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Phillies’ Dick Allen, Pirates’ Dave Parker elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
Franchise icons for both of Pennsylvania’s major league baseball teams got the long overdue call to the hall Sunday, as former Phillies third baseman/outfielder Dick Allen, and former Pirates outfielder Dave Parker were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame. DALLAS — Having waited for the call from Cooperstown for nearly three decades, Dave Parker burst…
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Crews recover body of woman who fell into Western Pennsylvania sinkhole after a 4-day search
The body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard was found Friday morning. She had last been seen Monday evening, searching for her missing cat near a restaurant half a mile from her home in the village of Marguerite.
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
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Pennsylvania Instagram accounts to help you ditch the doomscrolling
Pennsylvanians: Now’s the time to intentionally scroll for joy. Here are some homegrown Instagram accounts to help you do just that.
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Shapiro administration distributes $1 million to PA colleges to combat food insecurity on campus
Close to one-third of Pennsylvania college students know someone who dropped out of school due to food insecurity. The PA Hunger-Free Grant aims to fund programs on campuses throughout the commonwealth to alleviate hunger.
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New report reveals key insights about lung cancer in Pennsylvania
According to the American Lung Association’s annual report, Pennsylvania ranks average nationally for new cases of lung cancer and survival rate, but has seen improvements in both areas over the past five years.
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Former Dauphin Co. Commissioner received $10,000 from companies involved in unfolding scandal
Former Dauphin County Commissioner Jeff Haste received $10,000 in campaign contributions from PrimeCare Medical and Herbert, Rowland & Grubic after leaving office in 2021. Haste’s connections to the two companies have been called into question following an unfolding corruption scandal.
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How to winterize your home for maximum savings during the cold months
As the cold weather sets in, there are ways to save money on your heating costs with simple winterization projects anyone can do.
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Pennridge School Board overturned policy that banned pride flags
Pennridge School Board members overturned a controversial ban on pride flags and a policy that barred teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues with students.
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Shapiro administration distributes $120 million for school safety and mental health support
Close to $20 million in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee was approved last week to fund school safety and mental health support across the commonwealth.
