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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Beyond the shadow: What to know about Phil’s big day in Punxsutawney
What you need to know as Punxsutawney Phil gets set to make his annual weather prediction.
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Pennsylvania falls short on tobacco policies, new report warns
Despite receiving billions in tobacco settlement payments and taxes, Pennsylvania received bad grades in the American Lung Association’s report on the state of tobacco control.
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Pennsylvania’s first case of bird flu this year confirmed at Lehigh County farm
State officials said there is no risk to the public after the first bird flu case of the year was confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County.
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Medicaid now covers doula services in Pennsylvania to support maternal health
Pennsylvania is the 13th state to provide coverage for doula services under Medicaid, enabling residents to have more access to physical and emotional support during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum.
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Pennsylvania’s child care workforce rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, but rising costs remain a challenge
The statewide average annual cost of center-based child care in Pennsylvania was $10,710 last year, up about 20% from 2019.
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Pennsylvania dispatches 40 firefighters to support California wildfire efforts
Gov. Josh Shapiro sent two crews of Pennsylvania wildland firefighters to aid in the fight against the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
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Pennsylvania set to receive more than $200 million in another opioid lawsuit settlement
A $7.4 billion lawsuit settlement was reached against Purdue Pharma for their role in fueling the nation’s opioid crisis. Pennsylvania is set to receive more than $200 million from it for substance abuse treatment and recovery resources.
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Winter wonderland: Pennsylvania home to some of the nation’s snowiest counties
Seven counties in Pennsylvania made the list of snowiest counties in the nation.
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Potholes and traffic: Pennsylvania ranks 36th in Best States to Drive in 2025
It won’t come as any surprise to Pennsylvania drivers to learn that the commonwealth did not rank too high in a recent report of the Best States to Drive in 2025.
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High price of puffing: The financial toll of smoking on Pennsylvanians
Smoking isn’t cheap for Pennsylvanians, as a recent report found the average smoker in the state spends thousands annually on cigarettes.
