SOPA in the News
1/1/20 – KDKA Radio
Polar Bear Club Enjoy New Year’s Day Swim To Raise Money for Special Olympics Pennsylvania
1/2/20 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Brrr…Dozens take frosty ‘dip’ into the Mon for annual Polar Plunge
12/31/19 – Times News Online
2019 in review: Special Olympics athletes take home titles
12/31/19 – I-100
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Awards $500,000 to local charities
12/27/2019 – WHP Harrisburg
Fundraiser held in York County to benefit Special Olympics
12/23/19 – Vista
As Year Winds Down, Energy Transfer Celebrates 19 Community Successes in 2019
12/21/19 – The Mercury
Special Olympics PA names regional director for 7-county area, including Berks
12/21/19 – Reading Eagle
Special Olympics PA names regional director for 7-county area, including Berks
12/19/19 – Bedford Gazette
12/19/19 – Altoona Mirror
Sheetz hits milestone, opens its 600th store
12/18/19 – Town and Country News
12/18/19 – Allied News
Things to do from Dec. 18, 2019
12/18/2019 – York Daily Record
York College hosts 2019 winter commencement
12/16/19 – TRIB LIVE
Valley alum Zach Clark wins powerlifting gold at Pennsylvania Special Olympics
12/16/2019 – The Knight Crier
North Penn’s top ten sports moments of the decade
12/8/19 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
12/6/2019 – CBS Philly
Special Olympics Celebrates Philadelphia Polar Plunge With Help Of City’s Mascots
12/5/19 – The Courier Express
Elk/Cameron County Special Olympics to celebrate Christmas Saturday
12/2/19 – GoErie.com
Presque Isle photos: November 2019
12/2/19 – Philadelphia Citizen
12/1/19 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Lycoming County Special Olympics holds annual bowling competition
11/28/2019 – The Times Herald
11/28/19 – PennLive.com
PennLive's 2019 wish list: Here are the nonprofits that need your help
11/28/19 – The Sentinel – Cumberlink
Where It Stands: Bocce program gathers momentum in South Middleton
11/27/19 – Herald-Standard
Special Olympics members enjoy Thanksgiving feast from Bentworth students
11/27/19 – City Suburban News
Special Olympics PA to Celebrate 5th Annual Philadelphia Plar Plunge
11-24/2019 - The Times
Chance to shine: New Brighton Special Olympian scores thrilling victory
11/24/19 – Beaver County Times
Chance to shine: New Brighton Special Olympian scores thrilling victory
11/24/19 – Ellwood City Ledger
Chance to shine: New Brighton Special Olympian scores thrilling victory
11/21/19 – CityBizList
Special Olympics Pennsylvania Names New Members to Board of Directors
11/21/19 – CU Today
PSECU Names Winner of Give Back Campaign
11/19/2019 – York Dispatch
Special Olympics athlete Loretta Claiborne to speak at York College commencement
11/16/19 – GoErie.com
More than 600 plunge for Special Olympics Pennsylvania
11/16/19 – The Morning Call
More than 600 plunge for Special Olympics Pennsylvania
11/16/19 – Erie News Now
Bonding through the Polar Plunge
11/16/19 – Your Erie
Erie’s 5th annual Polar Plunge
11/15/2019 – CapeGazette.com
Local runners compete at Run Like The Champ in Philly
11/14/19 – CUinsight.com
Susquehanna Service Dogs wins third annual PSECU Gives Back campaign
11/14/19 – CU Social Good
Susquehanna Service Dogs wins third annual PSECU Gives Back campaign
11/14/19 – Penn Watch
Susquehanna Service Dogs Wins Third Annual PSECU Gives Back Campaign
11/12/19 – Cat County 96 FM
11/12/2019 – The Villanovan
Special Olympics: The Power of Volunteering
11/11/2019 – NorthcentralPA.com
