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SEPTA moving forward with service cuts, thanks to budget stalemate
Barring a last-minute deal, the mass transit agency, which serves 800,000 riders daily in the greater Philadelphia region, will institute a 20% reduction in all services on Aug. 24, and fare increases on Sept. 1.
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We asked, you answered: Where do you stand on funding for public transit in Pennsylvania?
Around 1 million Pennsylvanians rely on mass transit daily in urban, suburban, and rural regions. In the Philadelphia region, where SEPTA serves around 800,000 riders each day, significant service cuts are possible if lawmakers in Harrisburg can’t agree on a funding package by Thursday.
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Pa. wineries turn to lawmakers for legislation to protect the industry
Climate change, tariffs, and immigration are also key issues putting pressure on their businesses.
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Massive rescue effort led to pulling workers from debris of Pennsylvania steel plant explosion
Monday’s explosion, which was powerful enough to shake nearby homes, killed two workers and injured more than 10 others. Five people ranging in age from 27 to 74 remained hospitalized Tuesday including the rescued worker, who was in critical but stable condition.
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6 last-minute summer getaways in Pennsylvania before school starts
We’ve come up with a handful of last-minute getaway ideas to make it easier for you to quickly plan a summer vacation
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Stock your home bar at PA Libations, where all liquor is made in Pennsylvania
Source your whiskey, rum, vodka, tequila, and more from Pennsylvania distilleries at PA Libations.
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Officials are investigating the cause of a steel plant explosion near Pittsburgh that killed 2
Allegheny County Emergency Services said a fire at the plant in Clairton started late Monday morning. Officials said they had not isolated the cause of the blast that killed two and injured more than 10 others.
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An explosion at a plant owned by US Steel, an icon of American industry, has killed 2. What to know
An explosion at a US Steel plant south of Pittsburgh killed two people and injured 10 others. The CEO has vowed to find out what caused Monday’s blast while union officials say representatives will work to ensure a thorough investigation.
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Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead, dozens hurt or trapped under rubble
An explosion at a US Steel plant near Pittsburgh left one dead and dozens injured or trapped under the rubble Monday, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue victims, officials said.
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It’s time to play ball in Williamsport: The 2025 Little League World Series is here
The eyes of the baseball world are again on Williamsport, as the 78th Little League Baseball World Series begins on Wednesday. With a team from Chester County playing in this year’s tournament, it’s a good time to look at Pennsylvania’s rich history in the late summer classic.
