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Lower costs, more flights. How Fly Erie Fund is reshaping Erie airport
The Fly Erie Fund, launched by the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership and funded by local businesses and government, was an attempt to raise money and use it strategically to lower costs for airlines.
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When are Pennsylvania theme parks opening?
Many of Pennsylvania amusement parks are included in U.S News’ most recent ranking of the 20 best amusement parks in the country.
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Learn why Pittsburgh was voted one of the best beer cities in the U.S.
There are more than 40 breweries in the city, according to the Pittsburgh Brewers’ Guild, so there are many places to sample local brews during a visit to the Steel City.
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Quakertown emails detail ICE protest threat, defend police action
Emails from Quakertown Community School District, the police department, and the borough council reveal more of what town leaders were saying and doing before and after the student walkout that led to a police confrontation and student arrests.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose hunter education course in schools
Members of the state House and Senate are looking to add Hunter-Trapper Education Course opportunities in schools across Pennsylvania.
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Over the Garden Gate: A few to-dos to save Pennsylvania gardeners summer headaches
To a gardener, spring brings to mind a long list of things to do, from cleanup to pruning to planting. Knowing what needs to be done and when to address your list of chores is key to a fresh and healthy landscape.
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How $6.6 million from the state budget helps EMS units save lives
The allocation comes from the commonwealth’s EMS Operating Fund (EMSOF), with revenue generated from a $20 fee on moving vehicle violations and a $50 fee added for those in the Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) program.
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Bayfront hotel proposal: Erie City Council vote expected April 15
City Council President Tyler Titus said the panel now expects to vote on the project’s request for what’s known as waterfront conditional use approval at the panel’s April 15 meeting. The hotel is being developed by Erie’s Scott Enterprises.
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This Pennsylvania wedding venue will marry up to 6 couples in a day
As part of its first “no fuss” elopements event on April 11, up to six couples will take their vows in a picturesque setting and get their own cake, champagne and photo package, all for $500.
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PA Turnpike Bridge replacement gets $600M from feds. But what’s the plan
The present span was built in 1955-56. In 2017, it developed cracks which have since been patched. The federal govenment looked at the bridge, and said it does not meet modern standards to carry I-95, a federal highway, into New Jersey.
