News
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Love in high places: Cathedral of Learning welcomes new falcon pair
For decades, peregrine falcons have called Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning home. Learn about this year’s pair.
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Pennsylvania dispatches 40 firefighters to support California wildfire efforts
Gov. Josh Shapiro sent two crews of Pennsylvania wildland firefighters to aid in the fight against the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
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2025 Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney: What to know
Celebrate 2025 Groundhog Day — and its ancient origins — at the popular Punxsutawney event where you can catch a glimpse of the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil.
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Pennsylvania set to receive more than $200 million in another opioid lawsuit settlement
A $7.4 billion lawsuit settlement was reached against Purdue Pharma for their role in fueling the nation’s opioid crisis. Pennsylvania is set to receive more than $200 million from it for substance abuse treatment and recovery resources.
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Lancaster County residents organize to push back during Trump’s second administration
Over 100 residents attended a Lancaster Stands Up meeting aiming to organize and push back against Donald Trump’s second administration.
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High price of puffing: The financial toll of smoking on Pennsylvanians
Smoking isn’t cheap for Pennsylvanians, as a recent report found the average smoker in the state spends thousands annually on cigarettes.
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Justin Douglas becomes Dauphin County’s top commissioner one year into his term
Justin Douglas, a former pastor, helped Democrats flip Dauphin County for the first time in nearly 100 years. He became the county’s top commissioner on Wednesday with the help of the board’s sole Republican.
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Shapiro administration announces $45 million for high-speed internet projects at local schools, libraries and community centers
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration approved funding expanding high-speed internet access in dozens of public schools, libraries and community health centers across the commonwealth.
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9 of the weirdest Pennsylvania news stories from 2024
Pennsylvania news is often just plain weird, and the commonwealth’s headlines in 2024 were no exception.
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Keystone state named third best for raising families in latest 2025 rankings
Pennsylvania came out on top in a recent report ranking the best states to raise a family in 2025. The commonwealth received high marks in affordability, safety, education, and pediatric healthcare.
