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Ever wonder why Scranton is called the Electric City?
The “Electric City” moniker is thanks to an electrical innovation Scranton was among the first to adopt.
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‘I would be dead without it’: What the ACA still means 16 years later
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law 16 years ago, giving millions of Americans access to affordable health insurance for the first time. But Republican opposition has made obtaining coverage through the exchange prohibitively expensive for millions, due to expiring federal subsidies.
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6 great cheesesteak places you won’t find in Philly
You don’t have to be in Philly—or even in the greater Philadelphia area—to find a great cheesesteak in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania gas prices climb to highest level since 2023
The average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania hit $3.82 on Thursday, a spike of 70 cents since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28.
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Tulip tourism: When and where to see tulips in Pennsylvania
Spring in Pennsylvania brings rain showers, birdsong, and tulips aplenty. Here’s our guide to some of the best spots to tiptoe through the tulips in the commonwealth.
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Your glossary of Pennsylvania sayings and slang
Yinz and youse can learn how the commonwealth’s rich history is reflected in local Pennsylvania sayings and slang.
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Why Sesame Place’s future in Bucks County is clouded by SeaWorld tiff
Bucks County could say goodbye to Sesame Place in Middletown after the theme park owner SeaWorld was sued by Sesame Workshop to end their relationship over money.
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Pennsylvania’s outdoor economy grows to $20.4 billion
Outdoor recreation jobs grew by 9,000 in 2024 to 177,000 workers. Wages in the outdoor recreation sector now total $9.5 billion across the state. Overall, Pennsylvania’s outdoor economy in 2024 is reported to have grown by $1.5 billion to a total of $20.4 billion in economic impact.
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Pennsylvania’s billionaire class continues to grow
A Republican mega-donor with ties to Trump and TikTok, a candy bar and pet food heiress, the owner of 84 Lumber, and the primary owners of two Philly sports teams are among the Pennsylvania billionaires on Forbes’ annual list of the world’s richest people. The richest people on the planet keep getting richer. And Pennsylvania’s…
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Cities and counties across Pennsylvania are passing legislation for when ICE comes to town
Elected leaders are learning on the fly what they can and can’t do to rein in or support a well-funded federal law enforcement agency.
