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As NFL Draft nears, volunteers sought in the city. What they’ll do
Pittsburgh area organizations are combining their talents to help the city put its best foot forward before an estimated 500,000 visitors or more come on April 23-25 for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Boat parade returning for Lake Wallenpaupack’s 100th anniversary
Plans for the centennial celebration of Lake Wallenpaupack, set for July 24 to 26, include a revival of a decorated boat parade, which was a popular feature in the early years of Wally Lake Fest held in late August.
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‘Don’t give up ship’ attitude fuels plan for state-of-art 1812 museum
The proposed War of 1812 museum and forts — with the Hagen History Center, Maritime Museum and Flagship Niagara — would grow Erie as a destination for heritage tourists, including tourists interested in naval history.
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Pa. senators mull inheritance tax cut, deductions for organ donors
The commonwealth is one of five states that has an inheritance tax.
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Pennsylvania gas prices climb to highest level since 2023
The average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania hit $3.82 on Thursday, a spike of 70 cents since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28.
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Expect even longer wait times at Philly airport amid TSA issue, see why
Less than a week after closing Terminal C, the TSA announced it has temporarily closed Terminal A-West and Terminal F as of Thursday, March 18, in order to “help optimize operations across other checkpoints.”
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Quakertown student protester to have charges dismissed in police clash
Felony charges are expected to be dismissed against one of the Quakertown teenagers arrested following a police confrontation that turned violent during a student-led ICE protest last month.
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PennDOT warns of scam texts about fake traffic tickets
PennDOT District 9 has reported residents in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties are receiving scam text and email messages falsely claiming to be from the agency.
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First Zaxbys in PA is soon to open at this Bucks County site
A popular fried chicken chain has landed in Bucks County, marking its Pennsylvania debut.
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Pennsylvania regulators seek $2.6 million in penalties for deadly 2023 chocolate factory explosion
The Public Utility Commission filed a formal complaint against the UGI Utilities Inc. gas division, alleging the company’s distribution facilities serving the R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading violated state and federal standards and regulations.
