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Shapiro announces largest grant to a Muslim organization in Pennsylvania
The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant is the largest grant in the history of the commonwealth given to a Muslim organization, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office. The grant will result in 12 new classrooms, a gym, and more spaces for a community center in Philadelphia.
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Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district
Democrat James Andrew Malone narrowly won a special election for a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in Republican-leaning suburbs and farming communities, scoring an upset for a party roiled by infighting since President Donald Trump’s victory.
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Paul Skenes could be MLB’s ticket to Gen Z. The Pirates ace will face it on his terms
Pirates ace Paul Skenes understands his popularity is a small part of baseball’s apparent resurgence. Just don’t expect him to start flooding social media or popping up on your favorite podcast regularly.
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Democrat James Malone pulls off stunning upset in Pa. Senate special election
James Malone defeated his Republican challenger by 482 votes in a special election for a state Senate seat in Lancaster County. Last week, Elon Musk was sounding the alarm about losing the seat, which Trump carried by 15 points in November.
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Democrats keep control of Pennsylvania House with election win
Democrat Dan Goughnour handily won a special election in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, keeping majority control of the state House in his party’s hands by a single seat.
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Best senior discounts in Pittsburgh, from car insurance to campsites
Explore the city and the great outdoors with these Pittsburgh senior discounts for the oldest and wisest among us.
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Democrats hope to pull off upset in Tuesday’s Pa. Senate special election
East Petersburg Mayor James Malone faces long odds in pulling off an upset in a special election for Pennsylvania’s 36th senate district. But Malone’s momentum has Elon Musk and Republicans sounding the alarm.
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National Park supporters gather at Gettysburg to protest Trump & Musk cuts
Dozens of demonstrators gathered at the Gettysburg National Military Park on Saturday as part of a nationwide protest to support the National Park System and federal employees impacted by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts to the federal government.
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Effort to replace dead and unhealthy trees at Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville expected to take decades
About 700 dead or unhealthy trees were removed nearly a year ago and work has begun to add topsoil and plan for what is expected to be a lengthy effort to rehabilitate the trees in 40 memorial groves and along a central walkway.
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Phillies merch from small businesses to sport on game day
These small businesses in Philadelphia sell Phillies merch that will help you show your Phils pride with style.
