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Daughter of slain Pennsylvania couple arrested with leader of cult-like group
Michelle Zajko was a person of interest in the killings of her parents, 71-year-old Richard Zajko and his wife, 68-year-old Rita Zajko, on Dec. 31, 2022 in their Delaware County home.
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Unpacking NEPA’s surprisingly strong ties to the Mafia
Learn about how the Mafia grew its influence in the shadow of the Pocono Mountains.
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Discover Philadelphia’s beloved children’s authors
Philadelphia’s celebrated children’s authors inspire young minds through storytelling and literature, nurturing the next generation of readers and lifelong learners.
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Pennsylvania student performance improving, but still below pre-pandemic levels
While Pennsylvania’s academic levels have yet to return to pre-pandemic performance levels, recent data indicates that students are gradually regaining lost ground.
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Joann Fabrics is closing 500 stores, including more than two dozen Pa. locations, amid bankruptcy
Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — or more than half of its current nationwide footprint, including more than two dozen in Pennsylvania.
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Live, from Pennsylvania! ‘SNL’ cast members from the Keystone State
Only a handful of Pennsylvanians have been a part of the “Saturday Night Live” cast during the show’s 50-year run. Do you know who they are?
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Russia has released detained Pittsburgh teacher Marc Fogel, the White House says
Marc Fogel, a Pittsburgh teacher who was deemed wrongfully detained in Russia, has been released in what the White House described as a diplomatic thaw that could advance negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
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Spine-zapping implant developed at Pitt helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
Recently, researchers reported what they called the first evidence that a spine-stimulating implant already being tested for paralysis might also aid neurodegenerative diseases like spinal muscle atrophy – by restoring some muscle function, at least temporarily.
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Gov. Shapiro tags an older prison and a boot camp for closure
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is recommending the closure of Rockview state prison and the Quehanna boot camp, both in central Pennsylvania, amid longer-term national trends of shrinking prison populations.
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Pennsylvanians are losing millions to romance scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
Hundreds of Pennsylvanians lost a combined $21 million to romance scams in 2023, a problem that is on the rise with the use of AI-generated photos.
