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Pa. lawmakers tackle data center development with new bills
Plus: Know your Pa. fireworks laws Share with a friend In just over a week, our country turns 250. Leading up to America’s milestone birthday, we’re going to highlight the commonwealth’s rich history and the key role many Pennsylvanians have played in shaping our country. Because of all this history, and with Pennsylvania one of…
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6abc asks viewers to help push back on FCC
Plus: Remembering ‘A force of nature’ in York politics Share with a friend WPVI-TV, Philadelphia’s longstanding ABC affiliate, said the Federal Communications Commission is threatening to remove the station from the air, and is urging viewers to submit comments to the agency in support of the station. In a message posted to its website and…
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Report: DHS to sell proposed Pa. ICE detention centers
Plus: What federal shift means for Pa.’s special education needs Share with a friend Welcome to summer, Pennsylvania! Throughout the season, we’ll be highlighting fun things to do around the state, like outdoor adventures, festivals, day trips, and more. Since summer is the season of blockbuster movies, it’s a good time to highlight the many…
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What did Pa. submit for ‘America’s Time Capsule?’
Plus: Train’s new song is all about Erie Share with a friend QUICK PROGRAMMING NOTE: We’re off Friday for Juneteenth. Look for us again in your inbox next Monday, June 22. “America’s Time Capsule” has been officially sealed to commemorate the United States’ 250th birthday. The 900-pound steel cylinder contains over 200 artifacts, records and…
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‘We’re stuck.’ Pa. teens sound the alarm on social media
Plus: How to celebrate Juneteenth in Pa. Share with a friend You may remember that a few years back, we introduced you to Beck Lawrence, owner of the Serpent’s Key Shop & Sanctuary in Hanover. Lawrence was at the center of a viral news story in the fall of 2023 after they were threatened by…
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Pa. soccer star Christian Pulisic is ready for the World Cup
Plus: What’s your favorite thing about summer in Pa.? Share with a friend A bit of music talk to begin Friday’s newsletter… Berks County native/global pop superstar Taylor Swift has racked up some monumental achievements in recent years. She’s been the most-streamed artist in the world, the focus of a Penn State course, Time Magazine’s…
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Pirates’ ace Paul Skenes did the coolest thing
Plus: FIFA, NASCAR, and more Pa. weekend fun Share with a friend Yes, it’s Wednesday, but it’s never too early to begin making weekend plans, especially with so much happening across the commonwealth this weekend, including: ⚽ The opening of the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Philadelphia. 🏁 NASCAR’s Cup Series Race Weekend returning…
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Who’s up for a kielbasa festival?
Plus: How to make a difference during Pride month in Pa. Share with a friend There is A LOT happening in Pennsylvania this summer, with America250 celebrations across the state and several premier sporting events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, which begins Thursday and Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week, also in Philly,…
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Who wants free donuts?
Plus: More data center pushback in rural Pa. Share with a friend I’m going to attempt to keep things (mostly) light in today’s newsletter, which will feature a fair amount of talk about my favorite of all the food groups: round foods. (That is a food group, right?) Today is a day to celebrate a…
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Your electric bill is going up. Here’s by how much
Plus: What to know about Pa.’s ‘food deserts’ Share with a friend I’m very fortunate that where I live in the Philadelphia suburbs, it’s no more than a 10-minute walk or drive to major supermarkets, neighborhood food markets, and, from May to November, a robust farmers market. But hundreds of communities across the state simply…
