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New Allegheny County law protects tenants against eviction threats from landlords
Allegheny County joins Centre, Erie, and Philadelphia counties that protect tenants for speaking out against unsafe living conditions or joining a tenants union.
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5 pizzerias in eastern Pennsylvania you need to try
Pizzavania editor Patrick Berkery recently traveled from NEPA to Philadelphia, sampling pizzas on the recommendation of readers. The verdict is in: these are his favorites. In each edition of Pizzavania, our newsletter highlighting the best in Pennsylvania pizza (subscribe here), I ask readers to share recommendations on their favorite pizzerias in the commonwealth. You can…
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Pennsylvania drivers are paying $4 for gas in some parts of the state
For the first time in four years, the average price for a gallon of gas is more than $4 in some parts of Pennsylvania.
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Kennywood shares plans for 2026 opening day, season events
Voted as one of America’s 10 BEST theme parks in 2025, Kennywood will open soon for the 2026 season, announcing plans to offer new food options and events this year while celebrating both America’s 250th birthday and major milestones for two much-loved park rides.
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Probst’s bill to expand tax relief for disabled veterans passes House
Legislation introduced by state Rep. Tarah Probst (D-Monroe) would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to broaden eligibility under Pennsylvania’s Disabled Veterans’ Real Estate Tax Exemption Program.
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Mostly vacant Franklin Mall near Philadelphia has no takers yet
Approximately a month after losing one of its last large retailers, Franklin Mall is home to dozens of vacant storefronts in between a dwindling mix of shopping mall stalwarts such as Victoria’s Secret and Auntie Anne’s pretzels.
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Teens get probation after using AI to create fake nudes of classmates
The boys were 14 at the time. They admitted this month that they made about 350 images, showing at least 59 girls under 18, along with other victims who so far have not been identified.
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March Madness: An eighth grader from Pittsburgh is all alone with a perfect women’s NCAA bracket
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments — from more than 40 million entries across all the major contests — was produced not by some college basketball expert or betting guru but an eighth grader from suburban Pittsburgh.
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Union members call on Shapiro, Dems to embrace billionaires tax
Advocates believe that a tax on Pennsylvania billionaires can raise at least $6 billion and offset federal budget cuts.
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Your guide to No Kings 3 in Pennsylvania, March 28
A roundup of Pennsylvania No Kings protests, marches, and rallies on March 28.
