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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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.
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Pennsylvania families say the American dream is slipping away
Across Pennsylvania, rising costs for groceries, housing, utilities and healthcare are forcing working families to make difficult decisions. Here are three of their stories.
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With little data or oversight, Pennsylvania’s $650M school tax credits draw criticism
Pennsylvania spends $680 million a year on two school voucher-like tax credit programs, but lawmakers say the state lacks the data to know if they’re helping—or simply handing out corporate tax breaks.
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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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‘We’re stuck:’ Pennsylvania teens sound alarm on social media’s mental health toll
Pennsylvania teens say social media is both essential and overwhelming, according to a new state report linking heavy use to mental health risks. Now, officials are urging tech companies to change how their platforms are built.
