Pennsylvania State Trooper shot and killed in Chester County
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was a 15-year-veteran of the force and is survived by his wife and daughter, officials said.
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2026
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COMMUNITY
Mar
2026
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Bucks County teens arrested outside NYC mayor mansion after IED ignited
Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were detained by New York City police on Saturday. Authorities said they attempted to ignite suspicious homemade devices during a "Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City" rally led by Jake Lang, a 30-year-old far-right conservative influencer.
Mar
2026
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AI is spurring a big expansion of high-voltage power lines. Landowners and locals are fighting back
Although advances in artificial intelligence are seen by President Donald Trump as critical to the nation’s economic and national security, their energy needs are threatening to overwhelm the power grid—and Pennsylvania landowners like John Zola are caught in the middle.
Mar
2026
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Watch: Sabatini’s remains a NEPA pizza institution
The unique, and effective, pairing of pickles on pizza is just one of the reasons Sabatini’s in Exeter remains a NEPA pizza institution.
Mar
2026
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Quakertown residents continue to demand ouster of police chief
The Feb. 20 off-campus protest of at least 35 teens was originally to take place on school property before school officials withdrew support at the last minute over threats of violence. Several teens, now known collectively as the "Quakertown 5,” are charged with felony aggravated assault and other misdemeanor charges after a fight broke out between the plainclothes chief, students, and other police.
Mar
2026
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13 history-making women from Pennsylvania
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful women.
Mar
2026
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War with Iran prompts sharp spike in Pennsylvania gas prices
As of Thursday in Pennsylvania, the average price of gas is $3.35 a gallon, up just over 7% from $3.12 a week ago, according to AAA.
Mar
2026
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Tröegs was voted top brewery tour by USA TODAY readers for 6th year
The one-hour tour of Tröegs takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes look at the mill room, hop cooler, brewhouse deck, fermentation cellars and packaging lines. This is the sixth consecutive year Tröegs has been honored by USA Today for their tour.
Mar
2026
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When does daylight saving time begin? It’s time to change clocks
Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8 when clocks "spring forward" and reset to 3 a.m. and it ends 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks "fall back" and reset to 1 a.m.
Mar
2026
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More Pa. hospitals are creating private police forces to curb violence
So as medical professionals across the nation report a worrying uptick in violence on the job, a growing number of the commonwealth's hospitals are branching into law enforcement.
