MA Ranked Second In Nation For Innovation, New Study Says: Here's Why
Several states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are setting the pace for US innovation by driving research, technology, and business growth, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 Most & Least Innovative States study on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The study evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 key factors, including STEM job concentration, research and development spending, and tech industry presence.
Washington, DC, took WalletHub's top spot, driven by its high concentration of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math. The nation's c…
PA Math Teacher, Softball Coach Stephanie Smith Dies, 32
A 32-year-old Manheim Central math teacher and softball coach has died, according to her obituary.
Stephanie E. Smith, 32 of Lititz, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, according to her obituary.
She graduated from Bermudian Springs High School and Millersville University, before she became a beloved high school math teacher, as detailed in her obituary.
For fun she cooked, she enjoyed "art, music, movies, ice cream, flowers, sharks, and the color blue," as stated in her obituary.
She is survived by her husband of four years, Nicholas "Nick" C. Barlieb, according to social medi…
Lisa Annunziato, Beloved Teacher In Ridgefield For 21 Years, Dies At 57
Lisa Annunziato, who taught at Ridgefield Academy for 21 years, died Thursday, Aug. 29, at age 57.
"It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague," the school announced on Facebook.
"She was passionate about education, especially her work with math and history, and was deeply committed to her students, her school, and the craft of teaching. She developed deep and meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, and was highly effective in the classroom."
Annunziato died at home in Ridgefield, said the obituary.
She was born in …
