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Philadelphia-area House members to introduce bills to improve security for Pa. lawmakers
After a string of high-profile incidents of political violence, along with an uptick in threats and harassment of elected leaders around the country, a group of Pennsylvania lawmakers announced they plan to introduce a series of bills intended to help keep legislators safe, and ensure seats are filled immediately in the event one is killed.
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Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo
Sixteen critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoises born to some very old parents got a slow walk and the red carpet treatment at a Philadelphia Zoo event to show off the highly prized hatchlings.
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Shapiro administration cuts unemployment backlog, slashes call waits to 10 minutes
Pennsylvania has cleared its unemployment backlog, and average call waits are down to just 10 minutes—the fastest in six years.
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Pa. AG Dave Sunday signs letter calling on DEA to ban ‘designer Xanax’
Bromazolam is increasingly contributing to overdose deaths in the state.
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Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination
Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination.
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9 Pa. residents confirmed with West Nile virus: Here’s how to protect yourself
The current West Nile virus risk in the state is “very high,” according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, with mosquitoes testing positive for the disease in all but 10 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
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5 accessible vacation destinations in Pennsylvania
People with disabilities can enjoy these five Pennsylvania destinations that emphasize inclusivity.
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SEPTA funding crisis could affect central Pennsylvania’s Amtrak service, congressman warns
Rep. Brendan Boyle said the national passenger rail agency would lose $71 million if transit funding crisis persists
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People seeking to clear their record of a criminal conviction can now do so online in Pa.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states in the country to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
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SEPTA funding crisis could affect central Pennsylvania’s Amtrak service, congressman warns
Rep. Brendan Boyle said the national passenger rail agency would lose $71 million if transit funding crisis persists
