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State Rep. Peter G. Schweyer (D-Allentown), majority chair of the House Education Committee, visited Pennsylvania College of Technology on Tuesday, gaining insights into the college’s unique educational model, impressive academic facilities and exciting new initiatives. He was accompanied on his tour by his chief of staff, Nancy Wilt.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology employee “getting the experience of a lifetime” was the subject of a WNEP-TV report Tuesday evening. Zachary Gump, senior program manager of commercial buildings for the college’s Clean Energy Center, is one of 16 individuals from around the globe chosen to umpire at the Little League Baseball World Series, taking place in South Williamsport through Sunday.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology employee “getting the experience of a lifetime” was the subject of a WNEP-TV report Tuesday evening. Zachary Gump, senior program manager of commercial buildings for the college’s Clean Energy Center, is one of 16 individuals from around the globe chosen to umpire at the Little League Baseball World Series, taking place in South Williamsport through Sunday.

Local mascot celebrities, including Penn College’s Wildcat, gathered recently to celebrate Boomer’s birthday at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Boomer is the mascot for Crosscutters Baseball, a member of the MLB Draft League.

Local mascot celebrities, including Penn College’s Wildcat, gathered recently to celebrate Boomer’s birthday at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Boomer is the mascot for Crosscutters Baseball, a member of the MLB Draft League.

In a tradition dating back to 2009, Pennsylvania College of Technology once again welcomed the Most Valuable Players in Williamsport, hosting a picnic for the 20 teams set to compete in the Little League Baseball World Series. Held Tuesday afternoon on the center lawns of campus, the cookout preceded the popular Grand Slam Parade.

In a tradition dating back to 2009, Pennsylvania College of Technology once again welcomed the Most Valuable Players in Williamsport, hosting a picnic for the 20 teams set to compete in the Little League Baseball World Series. Held Tuesday afternoon on the center lawns of campus, the cookout preceded the popular Grand Slam Parade.

C&N donated $20,000 through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program to Pennsylvania College of Technology in support of the college’s dual enrollment initiative. The bank’s EITC donation will benefit Penn College Dual Enrollment, a program that enables academically qualified high school and career technology center students to take tuition-free courses for college credit.

Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week held its fourth and final summer session at Pennsylvania College of Technology July 28 to Aug. 2. More than 300 young high school juniors and seniors attended the engaging event, the signature program of the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education. The youth leadership gathering provides a hands-on, practical way for students to immerse themselves in the world of business and gain a sense of their entrepreneurial talents.

WVIA News has postponed its "Listening Tour" event, originally scheduled for Aug. 2, to Friday, Aug. 30. WVIA is conducting a “Listening Tour” by visiting various communities and asking residents for input on story ideas.