Good News
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We asked, you answered: Have you ever had an encounter with a black bear in Pennsylvania?
We asked our newsletter readers if they’ve ever encountered a black bear in Pennsylvania. Turns out, quite a few have. Bears wandering out of the forests and into neighborhoods is not uncommon in Pennsylvania, especially in spring and summer. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, as the summer breeding season approaches, bears tend to roam…
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Living legacy: 100-year-old veteran from Western Pa. makes pilgrimage to Normandy for D-Day anniversary
Andy Negra, who just turned 100, is among a dwindling band of World War II veterans taking part in the official June 6 commemoration of the landings by soldiers from across the United States, Britain, Canada, and other Allied nations at Normandy.
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Pittsburgh International Airport to receive upgrades from Biden’s infrastructure law
Pittsburgh International Airport is set to receive $20.5 million in funding from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to reconstruct the terminal building and allow passengers to move more freely through it.
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Josh Shapiro extends deadline for tax rebate program that helps PA seniors
Josh Shapiro announced on Thursday that his administration is extending the deadline from June 30 to Dec. 31, 2024 for the Property Tax and Rent Rebate program.
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Harrisburg City Council reverses stance that would have delayed Broad Street Market rebuild
Harrisburg City Council overturned their decision to delay the reconstruction of the historic Broad Street Market, which suffered a devastating fire last July.
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Under expanded PA program, many seniors can save on property tax or rent. Here’s how.
The June 30th deadline for Pennsylvania seniors and disabled residents to apply for a rebate from the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program is quickly approaching.
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This shelter mutt from Erie was returned numerous times. Now, he’s competing at the Westminster Dog Show.
Miles, a seven-ish-year-old cattle dog-border collie-lab-hound mix, will compete at Westminster’s Masters Agility Championship for the second straight year beginning Saturday.
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For the first time in 47 years, this Pennsylvania animal shelter was emptied prior to the holidays
Just before Christmas, the Adams County SPCA announced that every dog had been adopted, marking the first time in 47 years that its kennels had been completely cleared.
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The 8 coolest Pennsylvania animals we met in 2023
From a wandering pig named after a Philly-born movie star, to an emotional support alligator, to crime fighting dogs, these are the Pennsylvania animals who made us say “Who’s a good boy?” and “Who’s a good girl?” in 2023.
