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Episcopalians expected to pick first female bishop for northwestern PA
A nine-member committee has been leading the search for a new local bishop. Applications were received earlier this year and a slate of three candidates was announced.
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New details revealed in Bucks County DA Quakertown protest report
DA Joe Khan announced Aug. 3 that his office will not prosecute any police officers or additional student protesters for their actions during the demonstration that turned violent in the borough’s downtown business district on Feb. 20.
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Delay extended for United Airlines services between Erie and Chicago
Flights between the two airports were originally scheduled to begin in May but were pushed back to Oct. 24, 2026 due to Federal Aviation Administration flight cuts. This delay was recently extended to October 2027.
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MontCo DA warns of ‘sophisticated’ new jury duty scam
The scammer has targeted multiple people in Montgomery County. At least one victim lost more than $23,000.
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Falls Township moves to update zoning to curb data centers
Township officials are initiating a preemptive strike on regulating additional data centers by declaring part of its zoning ordinance “substantially invalid.”
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Pennsylvania electric bills rise 20% in two years
The typical monthly electric bill increased from $213 in 2024 to $232 in 2025. This year the average bill is $257 per month, which includes generation, transmission, distribution and other costs, including taxes, according to the IFO report.
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How Lebanon County’s growing housing crisis turned a sedan into a home
The struggles of Nancy Johnson reflect growing problems in Lebanon County, where more than 1,609 households are living in substandard conditions, including overcrowding, kitchen/bathroom issues, gas leaks, or lead paint.
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Pennsylvania home sale prices rise, deepening affordability challenges
The surge in real estate prices indicates housing availability has not kept up with demand, underscoring the state’s housing shortage that dovetails with challenges surrounding affordability and cost of living.
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77½ years is a normal Pa. lifespan, but a lot depends on your county
The average Pennsylvanian lives to about 77½, but typical lifespans tend to be years longer or shorter than that in certain parts of the commonwealth.
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Challenges abound as measles continue to tick upward in PA
The measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000, which means that a new generation of healthcare professionals has never treated someone with the virus.
