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Tulip tourism: When and where to see tulips in Pennsylvania
Spring in Pennsylvania brings rain showers, birdsong, and tulips aplenty. Here’s our guide to some of the best spots to tiptoe through the tulips in the commonwealth.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (March 20 – 26)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, March 20 through Thursday, March 26.
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Pa. Senate passes bill regulating AI chatbots used by children and teens
The proposal lays out a series of limited safeguards for operators of chatbot services.
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How these 5 volunteers are making a difference in the Erie community
Volunteers aren’t just high school students looking for community service hours or retirees looking to occupy some time. They are also firefighters rushing to help people on their worst day. They are members at an animal shelter making sure homeless animals are well cared for. They serve meals at homeless shelters and help organize blood…
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Your glossary of Pennsylvania sayings and slang
Yinz and youse can learn how the commonwealth’s rich history is reflected in local Pennsylvania sayings and slang.
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ICE left a Haitian immigrant on Pittsburgh’s streets. She died soon after
Daphy Michel’s death after being released by ICE has left more questions than answers, but her treatment has become common for immigrants released by federal officials.
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Pa. lawmakers seek to build on infrastructure to meet energy demands
Two proposals under consideration wouldn’t require any new power plants or transmission lines.
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Why Sesame Place’s future in Bucks County is clouded by SeaWorld tiff
Bucks County could say goodbye to Sesame Place in Middletown after the theme park owner SeaWorld was sued by Sesame Workshop to end their relationship over money.
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Pennsylvania’s outdoor economy grows to $20.4 billion
Outdoor recreation jobs grew by 9,000 in 2024 to 177,000 workers. Wages in the outdoor recreation sector now total $9.5 billion across the state. Overall, Pennsylvania’s outdoor economy in 2024 is reported to have grown by $1.5 billion to a total of $20.4 billion in economic impact.
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Who are Emir Balat & Ibrahim Kayumi? What we know about NYC suspects
A week after two Bucks County teens were charged in an an attempted terror plot, it’s still unclear how, or even if, they knew each other before authorities said they drove to Manhattan on a mission to kill.
