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Will the government shutdown 2025 impact my Social Security check? See if you’ll get paid
The shutdown is not to impact the third wave of Social Security payments for the month of October, with this month marking the first under the agency’s new paperless policy.
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2 million Pa. residents poised to lose SNAP benefits in November if shutdown drags on
Roughly 2 million Pennsylvanians will not get their food benefits in November if the federal shutdown continues and government support for the program falters, state officials have announced.
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Social group Sober Erie takes advantage of trends toward mocktails
Organized in 2023 by a health coach, Joelle Mineo, and the self-described “retired party girl” Katrina Turner, they try to gather like-minded folk once a month for “Happier Hours,” at, perhaps curiously, high-end bars where they drink “mocktails,” which are cocktails that do not contain alcohol.
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These Pennsylvania nursing homes named among nation’s best for 2026. See the list
Newsweek’s “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026” report ranks the best nursing homes in Pennsylvania, highlighting the top assisted living facilities by size — and most accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
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Pa. senators’ bipartisan plan for online porn tax would generate revenue for state
Pennsylvanians who buy content from or subscribe to online adult websites should pay more than just the state’s 6% sales tax, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers contend.
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Pennsylvania rally will demand protections for transgender health care, same-sex marriage
A group of advocates are planning a Harrisburg rally in late October to pressure elected officials to protect rights for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians.
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For Pa.’s soybean farmers, trade wars are only the latest struggle.
A Chinese boycott of U.S. soybeans is only the latest issue facing farmers. Labor shortages, soaring equipment costs and unpredictable weather have also taken their toll.
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Pa. Senate passes bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery winners to remain anonymous
The state Senate passed a bill that would allow Pennsylvania lottery winners to remain anonymous when collecting a prize of $100,000 or more.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s memoir is coming out in January
Gov. Josh Shapiro has a book coming out in January, touching upon everything from his swift political rise to the trauma of his home being set on fire.
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Did you know Philadelphia has 11 sister cities?
As part of an effort to promote international understanding, Philadelphia has 11 sister cities in 10 countries. Here’s a bit about each one.