Mansfield University student and grounds crew honored by Tioga County Special Olympics
11/10/19 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Lycoming Special Olympics attends 31st Fall Festiva
11/8/2019 – FOX29 Philadelphia
11/8/19 – The Delaware County Daily Times
Haverford High wins national recognition from Special Olympics
11/8/19 – The Delaware County Daily Times
11/6/19 – The Delaware County Daily Times
Community Briefs: Haverford High School receives national recognition from Special Olympics
11/5/2019 – The Villanovan
University Hosts 31st Annual Pennsylvania Special Olympics
11/5/19 – Haverford/Havertown Patch
Haverford High Getting Special Olympics National Recognition
11/3/19 – Main Line Media News
Athletes converge on Villanova for 31st annual Special Olympics events
11/3/19 – Delco News Network
Athletes converge on Villanova for 31st annual Special Olympics events
11/3/19 – CBS 3
Largest Student Run Special Olympics Event Underway at Villanova University
11/2/19 – The Delaware County Daily Times
Athletes converge on Villanova for 31st annual Special Olympics events
11/1/19 – Real Home Chef
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10/30/19 – The Daily Item
Volunteers offer lifelong gifts
10/30/19 – The Delaware County Daily Times
SOPA football takes over Eagles' NovaCare Complex
10/30/19 – Main Line Media News
SOPA football takes over Eagles' NovaCare Complex
10/30/19 – The Times Herald
SOPA football takes over Eagles' NovaCare Complex
10/30/19 – Montgomery News
SOPA football takes over Eagles' NovaCare Complex
10/30/19 – The Reporter
SOPA football takes over Eagles' NovaCare Complex
10/30/19 – Daily Local News
SOPA football takes over Eagles' NovaCare Complex
10/30/19 – The Mercury
SOPA football takes over Eagles' NovaCare Complex
10/29/19 – The Villanovan
University to Host Pennsylvania Special Olympics 31st Annual Fall Festival
10/29/19 – Butler Radio
Special Olympics Athlete Bowls Perfect Game
10/24/19 – The Times Herald
Villanova University to host Special Olympics PA’s 31st annual Fall Fest
The Mercury
Villanova University to host Special Olympics PA's 31st annual Fall Festival
Montgomery News
Villanova University to host Special Olympics PA's 31st annual Fall Festival
Main Line Media News
Villanova University to host Special Olympics PA's 31st annual Fall Festival
The Reporter
Villanova University to host Special Olympics PA's 31st annual Fall Festival
The Delaware County Daily Times
Villanova University to host Special Olympics PA's 31st annual Fall Festival
10/24/19 – StateCollege.com
Happy Valley Cruise prepares to set sail in March
Happy Valley Cruise prepares to set sail in March By KAREN WALKER
10/24/19 – Bozeman and Daily Chronicle
Through pro football career, MSU’s Singleton remains committed to family, Special Olympics
10/22/19 – The Times Herald
Penn Special Olympics hosts flag football teams from Montgomery, Chester, Delaware counties
10/21/19 – Daily Item
Special Olympians from 20 counties team up for Bocce Ball Bash
10/20/19 – PHL17
Weekend Philler Episode 403 – Philadelphia Union Pep Rally Show!
10/16/19 – Morning Times
Local athletes mine gold Special Olympics
10/11/19 – Post Gazette
East Allegheny teen is state Special Olympics female athlete of the year
10/11/19 – CStore Decisions
Sheetz Kicks Off October Campaign for Special Olympics
10/10/19 – 6WJAC
Sheetz new campaign benefits the Special Olympics
10/4/19 – Southern Living (mention)
Is This Gas Station Hiding the Best Deal on Fried Food?
