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How much is the cost of living in Pennsylvania’s top 10 metropolitan areas? Here’s the breakdown
According to the Economic Policy Institute, the average cost for a family of four in Pennsylvania to enjoy a “modest yet adequate” standard of living is $87,500 a year. But if you live in one of the state’s 10 largest metropolitan areas, you’ll need to make more than that. A lot more in some areas.
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Taylor Swift donates $100,000 to family of woman killed at Super Bowl parade
Taylor Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, donated money to the family of the woman killed during the Super Bowl parade celebration in Kansas City.
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Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction: It’s going to be an early spring
Thousands gathered early Friday for the annual Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, where Pennsylvania’s famous furry forecaster called for an early spring.
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Do you have unclaimed property? Check with the Pa. Treasury and find out.
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department has more than $4 billion in unclaimed property including funds from dormant bank accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, jewelry, medals, and more.
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Experiment by Penn surgeons shows how pigs might one day help people with liver failure
Surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania used a pig liver outside a brain-dead human body to filter blood, taking a step toward eventually trying the technique in patients with liver failure.
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VIDEO: NEPA Pizza, Explained
In honor of National Pizza Week (yes, it’s a thing — Google it) correspondent Beth Lennon takes us to Old Forge (aka The Pizza Capital of the World) to see what makes the pizza in NEPA so special. @keystonenewsroom In honor of National Pizza Week (yes, it’s a thing — Google it) correspondent Beth Lennon…
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VIDEO: Amanda Mustard speaks on recently-released HBO documentary, “Great Photo, Lovely Life.
In chronicling her grandfather’s history of serial sexual abuse of children — including her sister and also her mother — and the devastating toll it took on so many, Amanda Mustard wanted to avoid leaning too heavily into the heinousness of pedophilia, and how badly institutions fail victims. To be sure, those components are featured…
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Yet another Pennsylvanian arrested for taking part in Jan. 6 insurrection
A Berks County man faces felony and misdemeanor charges for his part in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack at the US Capitol, bringing the total arrested in the commonwealth to 86.
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William Penn statue will remain at Philadelphia historical site, National Park Service says
The National Park Service has decided against removing a statue of William Penn at a Philadelphia historical site after receiving backlash.
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PA Turnpike tolls will increase by 5% starting Sunday
A 5% increase in the toll on the Pennsylvania turnpike is set to take effect on Sunday. Motorists traveling in a standard passenger vehicle from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh can expect to pay $1.80 more.
