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Mom’s ‘miracle’ baby defies odds after rare pregnancy rupture
The rupture, known as preterm premature rupture of membranes, occurs in 2% to 4% of all pregnancies. The survival rate for babies who suffer PPROM at 15 to 23 weeks of pregnancy is 26.8%, according to the National Institutes of Health.
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Support pours in for Pike County Islamic Center after shooting
The mosque, at 115 Mountain Ave., Matamoras, was attacked on the fifth day of Ramadan, an important time of fasting, prayer and reflection within the Islamic community worldwide. No one was injured when multiple shots were fired at the facility, which was unoccupied at the time.
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Grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of cutting corners
The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products.
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Vanpool program aims to solve transportation problems for many workers
Transportation to and from work is a real issue for many in York County and Southcentral Pennsylvania.
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Waynesboro dentist honored for service locally and around the world
Dr. Robert R. Zimmerman’s provided dental care not just to patients in his hometown of Waynesboro, but to impoverished people around the world for nearly 50 years.
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Meet Pim, the Girl Scout who gained internet fame for her cookie sales
Following a bout of social media virality, a Scout with Troop 71047 in Baldwin-Whitehall named Pim has sold over 100,000 boxes of cookies and counting, and every sale inches her closer to breaking the record for most Girl Scout Cookies ever sold.
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Shapiro hints at permit denial to stop Pa. ICE detention centers
Permitting and infrastructure concerns may trip up immigration detention centers despite DHS secretly purchasing two empty, rural Pennsylvania warehouses.
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Where to find the best pizza in Pennsylvania, according to Pizzavania readers
Here’s a roundup of reader recommendations from Pizzavania, our newsletter highlighting the best in Pa. pizza.
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The history behind PA’s infamous Altoona-style pizza (+ where to get it)
Sicilian crust, green peppers, and—that’s right—yellow American cheese. Here’s everything you need to know about Altoona-style pizza.
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The 10 best pizzas in Pittsburgh, according to one local
We asked local foodie Stacy Rounds to write about her 10 favorite pizza places in Pittsburgh. Here’s what she said.