10/2/19 – York Dispatch
EDITORIAL: Unified sports movement an idea that needs to flourish throughout York County
10/1/19 – PennWatch
Third Annual Vote-based PSECU Gives Back Community Donation Campaign Opens
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Third annual popular vote-based PSECU gives back community donation campaign opens
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PSECU Opens Third Annual Popular Vote-based Community Donation Campaign
9/25/19 – York Dispatch
Growing unified sports movement taking off in York County
9/24/19 – Butler Eagle
SRU playing host to Special Olympics
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9/20/19 – CBS Philly
9/17/19 – The Villanovan
Villanova University’s Special Olympics’ Restaurant Week Kicks Off Road to Fall Festival
9/7/19 – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
9/6/19 – Reading Eagle
Berks Special Olympics athlete one of 15 statewide honored for leadership achievements
9-6-19 – Vista
Special Olympics Athlete from Downingtown Earns Degree from Athlete Leadership University
9/6/19 – The Daily Item
- Danvill native inducted into Special Olympics Hall of Fame
- Lewisburg olympian named Male Athlete of the Year
9/6/19 – York Daily Record
'Big impact': Longtime friends from York County given huge honors by Special Olympics
9/5/19 – Standard-Journal.com
Northumberland/Snyder athletes honored by Special Olympics
9/4/19 – Town Lively
9/4/19 – ESPN
8/22/19 – The Mercury
What's new at Berks County districts for the 2019-20 school year
8/21/19 – Vista
Energy Transfer’s Philanthropic Efforts in 2019 Benefit a Number of Pennsylvania Communities
8/20/19 – Reading Eagle
What’s new at Berks County schools
8/20/19 –
- The Reporter - Montgomery County program honored by Special Olympics PA with 2019 Torch Award
- Montgomery News – Montgomery County program honored by Special Olympics PA with 2019 Torch Award
- The Times Herald – Montgomery County program honored by Special Olympics PA with 2019 Torch Award
- Main Line Media News – Montgomery County program honored by Special Olympics PA with 2019 Torch Award
- The Mercury – Montgomery County program honored by Special Olympics PA with 2019 Torch Award
7/31/19 – Indiana Gazette
7/26/19 – Indiana Gazette
Special Olympics looking to expand in Indiana County
7/11/19 – Style Caster
Aerie Teamed Up With the Special Olympics for Their New Campaign, and the Photos Are Beautiful
7/9/19 – DailyMail.com
7/5/19 – Montgomery Media
North Penn recap hiring policy update moving ahead
7/8/19 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Special Olympics remembrance event
7/1/19 – The Daily Review
Bradford-Sullivan counties bring home awards from Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games
7/1/19 – Morning Times
Local Special Olympics Squad Fares Well
7/1/19 – The Shelby Report
Sheetz Employee Nathan Boyle Awarded Family Award Of Excellence
The Kittanning Paper - 6/13/19
Local Athletes Compete in Special Olympics
The Times Herald - 6/13/19
SOMC athletes shine at Penn State Summer Games
Penn State News - 6/12/19
Penn State physician leads medical team at 2019 Special Olympics World Games
Penn State News - 6/11/19
2019 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games
PHL17 – 6/8/19
Centre Daily Times – 6/8/19
‘Like one big family.’ Special Olympics athletes reflect on 50 years of Summer Games
Centre Daily Times - 6/7/19
Here’s what Sen. Bob Casey had to say about the importance of Special Olympics PA
Athletes celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics PA
WJAC – 6/7/19
Pennsylvania Special Olympics underway in State College
WJAC – 6/6/19
Police carry Special Olympics torch to opening ceremonies
WTAJ – 6/6/19
- Special Olympics Athlete Christa M.
- Special Olympics Opening Eyes
- Special Olympics 6/19
- Special Olympics Volunteer
- Special Olympics Athlete Troy J.
