In her 16 years in the communications industry, Ashley Adams has worn many hats, including news reporter, public relations writer, marketing specialist, copy editor and technical writer. Ashley grew up in Berks County and has since returned to her roots to raise her three children.
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For Pennsylvania voters, abortion rights are personal and political
Abortion and reproductive rights remain important issues for Pennsylvania voters, with new polling showing broad support for protecting reproductive health care access. For some, the issue is also deeply personal.
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Snow, solar, and your electric bill: The truth about clean energy in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s electricity rates have jumped 15% in the past year, putting more pressure on household budgets. As interest in clean energy grows, here are some of the biggest myths about clean energy in the commonwealth.
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Pennsylvania’s public schools were given more money, and students are thriving
New “adequacy funding” is helping Pennsylvania’s public schools do more. But the state’s tax credit “voucher” programs for private schools keep growing, redirecting money away from the majority of students.
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How Dolly Parton inspired a love of reading in Pennsylvania children
The country legend, who died Tuesday, began the Imagination Library program to spark a love of reading in young children across the globe. In Pennsylvania, Parton’s program has affiliates in 16 counties offering free books to children from birth through age 5.
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7 natural wonders in Pennsylvania you have to put on your bucket list
You don’t have to leave Pennsylvania to enjoy these breathtaking natural wonders.
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PA Republicans cut women’s healthcare—but Planned Parenthood is back
The return of Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood marks the end of a difficult year for thousands of Pennsylvanians who lost access to trusted reproductive healthcare.
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From rising prices to rising fraud: Online scams cost Pennsylvanians billions in 2025
A new report ranks Pennsylvania seventh in the nation for scam losses, estimating residents lost $3.8 billion to online fraud last year.
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‘That’s half my paycheck:’ Pennsylvania’s rising electric bills are pricing people out
As the cost of life continues to rise across Pennsylvania, more residents are feeling the strain of higher monthly utility bills. For many households already juggling the rising costs of housing, groceries, and other essentials, the increase is making it even harder to make ends meet.
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‘You don’t have space for joy:’ How Pennsylvania’s affordability crisis is hurting mental health
From juggling multiple jobs to worrying about losing health coverage, Pennsylvanians say financial stress is fueling anxiety, burnout, and depression—and mental health professionals are seeing the impact firsthand.
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No singing in the bathtub? A look at Pennsylvania’s weirdest laws
From purchasing vehicles on Sundays to whistling on the streets in certain towns, Pennsylvania has some weird, obscure laws still on the books.
