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Pennsylvania rally will demand protections for transgender health care, same-sex marriage
A group of advocates are planning a Harrisburg rally in late October to pressure elected officials to protect rights for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians.
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For Pa.’s soybean farmers, trade wars are only the latest struggle.
A Chinese boycott of U.S. soybeans is only the latest issue facing farmers. Labor shortages, soaring equipment costs and unpredictable weather have also taken their toll.
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Pa. Senate passes bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery winners to remain anonymous
The state Senate passed a bill that would allow Pennsylvania lottery winners to remain anonymous when collecting a prize of $100,000 or more.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s memoir is coming out in January
Gov. Josh Shapiro has a book coming out in January, touching upon everything from his swift political rise to the trauma of his home being set on fire.
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Did you know Philadelphia has 11 sister cities?
As part of an effort to promote international understanding, Philadelphia has 11 sister cities in 10 countries. Here’s a bit about each one.
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Pa. Senate approves license plate to support mental health, inspired by York County teen’s story
A local father’s story of loss and advocacy inspired newly approved state legislation to create a special license plate aimed at raising awareness for mental health support in Pennsylvania.
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Inferno rips through mulch facility near Spring Grove on Sunday as high winds fan flames
Crews were dispatched to the Oldcastle APG Lawn and Garden facility on the 500 block of Old Hanover Road about 2:44 p.m. for a report of a brush fire on Sunday, Oct. 19, according to York County 911 records.
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Bloomfield Township couple gives $10 million to Oakland University
Longtime Oakland University supporters Donna and Walt Young are giving $10 million to the school, which will name its Honors College after them.
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400 Lebanon County protesters gather for ‘No Kings Day’ rally against Trump, Meuser
Motorists passing by Fisher Veterans’ Memorial Park Saturday, Oct. 18, were greeted to the chants of more than 400 protesters shouting “No Kings” as they joined nationwide protests against the policies of President Donald Trump.
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No Kings protests turned out thousands across Pa. in dissent to Trump regime
Tens of thousands across Pennsylvania spent Saturday proclaiming their dissent to President Donald Trump’s authoritarian regime in protests with a festive air but a gravely serious message.
