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Quakertown chief says he was protecting not choking student: Police report
Newly obtained police reports give Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree’s version of what happened during when a student protest turned violent when he arrived on scene last month He denies he placed a student in a chokehold and that he didn’t identify himself as a police officer.
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Gannon basketball wins historic NCAA Division II national championship
Gannon University fans got up at 3 a.m. to take a bus from Erie and eventually wound up at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, hoping to see its school get crowned a national champion after opening doors in 1925.
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Raise a Glass to These Hidden Gems: Exploring 5 Great Pennsylvania Small Town Craft Breweries
For every Yuengling, Iron City, and Yards, Pennsylvania has dozens and dozens of small town craft breweries producing beer worthy of statewide recognition.
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Grab a drink at one of these Lancaster breweries
Lancaster breweries offer something for every palate.
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Tensions continue in Quakertown over police-student clash at ICE protest
A demonstrator was confronted Wednesday outside Quakertown Borough Hall before a council meeting where again the public demanded accountability in the wake of the student-police violence last month after a high school walkout.
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Large section of Willow Grove Park mall for sale. What it means
The section that is up for sale is home to major retailers including Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack, Sephora, an Apple Store and more in addition to the Cheesecake Factory.
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Which Pa. counties are growing, shrinking? See new Census estimates
There are almost 57,000 more people estimated to be living in Pennsylvania than there were in 2020, and the state’s population has grown slightly since 2024.
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The Pirates are calling up teenager Konnor Griffin ahead of Friday’s home opener, AP source says
A person familiar with the decision has told The Associated Press that the Pirates are calling up the 19-year-old shortstop, the consensus choice as the top prospect in baseball, before Friday’s home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.
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What to know about Pennsylvania’s pay-what-you-can cafés and restaurants
Pennsylvania’s pay-what-you-can restaurants serve meals to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Pennsylvania gas prices have jumped almost one dollar since the Iran war began
The average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania has jumped from $3.12 to $4.07 since the US and Israel went to war with Iran on Feb. 28.
