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Retro candy shop to open in York with $5 candy buffet, shakes & more
Inspired by musical fantasy “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” Grandpa Joe’s founder and CEO Christopher Beers opened his first candy shop in downtown Canonsburg, right outside Pittsburgh. Now, he’s bringing his 21st location to Central Pa.
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Littlestown’s Aubrey Nicole advances to live finale of “The Voice”
Nicole, 20, performed a showstopping rendition of “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles as she sought one of just six spots in the show’s two-episode live finale.
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Pa.’s home care workers want to be included in the next state budget
According to one group, the average hourly reimbursement rate for personal assistance services is “the lowest among neighboring states.”
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Pennsylvania’s home repair program left out of state budget, despite high demand
A multi-million dollar proposal designed to rehabilitate Pennsylvania’s aging housing stock failed to receive funding in the state’s 2025-2026 budget — marking the third year without a state-funded successor to the popular Whole Home Repair Program.
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Pennsylvania’s Yuengling beer expands to Iowa and Wisconsin in 2026
Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, announced it will expand distribution to Iowa and Wisconsin in early 2026, marking another milestone in its nearly 200-year history.
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Adams County saw record visitor spending in 2024, study shows
According to the 2024 Economic Impact of Travel Report, prepared by Tourism Economics on behalf of the Pennsylvania Tourism Office, visitors to Adams County spent $809.2 million in the community in 2024.
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How Bucks County plans to fill $16M gap in proposed $516M budget
The draft $516 million budget reflects a 3.2% spending hike compared to 2025, according to the county. However, there’s currently no tax increase reflected in the budget.
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US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional screening and a warning.
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I ran the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon—here’s what it was really like
The City of Brotherly Love showed its love to runners during the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon. Here’s what it was really like.
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Why is Old Forge, Pennsylvania, the ‘Pizza Capital of the World’?
Sit down, Italy! Lackawanna County’s Old Forge is the Pizza Capital of the world. Here’s why.
