Local
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Montgomery County man freed from jail after Minnesota church ICE protest arrest
The U.S. Department of Justice had indicted Ian Austin for allegedly participating in a demonstration at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota last month.
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Why Bucks County matters so much in the 2026 midterm election
Whether because of election integrity, culture wars in public schools or campaign stops at a local McDonald’s, the national spotlight in recent years shined on Bucks County near Election Day.
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‘I couldn’t be prouder.’ How Honesdale banded together over snowstorm
Along with the efforts of the Department of Public Works, Mayor Derek Williams led a shoveling brigade of volunteers to help residents clear their walkways.
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How presidential campaign stops in 2024 cost Bucks County taxpayers more than $100K
The total includes nearly $88,000 in communities that did not host national candidates — among them Bensalem, which has the county’s largest police force. Taxpayers there spent nearly $30,000 in overtime to send 44 police officers to five appearances.
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Drugmaker Eli Lilly announces new plant in Pennsylvania as part of broader domestic expansion
Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. said that it will build a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, as the company expands domestic production and capitalizes on surging sales of obesity and diabetes treatments.
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Judge calls Justice Department’s statements on Philadelphia slavery exhibit display ‘dangerous’ and ‘horrifying’
“You can’t erase history once you’ve learned it. It doesn’t work that way,”
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Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, predicts six more weeks of winter
This prediction marks 108 times that Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow compared to the only 21 other times that he did not see his shadow. The most recent early spring prediction was in 2024.
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10 key stops on the Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 61 locations listed on the Network to Freedom, the National Park Service’s preservation of sites related to the Underground Railroad. Learn about 10 spots across the state widely recognized as key stops in helping Black Americans to escape enslavement.
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Meal kit delivery and pickup in Pittsburgh: 8 local (and healthy!) options
These Pittsburgh-area meal kits are tasty, healthy, and convenient.
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Everything to know about Groundhog Day 2026 in Punxsutawney
Celebrate Groundhog Day 2026—and its ancient origins—at the popular Western Pa. event where you can catch a glimpse of the world’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.
