In her 16 years in the communications industry, Ashley Adams has worn many hats, including news reporter, public relations writer, marketing specialist, copy editor and technical writer. Ashley grew up in Berks County and has since returned to her roots to raise her three children.
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PA Supreme Court sides with Stroud Township over ban of backyard gun range
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that a Stroud Township law that prohibits gun ranges in designated residential areas does not violate the Second Amendment.
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Investigators fault Pittsburgh for 2022 bridge collapse
According to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board, the city of Pittsburgh is to blame for the collapse of the Forbes Avenue bridge in January 2022 which resulted in four people being injured.
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How much is the cost of living in Pennsylvania’s top 10 metropolitan areas? Here’s the breakdown
According to the Economic Policy Institute, the average cost for a family of four in Pennsylvania to enjoy a “modest yet adequate” standard of living is $87,500 a year. But if you live in one of the state’s 10 largest metropolitan areas, you’ll need to make more than that. A lot more in some areas.
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Taylor Swift donates $100,000 to family of woman killed at Super Bowl parade
Taylor Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, donated money to the family of the woman killed during the Super Bowl parade celebration in Kansas City.
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Which Pennsylvania state university is cheapest? We ranked them all by cost
According to US News and World Report, the average cost of in-state tuition for a public university is $10,662. Most of Pennsylvania’s state universities cost more than that.
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Is your drinking water safe, Pennsylvania? Check the interactive map to find out.
A study released last summer by J.D. Power ranked Pennsylvania’s tap water as the sixth worst in the nation, and found that 33% of the state’s rivers and streams failed to meet water quality standards.
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Here’s how Pennsylvania’s infrastructure has benefited from some major federal investments
Two signature pieces of legislation from President Joe Biden, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, have provided funding for $14.8 billion in public infrastructure and clean energy projects throughout the commonwealth.
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Walking the talk: How one PA woman became a patient escort at Planned Parenthood
According to Planned Parenthood, volunteer patient escorts are the first line of defense for abortion rights, serving as a buffer between a patient and protestors outside the clinic.
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Do you have unclaimed property? Check with the Pa. Treasury and find out.
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department has more than $4 billion in unclaimed property including funds from dormant bank accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, jewelry, medals, and more.
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Puff, puff, pass: Why Pennsylvania hasn’t legalized recreational marijuana yet
Even with a Democratic majority in the state House and a governor who supports it, Pennsylvania remains one of the only states in the region to not have a legal recreational marijuana market.
