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Gov. Shapiro critical of ICE escalation in Minneapolis and other cities
The governor spoke at a book tour launch event while demonstrators protested his inaction amid growing fears about federal immigration enforcement tactics.
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Art exhibit in West York pays tribute to fallen Officer Andrew Duarte
An art gallery has opened in the West York borough building in memory of fallen police Officer Andrew Duarte, and one of his photographs from a trip to Portugal is included in the collection.
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Steelers and Mike McCarthy have reached a verbal agreement for McCarthy to coach his hometown team
The 62-year-old McCarthy is 185–123–2 (playoffs included) across 18 seasons, 13 with Green Bay — which beat the Steelers in the Super Bowl following the 2010 season — and five with Dallas.
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Pa. GOP lawmaker says “good riddance” to slavery signage at Independence Mall
At President Donald Trump’s instruction, the National Park Service removed panels offering slavery history on Independence Mall.
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Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park
The National Park Service has removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order “restoring truth and sanity to American history” in displays at the nation’s museums, parks and landmarks.
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Pennsylvania’s judges got pay raises. How much they’ll make in 2026.
A 3.3% pay increase that affects scores of state officials also includes Pennsylvania judges at all levels, from magisterial district judges who handle minor offenses, including traffic citations, to the state’s court of last resorts.
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York Mayor Walker says city will not sign ICE cooperation agreement
The city issued the “clarification” because neighboring West York Borough in August 2025 signed a 287(g) agreement, which allows state and local departments to enforce limited immigration authority while conducting routine duties.
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Somerset County’s Blooms of Hope 2026 campaign launched
The daffodil, as the first flower of spring, has become the perennial symbol of hope for those facing a cancer diagnosis. This year, as information packets have been sent to local churches, schools and organizations, Somerset County will celebrate its 13th annual Blooms of Hope.
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So you’re freezing? Forgive the Pa. explorer who invented wind chill
Paul Siple is from Erie, graduated from Allegheny College and became a U.S. Army major. He was a polar explorer, scientist and U.S. scientific attaché to Australia and New Zealand.
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PETA wants a hologram Punxsutawney Phil making weather predictions
The animal rights organization is again asking the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to let its furry forecaster, Punxsutawney Phil, live life in the wild like a regular groundhog.
