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Dallas High School Team Crowned Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Champions
Pennsylvania Champions to Compete in 30th Annual National LifeSmarts Championship in San Diego, CA
HARRISBURG – Dallas High School, from Luzerne County, captured the Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Championship by successfully fielding questions about real-life marketplace issues and beating four other teams during the competition hosted Thursday by the Office of Attorney General.
LifeSmarts, a consumer education competition, challenges teens in grades 6 through 8 (Junior Varsity) and 9 through 12 (Varsity) about personal finance, health and safety, the environment, technology, and consumer rights and responsibilities.
“An important part of the Office of Attorney General’s mission is to help educate students to make good life choices as consumers,” Attorney General Michelle Henry said. “These students inspire me with their knowledge of personal finance, health and safety, and consumer rights. We all have a collective responsibility to show up for our young people and help them reach their full potential. Through education, we can empower students and communities to grow stronger, safer, and more prosperous.”
Teens from across the state first competed online for a chance to advance to the state finals held at the Office of Attorney General in Harrisburg. Varsity Champion, Dallas High School, has qualified for the 30th National LifeSmarts Championship which will be held in San Diego, California, April 18-21, 2024. There, they will compete against other teams from across the country for the coveted Florence Kelley Cup, scholarships and prizes.
Dallas High School Team Captain Marie Popielarz said it was a neck-and-neck competition, but the experience her team had with the competition helped them come out on top.
“It was truly an even match,” said Popielarz.
The LifeSmarts competition is a program of the National Consumers League. State coordinators implement the program locally. Other teams participating in the state finals included teams from Pine Grove Area High School, North East High School, Cumberland Valley High School and Upper Dublin High School.
“LifeSmarts participants win by learning to avoid common consumer pitfalls and scams, navigate the government, prepare for their financial futures, and so much more,” said Lisa Hertzberg, Program Director of the National LifeSmarts Program.
The National Consumers League, founded in 1899, is America’s pioneer consumer organization. NCL’s mission is to protect and promote social and economic justice for consumers and workers in the United States and abroad. NCL is a private, nonprofit membership organization. For more information about the competition, visit https://lifesmarts.org or email lifesmarts@nclnet.org. For more information about NCL, visit www.nclnet.org or email media@nclnet.org.
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Maxx Crosby-Ravens Trade Dead, Opening Perfect Cowboys Opportunity
Dallas Cowboys Nation’s hopes of landing superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby were dashed last weekend when it was announced that he was being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. However, less than 24 hours before the new year, the trade has fallen apart.
On Tuesday night, the Las Vegas Raiders announced that the Ravens have backed out of the trade.
“The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby,” the statement read. “We will have no further comment at this time.”
The news sends a major ripple for the league, with the Crosby sweepstakes once again open. Before his trade to the Ravens, the Cowboys were considered one of the teams closely monitoring the situation and a team that made a legitimate offer for Crosby.
At this time, there is no word on why the trade between Las Vegas and Baltimore fell through. When the trade was first reported, the Raiders were set to receive a 2026 and 2027 first-round pick from the Ravens.
Now, his future is in limbo. Before he was traded to the Ravens, it was believed that the Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams were the top candidates to land him. In fact, the Cowboys were “considered runner-ups” in the sweepstakes.
Dallas’ Original Trade Offer
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys initially offered the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 draft, a 2027 second-round pick, and an unnamed veteran player.
“Dallas kept a hard line throughout. The franchise wasn’t willing to part with two first-round picks, hoping its 12th pick in April’s draft, plus a future second-rounder, would be enough to entice Las Vegas. Dallas was also willing to package a veteran player to sweeten the deal, but Vegas wasn’t interested in that. The Raiders prioritized picks,” Fowler wrote.
Last season, Crosby recorded 73 total tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 20 quarterback hits, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception.
We’ll have to see if Dallas ends up being his new home, now that the team has a second chance to make something special happen, but there will be some serious competition. The 2026 NFL calendar year officially begins on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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Dallas weather: Severe storms bring hail and tornado threats | See timing
DALLAS – Severe thunderstorms are forecast to return to North Texas late Tuesday, bringing threats of damaging hail, high winds and localized flooding. While the primary concerns are wind and hail, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Tuesday Forecast
Dallas weather: Mar. 10 morning forecast
We have another chance of severe storms starting Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologist Ali Turiano has your forecast and everything you need to know ahead of the storms.
Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop as a dryline to the west moves into the region. Storm conditions are expected to intensify as the day progresses.
The greatest concerns remain damaging winds and large hail. The leading edge of the storm front will likely be the most intense, with the potential for straight-line winds and brief spin-up tornadoes.
LIVE Radar: Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Storms: Timing and Impact
The highest potential for severe weather in the Metroplex is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., though lingering activity could continue until 2 a.m. Wednesday. Residents are advised to seek shelter immediately if a warning is issued for their area.
7-Day Forecast
A final round of storms is expected Wednesday, primarily between noon and 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. These storms carry a threat of half-dollar-sized hail and damaging winds.
Behind this system, North Texas will dry out and briefly cool off. Sunny skies return Thursday with a high in the mid-60s. Temperatures will then warm into the upper 70s on Friday before a sunny weekend with highs in the low 80s.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service and FOX 4 forecasters.
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