Philadelphia
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Shapiro and Garrity spar over Pennsylvania SNAP funding
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, running against Josh Shapiro for Governor, believes loans can keep SNAP benefits afloat amid government shutdown. They come at a serious cost.
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Why health care costs will skyrocket in Pennsylvania
Thousands of Pennsylvania residents are set to see their health care premiums increase as Republicans fail to extend critical tax credits.
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‘Not feeding people is not an option’: How Pa. communities are stepping up to help SNAP recipients
Some 2 million low-income Pennsylvanians enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program won’t be receiving their benefits for November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Food banks and community organizations across the state are stepping up to help those in need.
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State Senate Democrats pitch grant program to offset possible SNAP cuts
The Pennsylvania Food and Hunger Relief Grant Program would divert $50 million from interest earned on the commonwealth’s rainy day fund to food banks and $10 million to Meals on Wheels Pennsylvania, plus $2 million to the state Department of Agriculture.
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5 casinos in & around Philly where you can press your luck
Get to know the five casinos in the Philly area where you can gamble or just enjoy food, shops, and entertainment.
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10 cemeteries in Pennsylvania that are reportedly haunted
These 10 cemeteries in Pennsylvania are said to harbor ghosts, restless spirits, and even supernatural creatures.
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Eagles’ Dom DiSandro provided pizza and cheesesteaks for Cam Skattebo after ankle surgery
Following the Giants’ loss, DiSandro dropped off pizza and cheesesteaks for Skattebo and his family at Penn Presbyterian.
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Billionaire Jeffrey Yass named as donor to Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom
This is the latest in a long history between Jeffrey Yass and President Donald Trump.
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Food pantry to feed Philadelphia International Airport federal workers gains momentum
The airport is setting up food aid for federal workers who are affected by the government shutdown.
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As interest in women’s sports grows, new bars in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh reflect the shift
In Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, new women’s sports bars Marsha’s and Title 9 are redefining the game-day experience, by offering spaces where fans can cheer on their teams in an inclusive environment.
