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Sen. John Fetterman releases memoir ‘Unfettered’ this fall, looking at political and health battles
A long-rumored and “unapologetic” memoir by Sen. John Fetterman will be released this fall, his publisher said.
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Opinion: How VA fund cuts threaten veteran equity in Pennsylvania
In 2022, Pennsylvania had the fourth-largest veteran population in the U.S., with more than 668,000 individuals. Almost half of these individuals served in the military between 1950 and 1980, a period when asbestos use was extensive and worker protection mechanisms had not yet been implemented.
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‘Schitt’s Creek’ inspired a Pittsburgh man to pop the question at a rock show
The Connecticut jam band Eggy helped Pittsburgh’s Alex Bieger and Erin Weyant get engaged during a show at the Thunderbird Music Cafe last week.
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Will this Bristol native take home a Tony Award for 10-time nominee ‘Death Becomes Her’?
Bristol native Chris Gattelli is up for directing and choreographing “Death Becomes Her,” an adaptation of the campy 1992 horror/comedy flick starring Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn.
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Philadelphia honors Quinta Brunson with key, mural at alma mater that inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’
Philadelphia’s mayor honored actor and producer Quinta Brunson with a key to the city in a ceremony dedicating a separate mural at Brunson’s alma mater, which was the inspiration for her show “Abbott Elementary.”
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At 84, his ‘Taps’ salute is ‘final goodbye’ at Washington Crossing National Cemetery
The Southampton man has played “Taps” more than 4,000 times at the National Cemetery, part of an honor guard that assures each veteran is given a dignified military sendoff.
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Yo, Lois! The new Superman is from Philly
Philadelphia native David Corenswet honed his acting chops performing in local stage productions as a youth. This summer, he’ll appear on the big screen in James Gunn’s “Superman,” by far his biggest role yet.
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In Walworth County, neighbors rallied for rides—and rediscovered what it means to be a community
The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor’s office—they also needed to get to each other.
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7 things to know about Philadelphia rock band Grayscale
Philly’s Grayscale is celebrating the release of its new album, “The Hart,” and sharing what they love most about their hometown.
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6 facts about Mister Rogers
It’s a beautiful day to learn more about everyone’s favorite neighbor (and Pennsylvania’s claim to fame). Here are six stories and facts about Mister Rogers.
