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Trump’s attorney general pick challenged the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania
Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s nominee for US Attorney General, was an early promoter of falsehoods surrounding Pennsylvania’s 2020 election results. She continued to cast doubts about those election results at her confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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Justin Douglas becomes Dauphin County’s top commissioner one year into his term
Justin Douglas, a former pastor, helped Democrats flip Dauphin County for the first time in nearly 100 years. He became the county’s top commissioner on Wednesday with the help of the board’s sole Republican.
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Family-owned pretzel business in Lancaster County raises alarm over tariff effects
“Any price increase in a product, whether it’s due to a tariff, a supply chain issue, or extreme weather, it impacts you,” said Misty Skolnick, co-owner of Uncle Jerry’s Pretzels in Lancaster County.
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CMU Demos Next-Gen Transportation Tech to Pete Buttigieg
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made a final visit to CMU’s Mill 19, witnessing breakthroughs in autonomous vehicle safety and transportation innovation.
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Shapiro administration announces $45 million for high-speed internet projects at local schools, libraries and community centers
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration approved funding expanding high-speed internet access in dozens of public schools, libraries and community health centers across the commonwealth.
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Education advocates call on Pa lawmakers to close $4 billion funding gap
Education advocates called on Pa lawmakers to close the $4 billion funding gap between poorer and wealthier school districts over the next four years. A 2023 report found that 387 of Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts have inadequate funding gaps.
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US extends deadline on Nippon’s bid for Pittsburgh’s US Steel, offering hope that the deal is not dead
The new deadline, now in mid-June, was viewed by U.S. Steel — and investors — as an opportunity for the companies to complete the acquisition, even though President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office in a week, also opposes the deal.
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76ers reportedly reverse course, won’t build contentious $1.3B downtown arena
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sunday that multiple council members had confirmed the change in plans. The team has struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to remain in the city’s sports stadium district, the newspaper said, but further details about the new proposal have not been released.
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Pa. House Democrats renew fight for public transportation funding
Public transportation funding continues to remain a top issue during the new legislative session. SEPTA, the country’s sixth largest transit agency, faces an annual $240 million budget shortfall.
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10 old-fashioned general stores to peruse in Pennsylvania
Stop by Pennsylvania’s old-fashioned general stores for a dose of nostalgia alongside everyday essentials and unique gifts.
