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These Pa. towns were named after signers of the Declaration of Independence
Nine Pennsylvanians signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and centuries later, the state proudly boasts numerous municipalities that share names with those men.
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Pa. lawmakers want to keep feds out of polling places in November
President Trump’s rhetoric and executive orders over unfounded allegations of widespread election fraud, coupled with his expansion of ICE to carry out mass deportation of immigrants, has alarmed Democrats like state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta that the president might use federal agents to suppress voter turnout in places with high concentrations of Democrats during the midterm…
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Are fireworks legal in Pa.? What are the rules for July 4th
Do you know the laws regarding fireworks in Pennsylvania? Here’s a crash course, along with safety tips.
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Pa. House passes data center ‘pause’ along with Shapiro’s plan for ‘responsible’ development
Both chambers have approved a repeal of the commonwealth’s sales tax break on computer equipment for data centers.
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Pa. House bill would make data centers pay seniors’ property tax bills
Older residents living near data centers in Pennsylvania would get a break on their property taxes under a legislative proposal that would require developers of the behemoth tech facilities to foot their bills.
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Mackenzie backed over a dozen right-to-work bills while serving in the Pa. House
US Rep. Ryan Mackenzie promised to turn Pennsylvania into a right-to-work state after getting elected to the Pa. House.
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The fascinating history behind Pennsylvania’s oldest cities
With America’s 250th just around the corner, trace the roots of our country’s history by visiting some of the oldest cities in the commonwealth, each of which have fascinating origin stories.
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Trump stalls housing package with Pa. roots to push for SAVE Act
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and State Sen. Nikil Saval advocated for Pennsylvania’s Whole Home Repairs program following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Longtime York City official Toni Smith, ‘a force of nature,’ has died
In 16 years of serving on City Council, Toni Smith earned a reputation as a hell raiser, someone who was going to speak her mind and take on anyone in her quest to do what she believed was right.
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US Rep. Scott Perry proposes cutting funding for Peace Corps, other foreign aid programs
The appropriations bill currently allocates $410.5 million to the Peace Corps in FY2027, $20 million less than the organization had requested.
