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Can this Yinzer save the Pirates?
Don Kelly grew up rooting for the Pirates. Now, as the team’s manager, he’s tasked with leading them out of the wilderness.
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In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the young
The forum, coordinated by the Allegheny Youth Vote Coalition working with Pittsburgh Public Schools, was the eighth held at a public high school in the city, all designed to get the youngest and future voters involved in elections.
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Meet the nature-loving Pennsylvanians pursuing their passion for snakes, big cats, mushrooms, and more
In the heart of Pennsylvania’s diverse landscapes, a group of dedicated individuals are devoted to embracing nature and its wild inhabitants.
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Advocates call on Penn State Health and UPMC to resume gender affirming care for minors
Two Pennsylvania health care providers caved to President Donald Trump’s anti-trans executive order by banning gender affirming care for minors. LGBTQ advocates are calling Penn State Health and UPMC to reverse their decision.
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Chris Deluzio calls on Democrats to take on ‘oligarchs,’ ‘robber barons’ and ‘corporate jagoffs’
Congressman Chris Deluzio called on Democrats to restore the American Dream by taking on oligarchs and robber barons after touring Pennsylvania with US Sen. Bernie Sanders last week. He’s offering supporters a populist path forward for the party.
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Opinion: The Pell Grant is worth defending
There’s a lot of disagreement on higher education these days. One exception to all the discord, at least so far, is Pell Grants.
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Ephrata family dog’s last meal is a special one thanks to the kindness of strangers
When Hunter Metzger told employees at the Texas Roadhouse in Ephrata that the steak he ordered was his dog Iris’s last meal, they made it ‘with love,’ as instructed.
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State lawmaker wants to end mandatory counseling and waiting period for abortions in PA
A proposed bill from Democratic lawmakers would remove hurdles to getting an abortion in the state by taking away the currently mandated counseling and 24-hour waiting period requirements.
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Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
Democrats voted unanimously to advance the multifaceted bill to the Senate over unified opposition from Republicans, who expressed concern that legalization will increase marijuana usage, cause health issues, and create safety problems at workplaces.
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We asked, you answered: Where do you stand on the legalization of recreational adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania?
While medical cannabis has been legal in Pennsylvania since 2016, legalization for recreational use remains a pipe dream despite strong public support across party lines, and bipartisan support in Harrisburg. We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about it.
