Local
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Episcopalians expected to pick first female bishop for northwestern PA
A nine-member committee has been leading the search for a new local bishop. Applications were received earlier this year and a slate of three candidates was announced.
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This weekend in Pa.: Musikfest in Bethlehem, kielbasa in NEPA
Another Musikfest in Bethlehem winds down this weekend, while a Pittsburgh festival celebrates Black-owned breweries, and sunflowers take center stage near Erie.
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6 must-visit stops on the Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail in the Lehigh Valley & NEPA
Cool down with a sweet treat along the Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail.
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Temple University expands support amid national mental health crisis
National survey shows rising mental health issues and financial insecurity among college students, prompting Temple University to enhance support services.
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77½ years is a normal Pa. lifespan, but a lot depends on your county
The average Pennsylvanian lives to about 77½, but typical lifespans tend to be years longer or shorter than that in certain parts of the commonwealth.
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How a plant-based pizzeria in Bethlehem was able to pick up the pieces after a fire
Think vegan pizza can’t compete with the genuine article? Paranormal Pizza, the Lehigh Valley’s only plant-based pizzeria, may change your mind. After rebounding from a fire thanks to community support, the restaurant is once again crafting inventive pies that all pizza lovers can enjoy.
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Quiz: Test your NEPA knowledge
Think you know northeastern Pa.? Here’s a series of random questions to determine just how NEPA you are (or aren’t).
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (July 31 – Aug. 6)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, July 31 through Thursday, Aug. 6.
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Your guide to Bethlehem’s summer Musikfest
Musikfest, the nation’s largest free music festival, takes over Bethlehem July 31 through August 9.
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Marijuana mystery: How a York County funeral home got a 27-pound weed delivery
Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory on Kenneth Road in West Manchester Township received a strange package-27 pounds of weed.
