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This York County blood donor has given 2 bathtubs of blood since ’84
Tom Brant donated his first pint of blood on July 18, 1984. And he kept donating, every eight weeks, for next 45 years. By November 2025, he had donated 200 pints of blood, enough, according to WellSpan Health’s public relations department, to fill two standard-sized bathtubs.
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Ex-Humane Society chief pleads guilty in theft case, gets house arrest
Nicole Leone’s theft of more than $32,000 from the Erie Humane Society left the nonprofit organization with an uncertain financial future and questions about whether it could be trusted with donors’ money.
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Bucks County Children’s Museum got a refresh for America 250 and more
Just in time for America’s 250th birthday, the Bucks County Children’s Museum has completed renovations to help get young kids involved in the celebration.
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Trump ran on lowering food costs. A year later, is Pa. feeling relief?
Affordability was top-of-mind for voters in the 2024 presidential election, with more than 95% of respondents in one survey reporting that the rising cost of gas and food helped shape their ballot decisions. Trump hammered on grocery bills throughout his campaign against then-Vice President Kamala Harris, bemoaning the expense of everyday staples like eggs and…
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How to meet SNAP work requirement in Pennsylvania by volunteering
Pennsylvania officials have rolled out a new online tool they hope will help food stamp recipients follow federal work requirements and hold on to their benefits.
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Stephen Colbert, Amanda Seyfried shout out Bucks County and Lehigh Valley events on ‘Late Show’
Host Stephen Colbert and actress Amanda Seyfried, an Allentown native, mentioned the events as part of the show’s recurring “community calendar” segment.
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Bucks County’s ICE partnership has ended, sheriff confirms
Bucks County’s new sheriff had campaigned on this topic and said he’d formally end county participation in the controversial ICE program this month.
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New executive director Mark Byers answers questions about future of PIAA
Mark Byers, who became the PIAA executive director on Jan. 1, knew the organization through the state wrestling championships.
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Mercyhurst alum to fulfill pro baseball dream with Savannah Bananas
Bazala’s dreams of pro ball came true. Banana Ball, however, differs slightly from the baseball known by most.
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Barley Creek gets first-place win at PA Farm Show spirits contest
Barley Creek Brewing Company earned first place for brandy at the inaugural Pennsylvania Farm Show Spirits Competition, winning for its Applejack brandy during an awards ceremony held Jan. 10.
