Pennsylvania Capitol; Lawmakers Expected to Attend

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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Hosted by Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools, the event will include remarks and musical performances by students representing more than 25 public charter schools in Allentown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and York.

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  • Hosted by Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools, the event will include remarks and musical performances by students representing more than 25 public charter schools in Allentown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and York.
  • "Pennsylvania's public charter schools are making a positive difference for students, educators, and the communities they serve.
  • The Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on representing both brick-and-mortar and cyber schools throughout the Keystone State.
  • National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, public charter, public magnet, online, private, and home schooling.

Traveling Exhibition Brings Hindu Cultural Awareness Across the US

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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The Darshana exhibition provided a bird's eye view for non-Hindus and Hindus alike about the Dharmic traditions and countless Indic philosophies developed over several millennia.

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  • The Darshana exhibition provided a bird's eye view for non-Hindus and Hindus alike about the Dharmic traditions and countless Indic philosophies developed over several millennia.
  • To illustrate the Darshana's impact:
    The exhibition stirred considerable excitement and appreciation at the annual gala of Indiana's Center for Interfaith Cooperation.
  • "Darshana exhibition was a proactive approach to bring awareness about the Hindu Civilization.
  • For more information about Hindu Darshana, please visit https://hindudarshana.com ,and to enquire about the exhibition, please use the form at https://hindudarshana.com/contact/ .

Commonwealth Prevention Alliance Celebrates Prevention Week 2022

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA), a private non-profit whose mission is to reimagine prevention, advocate for equity and critical resources, and share best and promising practices, is proud to announce PA Prevention Week taking place May 8 to 14, 2022. The effort — part of National Prevention Week (NPW) hosted by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) — is an annual public education platform bringing together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health.

Key Points: 
  • STATE COLLEGE, Pa., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA), a private non-profit whose mission is to reimagine prevention, advocate for equity and critical resources, and share best and promising practices, is proud to announce PA Prevention Week taking place May 8 to 14, 2022.
  • "PA Prevention Week aims to promote prevention year-round," says Jeff Hanley, CPA Executive Director.
  • To assist with community led educational events, CPA has created a PA Prevention Week "Get Started Guide," which can be accessed here:
    On Monday, May 9, 2022, CPA will host the 2022 PA Prevention Week Press Conference from 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., in Harrisburg on the front steps (3rd & State Streets) of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building.
  • To access resources provided by CPA to aid prevention professionals in representing PA Prevention during National Prevention Week, and to learn more about PA Prevention Week, please visit: https://commonwealthpreventionalliance.org/pa-prevention-week-2022/ .

Preservationists, Environmentalists, and Small Businesses Protest Demolition of State Capitol

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Monday, March 22, 2021
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and Public Accountability for Our Capitol are urging the governor and legislative leadership to stop the demolition and to restore the historic Capitol Annex through a transparent process as required by law.

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  • and Public Accountability for Our Capitol are urging the governor and legislative leadership to stop the demolition and to restore the historic Capitol Annex through a transparent process as required by law.
  • In addition, the Historic State Capitol Commission, required by law to review and advise the Legislature on any changes to the Capitol, was denied information and kept out of the development process.
  • Thousands of Californians and small businesses have joined Save Our Capitol!
  • The U.S. Capitol hides its visitor entrance, so it doesn't distract from the original historic Capitol the Capitol Annex Project does the opposite.