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MontCo DA warns of ‘sophisticated’ new jury duty scam
The scammer has targeted multiple people in Montgomery County. At least one victim lost more than $23,000.
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Environmental group claims DEP is falling behind reporting on underground mining damages in Pa.
The Citizens Coal Council says the quality of information in DEP’s latest report represents a backslide compared to previous ones.
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Pennsylvania among states to sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones
Last month, the US imposed double-digit tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union, charging that they had not done enough to crack down on imports produced by forced labor.
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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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PA Republicans cut women’s healthcare—but Planned Parenthood is back
The return of Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood marks the end of a difficult year for thousands of Pennsylvanians who lost access to trusted reproductive healthcare.
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Falls Township moves to update zoning to curb data centers
Township officials are initiating a preemptive strike on regulating additional data centers by declaring part of its zoning ordinance “substantially invalid.”
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Pennsylvania electric bills rise 20% in two years
The typical monthly electric bill increased from $213 in 2024 to $232 in 2025. This year the average bill is $257 per month, which includes generation, transmission, distribution and other costs, including taxes, according to the IFO report.
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How Lebanon County’s growing housing crisis turned a sedan into a home
The struggles of Nancy Johnson reflect growing problems in Lebanon County, where more than 1,609 households are living in substandard conditions, including overcrowding, kitchen/bathroom issues, gas leaks, or lead paint.
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Pennsylvania home sale prices rise, deepening affordability challenges
The surge in real estate prices indicates housing availability has not kept up with demand, underscoring the state’s housing shortage that dovetails with challenges surrounding affordability and cost of living.
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Challenges abound as measles continue to tick upward in PA
The measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000, which means that a new generation of healthcare professionals has never treated someone with the virus.
