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New app unlocks film locations from western Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Film Trails app, powered by PastFinders and funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, is a free, family-friendly behind-the-scenes guide of this region’s popular films, streaming series, and fan favorite television shows.
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Upper Bucks supervisors OK new data center regulations amid outcry
Approximately six months after West Rockhill Township planners sat through a presentation on a potential Cathill Road data center, local supervisors unanimously approved a zoning ordinance to regulate the industry within the township.
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PA education secretary ruling addresses Central Bucks abuse allegation
A recent state education opinion upholding the termination of a former Central Bucks school administrator contains “clear evidence” that supports pursuing criminal charges for violating mandatory reporter law, two child welfare advocates said.
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East Manchester sets strict zoning limits for data centers
Although the township hadn’t received any formal plans, there was word that data center developers were eyeing the Royal Manchester Golf Links and the 300-acre York Baker Farm, in the eastern part of the township, as possible sites for one of the massive facilities.
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Police review of Quakertown protest clash is misleading, attorneys say
The report released last week largely maintained that Quakertown police responded appropriately during the incident.
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Quakertown cops acted appropriately in clash, Bucks County chiefs say
Quakertown officials have released an after-action report compiled by Police Chiefs Association of Bucks County members finding that officers responded appropriately to a student walkout Feb. 20 that led to a violent clash with police.
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Erie nurse donates part of her liver to a stranger. Why she did it
Only certain organs can be donated by a living person. The kidney is the most common, followed by part of the liver, a lobe of the lung, and sections of the pancreas and intestine, according to organdonor.gov.
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World’s Largest Rubber Duck to host Pittsburgh tailgate
The 61-foot-tall inflatable yellow duck, nicknamed “Mama Duck,” and her 10-foot baby duck companion will roost on land outside Wolfe LLC’s corporate office at 10 Foster Plaza in Green Tree.
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What must happen before Pennsylvania joins 24 states with legal cannabis?
What needs to happen before Pennsylvania joins the 24 states and Washington, D.C., where recreational marijuana for adult-use has been legalized?
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Pennsylvania losing pot revenue to neighbors as legalization efforts stall
With all but one neighboring state having legalized recreational marijuana for adult-use, proponents often point to the revenue these states rake in from their own residents—and visitors from Pennsylvania—to push the case for legalization.
