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Celebrating Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Stars

July 24, 2026

The high school sports awards in Northwest Pennsylvania have wrapped up, with plaques handed out over the last few weeks. The Erie Times‑News highlighted District 10 athletes of the year for each sport, plus major team and individual honors. Cathedral Prep captured the Varsity Cup for large sc

politics

America’s 250th: A Call for Real Change

June 29, 2026

The United States celebrates its 250th birthday, but for many Black Americans it feels more like a reckoning than a party. The nation’s founding promises of liberty were built on the unpaid labor and exploitation of enslaved people. From 1619 to today, Black citizens have fought to make those

entertainment

A Look at WWE’s Post-WrestleMania Storytelling Gaps

June 4, 2026

Raw kicked off strong after WrestleMania with a standout moment when Jacob Fatu crashed Roman Reigns’ celebration, demanding the same family success as the champion. Their Backlash match delivered, but the weeks that followed dragged. Fans got dragged through repetitive brawls, contract signings, an

entertainment

Comedy Clash: A Roast, a Critique, and the Question of Boundaries

May 22, 2026

A recent roast event sparked heated reactions when a former comedian publicly criticized two performers for jokes that many found offensive. She claimed the remarks were racist, sexist, and deeply inappropriate, especially when they touched on sensitive topics such as lynching or personal tragedies.

entertainment

Comedians face backlash for jokes that hit too close to home

May 22, 2026

A recent comedy event meant to celebrate Kevin Hart’s career took a sharp turn when two comedians crossed lines with jokes about race and tragedy. Tony Hinchcliffe joked about George Floyd, a Black man whose death during police restraint sparked global protests, saying Floyd was "laughing so hard he

sports

Rain Threat Looms Over NASCAR's Biggest Endurance Race

May 22, 2026

This weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte faces a serious weather challenge. Heavy storms are expected to roll in from Friday through Sunday, with the worst conditions likely hitting Saturday. The Charlotte Motor Speedway could see near-constant rain, turning practice sessions and qualifying into ga

politics

A New Twist on Voting Rights: Why the Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Matters

May 15, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court recently ruled that Louisiana’s second majority‑Black congressional district was unconstitutional because it used race too heavily. The decision, part of a broader trend that has weakened the Voting Rights Act (VRA), shows how the court’s conservative majority is increasingly

sports

NASCAR Drivers Show Their Athletic Side

April 28, 2026

Kevin Harvick stepped up to defend the sport after a well‑known sports commentator made a controversial claim. The driver said that people who don’t know the rules of racing should stay quiet about it. He pointed out that many commentators, like the one in question, focus mainly on basketball and no

education

Why Debate Matters in School

April 18, 2026

Debate is not just a classroom game; it is the engine of learning. When people argue, they practice thinking. They test ideas and grow wiser. In the past, a famous scholar named W. E. B. DuBois wrote a book for an American group that wanted people to value all cultures. He was one of the first b

politics

U. S. Eyes Control of Nord Stream Pipelines, Says Russia

March 27, 2026

Sergei Lavrov told a French TV station that the United States is trying to take charge of the Nord Stream gas lines. The pipelines, which run under the Baltic Sea, were damaged by a blast in September 2022. The incident cut off much of Russia’s gas flow to Europe, tightening energy supplies even bef