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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose hunter education course in schools
Members of the state House and Senate are looking to add Hunter-Trapper Education Course opportunities in schools across Pennsylvania.
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How $6.6 million from the state budget helps EMS units save lives
The allocation comes from the commonwealth’s EMS Operating Fund (EMSOF), with revenue generated from a $20 fee on moving vehicle violations and a $50 fee added for those in the Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) program.
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Bayfront hotel proposal: Erie City Council vote expected April 15
City Council President Tyler Titus said the panel now expects to vote on the project’s request for what’s known as waterfront conditional use approval at the panel’s April 15 meeting. The hotel is being developed by Erie’s Scott Enterprises.
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10 moments that shaped labor history in Pennsylvania (for better or worse)
Workers built Pennsylvania—and they’ve also been building labor power since the first crews laid railroad tracks and miners descended beneath the earth.
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Planning a group getaway? These cabins in the Poconos have you covered
If you’re thinking about gathering a group of friends or planning a family getaway (especially for a large group), there are plenty of cozy, scenic options to choose from. From lakefront views to hot tubs under the stars, these cabins are perfect for making summer memories.
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Marker, complex name honor Erie’s first Underground Railroad conductor
Emma Howell and her family operated Erie’s first known Underground Railroad station and are credited with helping more than 300 formerly enslaved Blacks reach freedom in Canada.
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From gas to pet food, Pennsylvania lawmakers eye sales tax holidays
Bitcoin, Halloween candy, pet food and exercise equipment could all get a sales tax holiday if Pennsylvania lawmakers can, for the first time in the state’s history, succeed in passing legislation to pull it off.
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2026 Pennsylvania wildflower season: What to know & where to go
Welcome spring by visiting the parks and reserves where you can admire wildflowers in Pennsylvania.
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5 pizzerias in eastern Pennsylvania you need to try
Pizzavania editor Patrick Berkery recently traveled from NEPA to Philadelphia, sampling pizzas on the recommendation of readers. The verdict is in: these are his favorites. In each edition of Pizzavania, our newsletter highlighting the best in Pennsylvania pizza (subscribe here), I ask readers to share recommendations on their favorite pizzerias in the commonwealth. You can…
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Pennsylvania drivers are paying $4 for gas in some parts of the state
For the first time in four years, the average price for a gallon of gas is more than $4 in some parts of Pennsylvania.
