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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.
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2 Pennsylvanians injured in deadly New Orleans attack
A 51-year-old man from Western Pa. and a 26-year-old former high school football standout from the Philadelphia area remain in the hospital after the New Year’s Day truck attack that left 14 people dead.
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Pennsylvania ranks in the top 10 safest states in the nation for retirees
Pennsylvania ranked seventh in Seniorly’s study on safest states for retirees heading into 2025.
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Amid corruption scandal, Dauphin Co.’s Jeff Haste resigned from state’s largest cyber charter school
Former Dauphin County Commissioner Jeff Haste has been removed from Commonwealth Charter Academy’s website. Haste was previously listed as Vice Chair of the commonwealth’s largest cyber charter school.
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The year that was: Pennsylvania’s top stories for 2024
From an eclipse, to an earthquake, to Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in the 2024 election, we’re taking a look back at the stories that dominated the headlines this year in the Keystone State.
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Students battle a storm of crows at Pitt
Students at the University of Pittsburgh struggle amid the growing crow population. Here’s how the school is attempting to address the issue.
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Learn a new language for free this December in Philadelphia
Unlock 190+ languages for free this December! Philadelphia Library’s digital platforms, conversation groups, and expert resources make language learning accessible to all.
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The Pennsylvania stories that brought a smile to our face in 2024
As we prepare to say goodbye to an election year where divisiveness seemed to dominate the news cycle, we’re here to remind you that the news wasn’t all bad in 2024, especially here in Pennsylvania.
