United Neighborhood Centers Opens Affordable Senior Housing in Dunmore

The United Neighborhood Centers has opened a new affordable senior housing complex in Dunmore.

The Bucktown Center offers 40 units for adults age 62 and older, with mobility accessible units and affordable rent.

The center also offers resources for transportation, food access, and community information. 

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Ban it or use it? How teachers are grappling with generative AI in the classroom

Teachers throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey are taking various approaches to AI in the classroom, from complete AI bans to integrating it in course work.

While some AI tools may help with grammar and language adjustments, concerns over plagiarism and overreliance remain.

Many teachers are considering the use of AI in the workforce as a factor for future curriculums.  

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Workforce Housing in Mt. Airy to Serve “Forgotten Missing Middle”

TierView Development has proposed a four-story workforce housing project which aims to serve the “forgotten middle” of the workforce.

Although the project is pending zoning approval, it would include a mix of studio and two-bedroom units, affordable homes, and commercial and green space.

To offset tree removal during construction, the project will plant 33 replacement trees. 



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Automated Traffic Enforcement is More Popular Than You Think

Cameras as a means of traffic enforcement are both effective and popular in urban spaces.

However, many places view speed cameras in a negative light and limit their use.

This article examines the effectiveness of automated traffic enforcement and its public perception. 

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Climate Change is an Urgent but Often Overlooked Education Policy Issue

Many schools across the United States are affected by climate events like wildfires, heatwaves, and flooding, which leads to lack of attendance and declining academic achievement.

Schools can take proactive measures such as delegating infrastructure funding, reducing emissions, and integrated climate-and-outdoor-related materials in their curriculums.

Brookings Research explores how school systems can pursue climate education and search for environmental policies across the nation. 

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Recent Research: Tulsa Remote Study Shows Strong Economic Results

A recent analysis of the Tulsa Remote initiative has shown that the program has yielded economic benefits over its duration.

Tulsa Remote used economic incentives to draw remote workers to relocate to Tulsa and remain for at least one year.

This article discusses program findings and benefits.

 

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