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Extreme heat is blanketing Pennsylvania. Here’s how to stay safe
The brutal heat and humidity is expected to drive the heat index to up to 110 degrees each day across Pennsylvania through July 4, with Thursday and Friday predicted to be the most sweltering.
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40,000 Pennsylvania Latinos cut off from SNAP as Trump’s “big beautiful bill” takes hold
Despite political rhetoric, data shows white people are the largest racial group receiving SNAP benefits. Many of the people hit hardest, though, are the ones who have to show up to school with empty bellies.
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Garrity agrees to pay vendors for disputed work at Shapiro home
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has agreed to pay the roughly $1 million bill for security upgrades at the private home of her political rival, Gov. Josh Shapiro, in the face of possible litigation.
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Senator’s plan would open more pool doors to Pennsylvania residents
Pennsylvania’s public colleges and universities would have to open up their swimming pools to the surrounding community if one state lawmaker has his way.
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Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes doesn’t impact PA … yet
During the last day of Pride Month, the transgender community faced another setback as the Supreme Court decided to uphold state laws that ban transgender girls and women from playing on the teams they identify with.
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What to know as Pennsylvania’s state budget deadline passes
It marks the fifth time in as many years elected state officials missed the statutorily mandated June 30 deadline. Last year, it was not signed until Nov. 12.
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Kroger buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in deal valued at $1.65 billion
Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.
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From William Penn to Taylor Swift: The 76 most influential Pennsylvanians of all time
As America turns 250, The Keystone is highlighting the Pennsylvanians who have profoundly impacted our country and culture.
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Philly labor celebrates America 250 by putting workers over billionaires
Philadelphia labor leaders share their vision for workers leading America’s next 250 years.
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With little data or oversight, Pennsylvania’s $650M school tax credits draw criticism
Pennsylvania spends $680 million a year on two school voucher-like tax credit programs, but lawmakers say the state lacks the data to know if they’re helping—or simply handing out corporate tax breaks.
