The recession and a desire to make a difference drive more students to engineering programs
By Richard Mertens CORRESPONDENT OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
MILWAUKEE - Jonathan Liegois once wanted to be a marine biologist. Instead, the college freshman is here at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, his dream of undersea discovery replaced by the more practical ideal of a steady job and good income. More...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Two-thirds of Pennsylvania residents say they are not very worried that they or someone in their families will come down with swine flu. More...
By Mark Scolforo ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania lawmakers accepted more than $60,000 in travel, meals and other freebies last year, according to mandatory statements of financial interest newly filed with the State Ethics Commission. More...
By Jim Romanoff FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A sour economy is the perfect time to follow that old lemonade adage and make the most of life's lemons. Especially if you're looking for something sweet, refreshing and inexpensive to serve this summer. More...
By Joe Pinchot THE (SHARON) HERALD
HERMITAGE, Pa. (AP) - Flo Rida, Taylor Swift, Lady GaGa and Carrie Underwood might have a hold on the singles charts these days, but they surely will have to step aside when "Homophones and Hyperboles'' starts its chart ride. More...
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