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‘Saquon’ a documentary on Saquon Barkley, will premiere on Prime Video on Oct. 9
The feature-length documentary was executive produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese and chronicles Lehigh Valley native Saquon Barkley’s journey to Super Bowl glory with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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You may qualify for WIC food assistance under new income rules. Here’s what’s changed
According to new income guidelines, a family of four would qualify for WIC if they earn $59,478 annually, compared to $57,720 in 2024. The income limit is now $49,303 for a family of three to qualify for nutrition assistance, up from $47,767, while a family of two can earn up to $39,128, up from $37,814.
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Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill brings changes to SNAP in Pa. Here’s what to know.
State officials have estimated that about 144,000 SNAP recipients will lose their benefits because of the new rules. However, advocates say people who rely on the program can take steps to protect their access to food assistance.
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Old Farmer’s Almanac fall, winter weather forecast for Pennsylvania
While an overall warmer-than-average fall season was predicted by the Old Farmer’s Almanac for 2025 for the United States, most of Pennsylvania, the Appalachians and Lower Lakes are forecast to see cooler-than-average temperatures and dry conditions with lower-than average precipitation.
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CDC shakeups have made COVID-19 shots hard to get in Pa. — for now.
Lawmakers, advocates, and Gov. Shapiro are considering moves to bypass the CDC’s new MAHA vaccine commission.
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State AG’s office investigating ransom attack that knocked out website, email and phone service
Attorney General Dave Sunday said in a statement Friday his office is continuing to recover from the attack, which also took down the office’s website. He said it was caused by a person outside the agency encrypting files in an attempt to force the office to pay to recover the data.
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It’s official: Scranton mayor Paige Cognetti will run for Congress
The 45-year-old Democrat has long been viewed as the party’s best candidate to try to unseat freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan in their bid to take back the US House.
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Federal cuts to SNAP are squeezing families and farmers in Pennsylvania
Republican-backed cuts to the SNAP program could hit nearly 144,000 Pennsylvanians and send a ripple effect through farms and small businesses. Here is one small farmer’s story.
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Pennsylvania among states with sharp decline in rural maternity care access, report shows
Despite policy efforts to preserve services, a new study found that structure inequities in health care access have led to a nationwide decline in rural obstetric services since 2018.
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Preliminary hearing waived for the man suspected of firebombing the Governor’s Residence last April
Cody Balmer, 38, pleaded not guilty to all charges, including terrorism, aggravated assault and attempted homicide, shortly after his arrest in April, and is being held without bail. He is being represented by a public defender.
