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Pennsylvania electric bills rise 20% in two years
The typical monthly electric bill increased from $213 in 2024 to $232 in 2025. This year the average bill is $257 per month, which includes generation, transmission, distribution and other costs, including taxes, according to the IFO report.
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How Lebanon County’s growing housing crisis turned a sedan into a home
The struggles of Nancy Johnson reflect growing problems in Lebanon County, where more than 1,609 households are living in substandard conditions, including overcrowding, kitchen/bathroom issues, gas leaks, or lead paint.
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Pennsylvania home sale prices rise, deepening affordability challenges
The surge in real estate prices indicates housing availability has not kept up with demand, underscoring the state’s housing shortage that dovetails with challenges surrounding affordability and cost of living.
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77½ years is a normal Pa. lifespan, but a lot depends on your county
The average Pennsylvanian lives to about 77½, but typical lifespans tend to be years longer or shorter than that in certain parts of the commonwealth.
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Challenges abound as measles continue to tick upward in PA
The measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000, which means that a new generation of healthcare professionals has never treated someone with the virus.
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US Rep. Scanlon makes unannounced visit to ICE’s Moshannon Valley Processing Center
The former prison houses about 1,600 detainees under what Scanlon described prison-like conditions.
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Pa. healthcare insurers seek 17% rate hike as advocates push back
Pennsylvania insurers are seeking to increase rates by an average of 17% in 2027, further turning up cost pressures for Pennie enrollees who have already seen their premiums jump.
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How a plant-based pizzeria in Bethlehem was able to pick up the pieces after a fire
Think vegan pizza can’t compete with the genuine article? Paranormal Pizza, the Lehigh Valley’s only plant-based pizzeria, may change your mind. After rebounding from a fire thanks to community support, the restaurant is once again crafting inventive pies that all pizza lovers can enjoy.
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Quiz: Test your NEPA knowledge
Think you know northeastern Pa.? Here’s a series of random questions to determine just how NEPA you are (or aren’t).
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (July 31 – Aug. 6)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, July 31 through Thursday, Aug. 6.