- WEB Original: Making Special Olympics happen
- WTAJ Originals: Behinds the Scenes of 50th Special Olympics
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WTAJ Originals: Pennsylvania Special Olympic Games embark on 50th year
CBS Pittsburgh - 6/4/19
Local Law Enforcement Participate In Torch Run For Special Olympics Summer Games
Altoona Mirror - 6/4/19
End of school year observations abound
Penn State News – 6/3/19
Special Olympics Pennsylvania to celebrate 50 years of Summer Games on June 6-8
Centre Daily Times - 6/3/19
Special Olympics needs ‘hundreds’ more volunteers to make its 50th anniversary happen
StateCollege.com – 5/30/19
Special Olympics PA to Celebrate 50th Summer Games; Volunteers Still Needed
Penn State News – 5/28/19
Special Olympics seeking volunteers for Summer Games at Penn State
CityBizList – 5/9/19
Energy Transfer To Serve As Premier Special Olympics PA Guardians Of The Flame Torch Run Partner
WNEP – 5/9/19
Special Olympics Hosts Hundreds of Young Athletes
WFMZ – 5/9/19
Athletes attend Special Olympics at Whitehall High School
PA Home Page – 5/9/19
Special Olympics held in Monroe County
Daily Times – 5/7/19
Roxborough High excels at Special Olympics
Generocity – 5/6/19
Money Moves: The eagle-eyed will notice that these grants and donations total more than $11 million
Trib Live – 5/4/19
Westmoreland County Special Olympics celebrates 50 years at competition
WFMZ – 5/4/19
Athletes headed to Kutztown University for Special Olympics
Largest statewide Special Olympics sectional held at KU
CBSPhilly – 5/3/19
Latest Photos: Special Olympics Montgomery County Wins NRG Gives Contest, Receives $100,000 Check
Evening Sun – 5/3/19
Unified track gives students with disabilities the chance to compete with classmates
The Pike County Courier – 5/2/19
Have a field day at DV with the Special Olympics
Montgomery News – 5/2/19
Special Olympics Montco wins top donation in NRG Gives contest
KYW Newsradio – 5/1/19
Special Olympics Montgomery County receives NRG Gives campaign grant
Penn Live – 5/1/19
Penn State football doc honored for deep devotion to Special Olympics
The Delaware County Daily Times – 3/31/19
Kehoe Rodgers: A sweet end to an improbable season
WTAJ – 3/29/19
The 10th Annual Beaver Stadium Run Annual Beaver Stadium Run
Times Leader – 3/29/19
Gold Medalist Keller to appear at Special Olympics fundraiser April 6
Techkenyot – 3/28/19
Trump administration’s Special Olympics cuts never had a chance
The Daily Review – 3/28/19
Legislation won’t dull smiles according to local Special Olympics reps
ABC27 – 3/27/19
Heart of the Midstate: PA Special Olympics Swim Meet
WNEP - 3/27/19
Reaction to Proposed Special Olympics Cuts
PENNLive – 3/27/19
Special Olympics Pa. could face major funding cut under Trump’s education budget plan
StateCollege.com – 3/27/19
WFMJ – 3/27/19
Local developmental disabilities monitor proposed federal cuts to Special Olympics
Main Line Media News – 3/27/19
Philadelphia Charity Ball kicks off 2019 season with cocktail party
Onward State – 3/27/19
WNEP – 3/23/19
Welcoming Home Special Olympics Athletes
Times Leader – 3/23/19
All about Aaron: Mountain Top residents turn out for Special Olympics gold medalist
The Citizens’ Voice – 3/23/19
Special Olympian honored in Mountain Top parade
Fox56 – 3/23/19
Special Olympian honored with parade in Mountain Top
WNEP – 3/20/19
Local Athletes Win Medals at Special Olympics
Daily American – 3/20/19
Mountain Metric Challenge on a roll with new co-sponsors
Times Leader – 3/19/19
Dorrance Twp. Man earns silver at Special Olympics World Summer Games
WNEP – 3/16/19
Powerlifter from Carbon County Wins Special Olympics Gold
Explore Clarion – 3/14/19
Penn State DuBois to Host Career Fair on March 27
Market Screener - 3/13/19
Seven are Honored for Championing Global Health Work with Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards
