With a nationwide teacher shortage and Pennsylvania issuing its lowest-ever number of new teaching certificates, the quit rate is consequential and compounded.
Dionicio Jimenez, chef and owner of Cantina La Martina, at 2800 D. St. in Kensington, will host a tamale-making contest on Sunday Feb. 5. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the contest begins at 3 p.m. Contestants tamales will be available for purchase.