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Meet K-9 Mason, York County’s new puppy protector
K-9 Sgt. Mason, a 12-week-old bloodhound, and his handler, Cpl. Rick Wolf, took part in their first official training session together last week at Morning Sun Marketplace in Jackson Township.
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How this volunteer puts her passion for animals to good use
Being a retired social worker from Saint Vincent Hospital, Washington Township resident Patti Eichen always had a passion for helping.
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Tröegs calls upon local artists for annual contest
The Hershey-based brewery asked fans to submit works “inspired by its beer, label art, packaging, employees or even the brewery itself.”
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Kennywood shares plans for 2026 opening day, season events
Voted as one of America’s 10 BEST theme parks in 2025, Kennywood will open soon for the 2026 season, announcing plans to offer new food options and events this year while celebrating both America’s 250th birthday and major milestones for two much-loved park rides.
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Probst’s bill to expand tax relief for disabled veterans passes House
Legislation introduced by state Rep. Tarah Probst (D-Monroe) would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to broaden eligibility under Pennsylvania’s Disabled Veterans’ Real Estate Tax Exemption Program.
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Mostly vacant Franklin Mall near Philadelphia has no takers yet
Approximately a month after losing one of its last large retailers, Franklin Mall is home to dozens of vacant storefronts in between a dwindling mix of shopping mall stalwarts such as Victoria’s Secret and Auntie Anne’s pretzels.
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Historic Lawrence Park Dinor for sale. What’s next for owner?
The 78-year-old Dinor at 4019 Main St. in Lawrence Park is listed for $285,000 by Howard Hanna.
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Why Philadelphia’s ‘Rocky’ statue is moving, and where it’s going
On March 25, the famous “Rocky” statue that has stood proudly at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps since 2006 will be moved indoors to become part of an upcoming exhibit “Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments.”
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Gettysburg names small business owner Alison Lintal as new mayor
Gettysburg has named a new mayor following the sudden departure, and subsequent arrest, of former Mayor Chad-Alan Carr on child sex crime allegations.
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Who should pay when state police are the local force in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania State Police cover two-thirds of the state’s municipalities that do not have their own police department, putting a statewide agency in charge of local patrols for more than 1,300 localities across the state.
