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In Quakertown, deep divisions follow anti-ICE walkout, violent clash
The high school walkout to protest immigration control policies ignited outrage within the school district of 38,000 residents after viral videos showed about a dozen students fighting with borough police Chief Scott McElree, who charged into the crowed dressed in plainclothes and put one student in a chokehold.
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Why Pennsylvania leads the nation in preserving agricultural farmland
Pennsylvania voters approved the creation of the Farmland Preservation Program in 1988, and since then, 6,673 farms and 662,940 acres of farmland have been preserved for agricultural production across 58 counties, the announcement said.
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Snow geese take off for the Arctic in mesmerizing sunrise display
A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania reservoir.
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Got a great Susquehanna River shot? Save the Bay contest is calling
Shutterbugs of all skill levels are encouraged to submit their Pennsylvania scenes to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s annual Save the Bay Photo Contest, which runs March 9 through March 27.
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Pennsylvania among 29 states and DC that now reject federal vaccine guidance
Some states — like Pa. — have created formal alliances to share health information.
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Bucks County teen terror suspect got fuse at Penndel fireworks store
Whenever William Weimer hears news reports using words like “improvised explosives,” the fireworks company executive immediately orders checks to see if suspects shopped at one of his stores.
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Head priest of Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh accused of stealing baseball cards from Walmart
The Very Rev. Aidan Smith was arrested Feb. 27 by police just after leaving the Walmart in Economy Borough, just outside Pittsburgh, with 27 packs of baseball cards concealed under his clothing and in a cardboard box, according to court records.
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Former PA politician warns EPA rollback could worsen poor air quality
A former politician living in the Mon Valley says the region’s already poor air quality could worsen after the Environmental Protection Agency revoked the Endangerment Finding, a key legal finding for regulating air pollution.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (Mar. 13 – Mar. 19)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide: Friday, March 13 through Thursday, March 19.
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Pennsylvanians feeling pain at the pump as gas prices continue to rise
The average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania has jumped 16% since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran Feb. 28., disrupting the transport of oil from the region.
