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York County’s Maple Donuts, known regionally for pastries (and politics), sold to a private equity firm
Swander Pace Capital bought Maple Donuts, a 79-year-old Pennsylvania-based company that is based in York County. It was founded by the Burnside family.
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Pa. mail carriers were bit by dogs more than 300 times in 2024
The number of dog attacks in Pennsylvania was the sixth most of any state in the nation, though fewer than in 2023.
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Starting a career in public education? Bucks County districts pay higher than average
New Hope-Solebury and Centennial school districts have the first and second highest average new teacher salaries in the state at $95,446 and $81,639, respectively.
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Cicadas are emerging in Pennsylvania, but you may not be hearing them yet. Here’s why
People in the central and southeastern part of the state are starting to see cicadas but not hearing any sounds coming from them. It has to do with sexual maturity.
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Pa. law makes it illegal to sell tarot readings or love potions. Could that change?
An obscure state law from 1861 prevents fortune telling for profit. State Rep. Greg Scott wants the statute repealed.
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HBO’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ has a surprise coming for Erie SeaWolves. What’s the status?
Earlier this month, John Oliver, the host of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” featured an in-depth segment on Minor League Baseball team promotions, and announced that the Erie SeaWolves were selected among 47 teams for a total rebrand.
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At 84, his ‘Taps’ salute is ‘final goodbye’ at Washington Crossing National Cemetery
The Southampton man has played “Taps” more than 4,000 times at the National Cemetery, part of an honor guard that assures each veteran is given a dignified military sendoff.
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Struggling to afford clothes? This Mercersburg church can help
The Tuscarora Lutheran Parish is launching a new ministry, the Community Closet, which will provide free clothing to residents of the Tuscarora School District and surrounding areas.
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Therapy dog sworn in by York police, further softening the image of police dog history
Reacher, a hospital therapy dog, was sworn in as the newest K9 York City Police Officer with his partner Officer Jonathan Hatterer on May 27.
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Want to buy an old Wawa?
A former Wawa in Levittown is on the market, as long as any prospective new owners aren’t interested in opening a 7-Eleven or an Exxon Mobil station at the busy intersection.
