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Local Government

Tobyhanna Elementary Center leads local schools in U.S. News rankings

Tobyhanna Elementary Center earned the highest ranking among Pocono-area elementary schools in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, placing No. 329 out of roughly 1,600 Pennsylvania schools evaluated.

October 31, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

New Pa. law raises school bus stopping distance to 15 feet

Act 89 increases the minimum stopping distance behind Pennsylvania school buses from 10 to 15 feet, adds license points for amber-light violations and raises fines for repeat offenders, with educational provisions taking effect in December and penalty changes in one year.

October 30, 2026 · 2 min read