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The best farmers markets in Erie
Both of these farmers’ markets make a tremendous impact on Erie’s community and deserve the title of the best farmers’ market in town.
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What is the most affordable grocery store in Erie?
Over time, this affordable grocery store has built a strong reputation as the go-to store for stretching a paycheck.
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Petition urges UPMC to boost security after attacks on medical staffers, including in York
Nurses and healthcare employees have launched a statewide petition seeking better staffing and security measures at UPMC and other healthcare facilities after attacks on workers, including a deadly shooting during a hostage siege at a York hospital.
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Keystone Safari announces giant anteater birth. What to know
The Mercer County park near Grove City announced Nov. 12 that a baby was born Oct. 19 to their giant anteaters, Helga and Hugo. It is the first pup for the pair.
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135 days late, $50.1 billion Pennsylvania budget earns bipartisan support
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.1 billion state budget Wednesday after intensive meetings between Republican and Democratic lawmakers in recent weeks. They had been deadlocked for nearly five months since the June 30 deadline.
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Democrats looks to keep momentum in Bucks County with key endorsement
The Fitzpatrick name has been a fixture in Bucks County politics for 20 years, but Democrats are hoping to change that.
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Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal is ready for passengers. When it will open
The airport has finally set a date for the grand opening of its new terminal in Findlay Township, marking a new era for those visiting Pittsburgh for events such as next April’s NFL draft. The opening has been set for Nov. 18.
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Trump-friendly Fayette County could feel the pain of his Medicaid cuts, advocates say
Health experts say millions across the U.S. could soon face a loss of Medicaid coverage because of new hurdles created by the One Big Beautiful Bill, the massive tax package passed this year by congressional Republicans. And they predict the fallout of President Donald Trump’s marquee bill will land particularly heavily on some of the…
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Small western Pa. grocer feels an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
In 2024, SNAP recipients redeemed a little more than $96 billion in benefits, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the program. The majority – 74% — was spent at superstores and supermarkets, a category that includes big chains like Walmart and Kroger but also some independent stores like Ryan Sprankle’s.
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US Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
The U.S. Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, the nation’s birthplace, since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act. Today, there are billions of them in circulation, but they are rarely essential for financial transactions in the modern economy or the digital age.
