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Cod Almighty. Iceland-to-Pgh. connection strong in fish fry season
From parish halls to fire departments, fish at the center of one of the region’s most beloved traditions during Lent is hauled from icy waters around Iceland and the Faroe Islands and shipped thousands of miles before landing on a Styrofoam plate in West View or Deutschtown.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson’s inspiring impact remembered by Erie leaders
Erie faith leaders and community members reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy, from presidential campaigns to grassroots ministry that shaped generations.
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Lunar New Year 2026 events, parades in Bucks County, Philadelphia area
Prepare to welcome the “Year of the Horse,” with many ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
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What to do if you were exposed to measles at the Philadelphia airport
If you traveled through Terminal E at Philadelphia International Airport on Feb. 12, officials are warning of potential measles exposure.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers push to change rifle deer season opening date
State lawmakers want to require Pennsylvania’s rifle deer season to open the Monday after Thanksgiving, reversing a 2019 change made by the Game Commission.
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ICE tactics unconstitutional, Sellersville ‘No Kings’ protesters say
A local political group held a protest in Sellersville on Feb. 16 against ICE and executive overreach.
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First Montco Sheetz opens across the street from rival Wawa
After years as the dominant convenience store in central and western Pennsylvania, Sheetz is slowly moving into what has historically been Wawa territory in and around Bucks County.
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Love story for the ageless: How love, and first-time marriage, came calling in their 70s
From online friendship to IRL romance. The courtship of Terry Nau and Gwen Shrift
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Are you eligible for PA rental rebate program? Here’s who qualifies
The commonwealth’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is accepting applications through June 30, 2026, and can be applied for online through myPATH, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue tax hub.
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Pa. law now requires elementary schoolers to learn cursive writing
The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro, specifies that public and private elementary school curriculum should teach “print, joined italics and cursive handwriting.”
