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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Contraception is health care: Pennsylvania House passes bill to expand birth control access
With employer-provided insurance no longer required to cover birth control, many in Pennsylvania are struggling to pay for necessary medical care. The Contraceptive Access for All Act aims to change that.
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Pennsylvania’s deadliest tornadoes: A look back at the twisters that shook the state
Tornadoes are a common weather occurrence in Pennsylvania, with some leaving a path of destruction, devastation, and even death across the state.
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Escape the heat: Dive into adventure at Pennsylvania’s best tubing spots
Throughout the state, there are plenty of places to enjoy a relaxing float down the water with your friends in an inner tube.
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From clinics to crisis: Pennsylvania women will feel the pain of Medicaid cuts
In Pennsylvania, about one in every five women of reproductive age is enrolled in Medicaid. Dozens of family planning clinics throughout the state could lose their Medicaid funding if Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” passes, leaving thousands of women without reproductive health care options.
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Explore the past: 10 abandoned places in Pennsylvania you can legally visit
Pennsylvania is home to abandoned bunkers, paper mills, and roadways that represent the state’s rich history and can be explored by all.
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Exploring Pennsylvania’s hidden gems: 9 must-visit outdoor flea markets for bargain hunters
Pennsylvania is home to a wide range of flea markets boasting a variety of wares for all types of shoppers, from bargain hunters to antique collectors.
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State lawmaker wants to end mandatory counseling and waiting period for abortions in PA
A proposed bill from Democratic lawmakers would remove hurdles to getting an abortion in the state by taking away the currently mandated counseling and 24-hour waiting period requirements.
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Helping patients get in the door: The role of clinic escorts and the push for stronger legal protections in PA
At reproductive health care clinics across Pennsylvania, patient escorts are the first line of defense for abortion rights. These volunteers put themselves between patients walking into medical facilities and the intimidating, harassing, and sometimes threatening protestors who oppose reproductive services. Now, a state representative has introduced a bill to protect all patients from violence and…
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Thousands of Pennsylvanians just had their reproductive health care halted by President Trump
Pennsylvania will lose a majority of its Title X funding—the only federal family planning program in the country. Planned Parenthood clinics, county health departments, and community-based health centers will all be impacted.
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‘The world has changed’: Legal battle in Pa. challenges Medicaid restrictions on abortion access
She was 19 and pregnant, and thousands of miles from home, when she found out that her insurance wouldn’t cover an abortion. A similar scenario has happened to countless women in Pennsylvania, under a ban on Medicaid-covered abortions. Today, that ban is back in court.
