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Pa. Dems could control the state with Lancaster County Senate seat
State Sen. James Malone stunned with a special election win in Lancaster County. Now, his reelection could give Pennsylvania Democrats the chance to flip the chamber and control the General Assembly.
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Retro candy shop to open in York with $5 candy buffet, shakes & more
Inspired by musical fantasy “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” Grandpa Joe’s founder and CEO Christopher Beers opened his first candy shop in downtown Canonsburg, right outside Pittsburgh. Now, he’s bringing his 21st location to Central Pa.
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Pa.’s home care workers want to be included in the next state budget
According to one group, the average hourly reimbursement rate for personal assistance services is “the lowest among neighboring states.”
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Pennsylvania’s home repair program left out of state budget, despite high demand
A multi-million dollar proposal designed to rehabilitate Pennsylvania’s aging housing stock failed to receive funding in the state’s 2025-2026 budget — marking the third year without a state-funded successor to the popular Whole Home Repair Program.
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How Bucks County plans to fill $16M gap in proposed $516M budget
The draft $516 million budget reflects a 3.2% spending hike compared to 2025, according to the county. However, there’s currently no tax increase reflected in the budget.
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US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional screening and a warning.
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Health care professionals warn about nursing degrees degraded by Trump’s DOE
Changes from President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will make it harder for students to obtain nursing and other advanced degrees.
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A Pennsylvania mom turns grief into a call to regulate social media and protect kids from online predators
“Right now we require standards for toys, car seats, food, but the platforms and devices that our children spend hours a day on have literally no standards.”
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Trump administration falsely takes credit for critical SEPTA funding
Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy is trying to claim Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s victory in securing state funds for important upgrades to SEPTA’s regional rail fleet.
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Inside Pennsylvania’s $1B battle plan for threats to rural health care
Pennsylvania officials have pitched a roughly $1 billion plan for strengthening rural health care as they compete with other states for one-time federal grant funds to blunt the effects of impending Medicaid cuts.
