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‘Not feeding people is not an option’: How Pa. communities are stepping up to help SNAP recipients
Some 2 million low-income Pennsylvanians enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program won’t be receiving their benefits for November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Food banks and community organizations across the state are stepping up to help those in need.
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93.3 WMMR’s Pierre Robert found dead at home
Robert was found dead in his home Wednesday. A cause of death is still unknown but no foul play is expected.
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1962 Bristol church murder of Carol Ann Dougherty finally solved. DA reveals killer
At an afternoon news conference in Doylestown, DA Jennifer Schorn released a grand jury report alleging William Schrader raped and strangled Carol in the choir loft at St. Mark Roman Catholic Church on Oct. 22, 1962. She was 9 years old.
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Lebanon Co. DA investigating Children and Youth Services for allegedly endangering kids
The Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office has announced a formal investigation into the Lebanon County Children and Youth Services, with detectives looking into actions by caseworkers that might have resulted in the death or serious injuries of multiple children.
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Eagles’ Dom DiSandro provided pizza and cheesesteaks for Cam Skattebo after ankle surgery
Following the Giants’ loss, DiSandro dropped off pizza and cheesesteaks for Skattebo and his family at Penn Presbyterian.
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Santa Scott finds support from Lower Bucks County after fire destroys Fairless Hills home
It’s Santa who brings presents to make the Christmas season merry. But there is a role reversal in Fairless Hills as Lower Bucks County residents come to the aid of “Santa Scott” Diethorne, who lost everything in a house fire.
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Littlestown native Aubrey Nicole brings stars to tears, causes goosebumps on ‘The Voice’
During the first round of “Knockouts,” Littlestown native Aubrey Nicole, 20, became the first of 16 contestants who will move on to the show’s next round, the “Playoffs.”
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How Department of Education cuts could affect Pennsylvania students with disabilities
Groups that advocate for public schools in Pennsylvania warn that steps to downsize and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education will mean less help for students with disabilities.
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With deer moving more, here’s what to know if you hit one with your automobile in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission said that deer are becoming increasingly active this time of year and motorists should be alert to animals moving near roadways.
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Pennsylvania taxpayers fund $1M in security upgrades to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private home
In an Oct. 24 letter to legislative leaders, administration officials said improvements include “erecting physical and visual barriers on the property, installing enhanced security technology, and other steps.”
