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Students battle a storm of crows at Pitt
Students at the University of Pittsburgh struggle amid the growing crow population. Here’s how the school is attempting to address the issue.
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Learn a new language for free this December in Philadelphia
Unlock 190+ languages for free this December! Philadelphia Library’s digital platforms, conversation groups, and expert resources make language learning accessible to all.
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The Pennsylvania stories that brought a smile to our face in 2024
As we prepare to say goodbye to an election year where divisiveness seemed to dominate the news cycle, we’re here to remind you that the news wasn’t all bad in 2024, especially here in Pennsylvania.
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PA residents have until Dec. 31 to apply for their property tax rent rebate. Here’s how.
Pennsylvania seniors and residents living with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the commonwealth’s rebate through the Property Tax / Rent Rebate program. Over 550,000 residents have applied so far.
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These 3 Pittsburgh hospitals ranked among the best for maternity care
Three Pittsburgh-area hospitals earn high marks for maternity care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings. Find out which facilities stand out.
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Bomb thrower or bridge builder? Justin Douglas reflects on his first year changing Dauphin County.
After flipping Dauphin County blue for the first time in 100 years, Justin Douglas looks back on his first year in office, bringing reforms to the county and fighting ingrained institutional corruption.
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Unidentified drones spotted flying across eastern Pennsylvania
There have been thousands of drone sightings throughout New Jersey since the middle of November. Now, residents across Pennsylvania are spotting drones flying across parts of the commonwealth.
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Dauphin County moves polling location from local fire hall and social club over allegations of racism
The alleged racism at the Bressler Fire Club dates back years and prompted the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General to look into the issue in 2022.
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Biden creates Native American boarding school national monument in Carlisle to mark era of forced assimilation
The creation of the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument — announced during a tribal leaders summit at the White House — is intended to confront what Biden referred to as a “dark chapter” in the nation’s history.
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Searchers think they have found missing Western Pa. woman last seen near sinkhole
A Pennsylvania coroner’s office said that investigators believe they have located the body of 64-year old Elizabeth Pollard who was last seen four days earlier near a sinkhole above a shuttered coal mine.
