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The Little League World Series generated nearly $40 million for Lycoming County’s economy
With the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, and the FIFA World Cup, March Madness, and MLB’s All-Star Game taking place in Philadelphia, major sporting events could bring even bigger bucks to Pa. in 2026.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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Pennsylvania must stop throwing out mail ballots over date errors, court rules
A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that it is unconstitutional for the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania to throw out mail-in ballots simply because the voter didn’t write an accurate date on the return envelope.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
In a joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer from Berks County and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star’s enormous and ardent fan base.
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Erie, Pennsylvania, nuns who stood up to claims of election fraud win national award
After a conservative activist’s social media post suggested that they were up to something, the Benedictine Sisters went public and ‘contested the falsehood immediately.’
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Pa. pup rescued with a cheese ball jar on her head is recovering
Dallas Cheddar was found last week in a York County cornfield with a cheese ball bucket stuck on her head. The Canine Rescue of Central PA said she is currently recovering in the care of a foster family.
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Nearly two months into stalemate, Shapiro says a budget is close; Really, this time
Shapiro said he’s open to Republican’s proposal to use public transportation trust fund money to shore up transit authorities, if it’s paired with long-term funding.
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Philadelphia’s mass transit cuts foreshadow possible similar moves in Pittsburgh, other cities across US
SEPTA has said its cuts this week amount to a 20% across-the-board service reduction to deal with a deficit of more than $200 million. Pittsburgh Regional Transit is considering a 35% service reduction to help close what it calls a roughly $100 million deficit this year.
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Best dog-friendly spots in every part of PA
Mark National Dog Day on August 26 by bringing your best friend to these dog-friendly haunts in Pennsylvania.
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Gun owners could apply for a concealed carry permit at any Pa. sheriff’s office, under proposed bill
Gun owners who want a license to carry a concealed firearm in Pennsylvania would be able to apply at the nearest county sheriff’s office, regardless of whether they live in that county, under legislation proposed in the state House.
