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Fourth grade teacher wins PA 2026 Teacher of the Year
Madeline Loring, Pennsylvania’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, is on a mission: to draw people to the education profession that she fell in love with as a child inspired by her own teachers.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record
Pennsylvania has emerged as the nation’s premier presidential battleground state, and Shapiro’s strong showing in the 2022 governor’s race elevated his profile within the Democratic Party, where he’s viewed as a potential 2028 White House contender.
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Garrity’s campaign will put Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first three years under a microscope
Political experts say the state treasurer may have a hard time persuading voters to change their minds.
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Key Pennsylvania races to watch in 2026
Pennsylvania Democrats have the opportunity to build on their 2025 Election Day successes in the midterms. Here’s a look at some important races that’ll determine the future of the commonwealth.
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Pennsylvania libraries celebrate $5 million boost in state budget
Pennsylvania public libraries are receiving a long-awaited boost in state funding to expand programs, digital access and resources.
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Labor unions back firefighter to oust Republican congressman
Firefighter Bob Brooks has secured nine labor endorsements since launching his US House campaign and is uniting factions of the Democratic Party along the way.
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Mifflin county hospital workers deliver Christmas cards and flowers to avert strike
Geisinger hospital workers, tired of making $15.30 an hour, delivered Christmas cards and flowers to executives in order to avert a strike and win better wages.
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US Energy Secretary says Three Mile Island restart delivers on Trump administration promises
The nuclear plant near Harrisburg is slated to restart by 2027 to power Microsoft data centers.
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Pa. Republican seeks to recoup $1M spent on security at Shapiro’s home
As questions mount about public spending on Shapiro’s home security, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill released a Dec. 16 legislative proposal she argues will make sure these investments are fiscally responsible. The wording of the bill — which she’s calling “the Safeguard Act” — hasn’t yet been released, but she outlined its broad strokes in the memorandum.
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Pennsylvanians end 2025 with less money thanks to Trump’s economic policies
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance traveled to Pennsylvania to tout their economic agenda, but in reality, Pennsylvanians paid more in 2025 thanks to inflation, tariffs and budget cuts.
