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The best grocery stores for holiday shopping in Erie
| November 14, 2025
Soon, it will be time for holiday grocery shopping in Erie. This year, especially, it’s important to a lot of people that they’re able to stretch their dollars while supporting stores that feel dependable, and while making sure the food on the table lives up to the occasion.What are the 2 best international markets in Erie?
| November 14, 2025
We surveyed Erie locals to find the best international markets in town, where residents can grab their favorite go-to goods to create meals for family gatherings, special occasions, and the upcoming holidays.Poconos friends are stepping up to feed families this Thanksgiving. How you can help
| November 14, 2025
When a group of friends from the Poconos sat on a porch chatting over coffee, they realized something had to be done. With SNAP benefits in limbo and the holiday season fast approaching, many local families were facing a Thanksgiving without a proper meal. That concern is what inspired her and her friends to take action.What does Pennsylvania’s new budget mean for K-12 schools?
| November 14, 2025
The new state budget includes new funding and policies for public schools, primarily, they’re based around increasing oversight of cyber charter schools, increasing the amount of money doled out through the state’s adequacy formula and recruiting and retaining teachers as the commonwealth faces a shortage.November SNAP benefits in Pa. should be paid by weekend
| November 14, 2025
The state Department of Human Services announced the full resumption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as the federal government shutdown ends.Lancaster native Nick Kurtz wins AL Rookie of the Year award with Athletics
| November 14, 2025
Kurtz was a unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year, and Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin won the National League award.Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
| November 14, 2025
The 23-year-old Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of AmericaYou can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast
| November 14, 2025
The disruption of the closure, clocking in at 43 days, varied in its impact. Some people, like unpaid federal workers, were immediately and directly affected. Others included recipients of federal funding through programs like Head Start and food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.Lancaster Starbucks baristas join nationwide Red Cup Rebellion
| November 14, 2025
Starbucks baristas at unionized locations across Pennsylvania walked off the job on the coffee giant’s busiest day of the year.The best farmers markets in Erie
| November 13, 2025
Both of these farmers' markets make a tremendous impact on Erie’s community and deserve the title of the best farmers’ market in town.What is the most affordable grocery store in Erie?
| November 13, 2025
Over time, this affordable grocery store has built a strong reputation as the go-to store for stretching a paycheck.Petition urges UPMC to boost security after attacks on medical staffers, including in York
| November 13, 2025
Nurses and healthcare employees have launched a statewide petition seeking better staffing and security measures at UPMC and other healthcare facilities after attacks on workers, including a deadly shooting during a hostage siege at a York hospital.
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Poconos friends are stepping up to feed families this Thanksgiving. How you can help
| November 14, 2025
When a group of friends from the Poconos sat on a porch chatting over coffee, they realized something had to be done. With SNAP benefits in limbo and the holiday season fast approaching, many local families were facing a Thanksgiving without a proper meal. That concern is what inspired her and her friends to take action.November SNAP benefits in Pa. should be paid by weekend
| November 14, 2025
The state Department of Human Services announced the full resumption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as the federal government shutdown ends.Lancaster Starbucks baristas join nationwide Red Cup Rebellion
| November 14, 2025
Starbucks baristas at unionized locations across Pennsylvania walked off the job on the coffee giant’s busiest day of the year.135 days late, $50.1 billion Pennsylvania budget earns bipartisan support
| November 13, 2025
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.1 billion state budget Wednesday after intensive meetings between Republican and Democratic lawmakers in recent weeks. They had been deadlocked for nearly five months since the June 30 deadline.Democrats looks to keep momentum in Bucks County with key endorsement
| November 12, 2025
The Fitzpatrick name has been a fixture in Bucks County politics for 20 years, but Democrats are hoping to change that.Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal is ready for passengers. When it will open
| November 12, 2025
The airport has finally set a date for the grand opening of its new terminal in Findlay Township, marking a new era for those visiting Pittsburgh for events such as next April's NFL draft. The opening has been set for Nov. 18.Small western Pa. grocer feels an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
| November 12, 2025
In 2024, SNAP recipients redeemed a little more than $96 billion in benefits, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the program. The majority – 74% -- was spent at superstores and supermarkets, a category that includes big chains like Walmart and Kroger but also some independent stores like Ryan Sprankle's.From Pennsylvania farms to your table: The best places to source your holiday meal staples
| November 12, 2025
This holiday season, ditch the big box store’s shriveled green beans and canned cranberry sauce and keep it local.
