Pennsylvania
‘He’s making history.’ Pennsylvania boy, 9, lives in Collegeville and goes to college
At age nine, most kids don’t know what they want to do when they grow up. Some may say teacher, firefighter or nurse.
But if you ask Aiden Wilkins of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, he’ll tell you he wants to be a Pediatric Neurosurgeon. In fact, he’ll also tell you he’s close to making that dream come true.
Wilkins is taking college courses at Ursinus College. And the college freshman says academics have always been easy for him.
“Ever since I was three, I’d watch an anatomy video and was always fascinated when I saw the brain,” he said.
In a neuroscience classroom filled with 18-to-20-year-olds, Aiden is studying and learning right next to them.
“The reason why I want to be a pediatric neurosurgeon is mainly because I like helping kids around my age,” the 9-year-old said. “It’s sad to see kids around my age with neuro-disabilities so I want to help them out.”
Three times a week, Aiden can be seen hitting the books at Ursinus College. The other days he’s taking virtual classes at Reach Cyber Charter School as a sophomore in high school.
At age 9, Ayden is the youngest student in the school’s history. His mother, Veronica Wilkins, is extremely proud.
“It’s exciting because he’s making history and you know he feels great. I think it’s so important to be seen and heard,” Veronica said.
She said she knew her son was gifted the moment he was able to speak. “He was reading signs and corrected people’s sentences…writing algebraic equations.”
Three years ago, he passed the gifted test administered by his high school. About a year ago, Aiden made it clear he wanted a new challenge.
His mother did research and landed on Ursinus College for its courses and its proximity to their home.
When asked how proud she is of her son, Veronica said, “I’m extremely proud of Aiden because it’s all him. It’s all organic. I’m just behind the scenes and he goes for what he wants.”
Aiden wants everyone to know anything is possible. “What I really want people to know is that from my story all you have to do is put in work to do whatever you want.”
9-year-old Aiden Wilkins studies neuroscience at Ursinus college.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 7:28PM
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro officially signed a bill, known as the CROWN Act, on Tuesday.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Pennsylvania took a major step towards equality when it comes to natural hair.
Governor Josh Shapiro was at the Island Design Natural Hair Studio in Philadelphia’s Parkside neighborhood on Tuesday morning to officially sign a bill, known as the CROWN Act.
It prevents discrimination based on a person’s hair type, texture or style in schools, the workplace and social venues.
Pennsylvania is now the 28th state to adopt the CROWN Act, joining New Jersey and Delaware.
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An Allentown, Pennsylvania, man was charged in his son’s death after he died from injuries suffered in 2012, more than 10 years later, officials said.
The Bensalem Township Police Department arrested and charged Kyle Hinkle, 38, with criminal homicide in connection with the death of his son, who initially suffered the injuries when he was an infant in 2012. He was also charged with third-degree murder, police said.
Hinkle was charged with abusing his son when he was an infant in 2012, when he lived in Bensalem, Bucks County.
In October 2012, police said Hinke’s 3-month-old infant son was diagnosed with bleeding in the brain and retinal hemorrhages. The 3-month-old was eventually taken to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia to be treated, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit. A child protection program doctor said the injuries were caused by “significant force consistent with abusive head trauma.”
Hinkle later admitted to the abuse and said that he shook his son multiple times on Oct. 12, 2012, saying he was unable to stop the child from crying, and he didn’t support the 3-month-old’s head. Hinkle was charged with aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children and simple assault. He pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to two years in prison, with an additional three years of supervised parole/probation.
In August 2024, Bensalem police said that Pennsylvania State Police told them that Hinkle’s son died at the age of 11 in Westmoreland County. An autopsy revealed his cause of death was due to complications of blunt force trauma in the 2012 case.
Hinkle was taken into custody by police at his workplace in Allentown Monday. He was arraigned and is being held on $2 million bail.
The Pennsylvania Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Pick 2 numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
Day: 7-4, Wild: 5
Evening: 2-8, Wild: 0
Check Pick 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
Day: 6-5-1, Wild: 5
Evening: 7-6-7, Wild: 0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
Day: 4-5-5-1, Wild: 5
Evening: 9-3-9-2, Wild: 0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
Day: 7-2-4-5-2, Wild: 5
Evening: 4-2-1-9-6, Wild: 0
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash4Life numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
05-07-49-54-60, Cash Ball: 04
Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
03-09-26-33-43
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Winning Treasure Hunt numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
10-11-17-18-27
Check Treasure Hunt payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Match 6 Lotto numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
06-20-23-28-43-45
Check Match 6 Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Ensure your ticket has your signature, name, address and phone number on the back.
- Prizes up to $600: Claim at any PA Lottery retailer or by mail: Pennsylvania Lottery, ATTN: CLAIMS, PO BOX 8671, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
- Prizes from $600 to $2,500: Use a Claim Form to claim at a retailer or by mail: Pennsylvania Lottery, ATTN: CLAIMS, PO BOX 8671, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
- Prizes over $2,500: Mail your signed ticket with a Claim Form or in person at a Lottery Area Office (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Lottery Headquarters is currently not open to the public. Visit the PA Lottery website for other office locations near you.
When are the Pennsylvania Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: 1:35 p.m. and 6:59 p.m. daily.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. daily.
- Treasure Hunt: 1:35 p.m. daily.
- Match 6 Lotto: 6:59 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Pennsylvania editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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