Philadelphia Style - 3/12/19
Philadelphia Charity Ball's Kickoff Party
CU Today - 3/12/19
Clearview FCU Employee Takes Polar Plunge for Charity
WHYY – 3/11/19
Central Pa. volleyball team off to Abu Dhabi for Special Olympics World Games debut
Fox 43 – 3/9/19
11th Annual Polar Bear Plunge benefiting York County Special Olympics
York Dispatch – 3/9/19
PHOTOS: York County residents take a dip at 2019 Polar Plunge
Sun-Gazette – 3/8/19
Special Olympics athletes receive pep-talk from local sports legend
WNEP ABC 16 – 3/6/19
Special Olympic Athletes Head to World Games
The MetroWest Daily News – 3/6/19
Special Olympics runner lands Boston Marathon bib
Fox 56 – 3/5/19
Luzerne County man competing in Special Olympics World Games
DailyAmerican.com – 3/4/19
RMU Sentry Media – 3/3/19
Pittsburgh was ‘Freezin’ For a Reason’ all for a good cause
CBS 21 – 3/3/19
Special Olympics Indoor Winter Games
ABC 27 – 3/3/19
York Daily Record – 3/3/19
Watch: York hosts Special Olympics Indoor Winter Games
York Daily Record – 3/3/19
Photos: Special Olympics Indoor Winter Games come to York
York Dispatch – 3/3/19
PHOTOS: Special Olympics Indoor Winter Games
CBS 21 – 3/2/19
Special Olympics bring unity, economic boost to York County
WGAL – 3/2/19
Special Olympics Pennsylvania allow athletes with disabilities chance to shine
WPMT Fox 43 – 3/2/19
Special Olympics PA hosts first Indoor Winter Games comes to York County
WNEP ABC 16 – 3/2/19
A Send Off Fit for an Olympian
The Reporter – 3/1/19
Souderton Area High School hosts Unified Bocce Championships
WFMZ 69 News – 2/28/19
Slate Belt police chief to help carry Flame of Hope in Special Olympics game
ABC 27 – 2/28/19
Midstate athlete training for this year's Special Olympics winter games
TiogaPublishing.com – 2/28/19
Special Olympics Bocce Championship to take place at North Penn-Mansfield
Penn State University – 2/27/19
Seidenberg named chief medical officer for 2019 Special Olympics World Games
Montgomery News – 2/27/19
Souderton Area High School hosts Unified Bocce Championships
Times Leader – 2/27/19
Penn State/Wilkes-Barre faculty, staff support Special Olympics
WTAE Pittsburgh – 2/23/19
Pittsburgh Polar Plunge raises awareness, funds for Special Olympics
NorthCentralPA.com – 2/23/19
CBS Pittsburgh – 2/23/19
Pittsburgh Police Raise $100K for Special Olympics At Polar Plunge
WNEP ABC 16 – 2/21/19
Luzerne County Man Set to Compete in the Special Olympics World Games
WNEP ABC 16 – 2/21/19
Palmerton Powerlifter Competing in Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi
The Morning Call – 2/19/19
PICTURES: Polar Plunge in Easton
WPMT Fox 23 – 2/18/19
Special Olympics Pennsylvania searching for event volunteers
The Lehigh Valley Ledger – 2/17/19
The 2019 Lehigh Valley Polar Plunge – Photos By: Michael Hujsa
WFMZ – 2/17/19
2019 Polar Bear Plunge raises money for good cause
Lehigh Valley Live – 2/16/19
Jump in the Delaware River in February? Sure, say 100s at Special Olympics Polar Plunge (VIDEO)
Times News Online – 2/16/19
A story of gold and glory: Palmerton woman to compete in the Special Olympics World Games
Central Penn Parent – 2/14/19
Special Olympics’ new ‘Indoor’ Winter Games coming to York in March; volunteers needed
York Dispatch – 2/13/19
Special Olympics Pennsylvania will host first Indoor Winter Games in York County
The Tribune-Democrat – 2/12/19
Special Olympics Winter Games close amid bad weather, positive energy
PHOTO GALLERY | Athletes, volunteers find fun, fulfillment in Special Olympics
WJACTV.com – 2/11/19
42nd Annual Special Olympics kickoff at Seven Springs
Associated Press – 2/8/19
Seven Springs to host Special Olympics this weekend
The Tribune Democrat – 2/8/19
Editorial | Region enriched by Special Olympics Pennsylvania Winter Games
The Tribune-Democrat – 2/7/19
Look at what’s happening this weekend!
