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All Democratic governors, including Pa.’s Josh Shapiro, bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several
A traditional formal working meeting at the White House including governors of both parties appeared to be off the agenda.
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How to get new senior deduction for the 2026 tax season. It’s $6,000
A new deduction for the 2026 tax season is available that could mean no taxes on Social Security for seniors 65 and older.
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Philly labor and progressive organizations prepare for potential ICE surge
Philadelphia’s ICE Out legislation seeks to impose local regulations on federal immigration officials ahead of possible massive deployment.
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Why PECO handed out $250 gift cards to neighbors after gas explosion
After a fatal natural gas explosion at a Bristol Township nursing home, PECO distributed $250 gift cards to nearby residents while federal investigators continued probing the cause of the blast that killed three people and displaced more than 100 others.
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Why Pennsylvania public libraries may no longer process passport applications
Starting Feb. 13, most Pennsylvania public libraries will no longer be able to process passport applications after a U.S. State Department decision affecting nonprofit agencies.
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More than books: A guide to free services at Pennsylvania public libraries
From 3-D printing, to passport renewal, to digitization of analog media, to professional development resources, you may be surprised to find out the many services Pennsylvania’s public libraries provide.
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Montgomery County man freed from jail after Minnesota church ICE protest arrest
The U.S. Department of Justice had indicted Ian Austin for allegedly participating in a demonstration at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota last month.
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Why Bucks County matters so much in the 2026 midterm election
Whether because of election integrity, culture wars in public schools or campaign stops at a local McDonald’s, the national spotlight in recent years shined on Bucks County near Election Day.
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‘I couldn’t be prouder.’ How Honesdale banded together over snowstorm
Along with the efforts of the Department of Public Works, Mayor Derek Williams led a shoveling brigade of volunteers to help residents clear their walkways.
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How presidential campaign stops in 2024 cost Bucks County taxpayers more than $100K
The total includes nearly $88,000 in communities that did not host national candidates — among them Bensalem, which has the county’s largest police force. Taxpayers there spent nearly $30,000 in overtime to send 44 police officers to five appearances.
