Coal Cracker

Youth-led news for PA's anthracite coal region. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe and happy July 4th! 🇺🇸 Our summer issue is on stands now, so there’s even more to celebrate! It’s a greatest hits edition of sorts. Enjoy! #JulyFourth #IndependeceDay #youthvoices

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Congratulations to all of these talented young people! And a shout out to our reporter Joei Shaller for bringing home a ribbon! https://t.co/HiiXhPCP8w

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THANK YOU to everyone who donated to Coal Cracker Kids for Giving Tuesday! You helped us to exceed our goal. We are so grateful for your much needed support!
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Do you enjoy reading Coal Cracker youth-led news? Your #GivingTuesday donation will help our young reporters to continue producing the paper. Please consider making a donation today. THANK YOU! https://t.co/aa6xQ9K5qa

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Drumming is fun, and can even be a healing force. https://t.co/S0i7UCK65d https://t.co/S0i7UCK65d

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What to do on a rainy weekend before Halloween? Watch a scary movie! Check out our top 10 picks of great horror flicks. 😱🎥🎬👻🧟‍♀️🎃
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It's that spooky time of year. When you hear the word “Halloween,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Costumes, movies, candy, or decorations? Have you ever wondered how our Halloween traditions came about?... https://t.co/fR5k8VUXns

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Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to help us toward our GoFundMe goal! We still have a ways to go, but we are determined. :) To learn more about how we serve... https://t.co/dyt5VaY67T

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Aliens, the moon landing, and round vs. flat earth. What are these conspiracy theories all about?
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Great advice!

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Dear Teen Journalist: Generalizations don't make good journalism. Use specifics and details in your writing to make your sentences come alive for the reader.

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@KatinaParon Thank you for sharing!

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Right now, we really need your help to continue our work. If you enjoy reading Coal Cracker, please visit, and SHARE, our GoFundMe campaign. Any donation that you can make is greatly needed and very much appreciated.... https://t.co/IEEdA7uxBp

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Hurry! Before summer ends, cool off with some ice cream from your favorite local shop! 🍦 🍨
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Author and Schuylkill County native Deanne Rupert chatted with Coal Cracker reporter Taylor Evans about Stephen King, running, and the process of writing her debut novel "To Live Without Knowing."
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Mark “Bullet” Wartman, who grew up in Mahanoy City, is living his dream of making music professionally. His new single "Fly with Me" is out this summer. Reporter Joei Shaller interviewed Mark about his music and life goals.... https://t.co/Eu0uQ310gP

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Hi, @nightmeree! Congrats! https://t.co/zMQ1yA1R0J

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Congratulations Meredith!

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. "Opinions, stereotypes, and negativity need to be put to the side while humane acts come forward." Read more from Reporter Joei Shaller. #4Mind4Body.
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People in Mahanoy City have a plan to turn the historic 13,000-square-foot space where Kaier’s Brewery once stood into Kaier’s Park. What would you like the park to include? Share your ideas through our website.... https://t.co/3YK9Asdlfm

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Food is a big part of Coal Region culture. Enjoy this family Easter Pie recipe from reporter Kassidy Ravina! https://t.co/1z2ZCimpIe https://t.co/1z2ZCimpIe

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@AMarch4OurLives #MarchForOurLivesdc #MarchForOurLives A personal perspective on living in the age of school shootings by youth-led news editor @yayitsserena1 https://t.co/7qK5v7f2m0 @manorink