CBS Philly – 2/6/19
Phillies Staff Team Up With Special Olympics Pennsylvania For Fun At Ballpark
Meadville Tribune – 2/5/19
Athletes ready to carry torch for Special Olympics winter games
The Tribune Democrat – 2/3/19
Athletes ready to carry torch for Special Olympics winter games
WJAC-TV/6 News – 2/3/19
2019 Winter Games Plunge raises more than $125,000
Pocono Record – 2/2/19
Delaware County Times – 1/30/19
Editorial: At Carroll and Saint Katherine, a very special union
CatholicPhilly.com – 1/29/19
Special ed kids join high schoolers on new bocce team
The Delaware County Daily Times – 1/27-19
Archbishop Carroll, St. Katherine Day School students on a roll as Unified Bocce team
ABC 27 News – 1-27-19
PennLive.com – 1-27-19
Only the brave jump into Lake Pinchot to raise money for Special Olympics
WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg – 1-26-19
Capital Area Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics PA
Fox 43 News – 1-26-19
Hundreds brave cold weather and water to benefit Special Olympics
Bucks County Courier Times – 1-26-19
Photos: Eastern County Polar Bear Plunge
KYW Newsradio 1060 AM – 1-25-19
Bocce tourney unites Special Olympics athletes, students without disability
The Daily Review – 1/24/19
North Penn-Mansfield High School to host Special Olympics PA's Unified Bocce Regional Championship
CNBnews.net – 1/24/19
2 Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools to compete in Unified Sports for the 1st time
PennLive.com – 1-23-19
Special Olympics skiing competition, qualifier for 2019 PA Winter Games
The Tribune-Democrat – 1/19/19
Nonprofits to benefit from Chillin’ for Charity Winter Festival
CBS Pittsburgh – 1-12-19
Beaver County Polar Bear Plunge Supports Special Olympics
Hearldstandard.com – 1/8/19
Be Local by enjoying the area’s winter playgrounds
Chambersburg Public Opinion – 1-2-19
Watch ESPN video segment on Special Olympian Loretta Claiborne
6WJAC – 4/29/19
Central Pennsylvania Special Olympics sectional held at SFU
The Tribune-Democrat – 4/29/19
Chasing a challenge: Special Olympics athletes focus on fun at St. Francis qualifier
PA Home Page – 4/29/19
Senator Baker Welcomes Special Olympian From Mountain Top to Harrisburg
CBS3 Philly – 4/28/19
Special Olympics Spring Games Held At Penn Charter High School
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – 4/28/19
Making a more inclusive, equitable Pittsburgh
6WJAC – 4/28/19
Over 300 athletes compete at Central Pennsylvania Special Olympics Spring Sectional
The Tribune-Democrat – 4/27/19
Tribute to Women | YWCA Greater Johnstown will honor eight for community service
CBS3 – 4/23/19
NRG Announces Charity Finalists For Donation Contest
The Almanac – 4/22/19
Rotary Club of Upper St. Clair Bethel Park gives $48,000 to causes
The Mercury – 4/22/19
NRG Gives gives Special Olympics Montgomery County a chance at $100,000 prize
ABC27 – 4/21/19
Special Olympics building foundation for young athletes
Times Herald – 4/21/19
NRG Gives gives Special Olympics Montgomery County a chance at $100,000 prize
Fox43 – 4/19/19
Sports Spotlight: Unified Track and Field meet
NBC Philadelphia – 4/10/19
KDKA Newsradio 1020 – 4/8/19
2019 UNcathlon – Special Events Manager with the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania Jessica Kury
The Citizens’ Voice – 4/7/19