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Central Pa. school board policy bans books that offend ‘good taste or propriety’
The language of the policy, adopted unanimously by members of the all-conservative board, is nearly identical to policies adopted by several other far-right school boards, including Pequea Valley in Lancaster County.
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Another Pa. rate hike looms as Dems push ‘Energy Bills Relief Act’ to curb costs
Rising electricity bills in Pennsylvania are putting pressure on household budgets and another round of rate increases is expected in June. Lawmakers in Washington have introduced a proposal to tackle those rising costs.
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ICE asks for more time to address environmental concerns around proposed Pa. detention centers
The state Department of Environmental Protection says it “has no plans to modify” its orders blocking ICE’s use of the facilities
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Pa. joins lawsuit against Trump’s greenhouse gas restriction rollbacks
Under President Donald Trump, officials in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have ended the endangerment finding, a longstanding rule that deemed six greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, a risk to “both the public health and the public welfare of current and future generations.”
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Giant troll sculptures will lurk in Pa. national forest
A world-class public art experience by a Danish artist is coming to a Pennsylvania national forest in September of 2027, and he’s bringing his giant troll sculptures with him.
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Noah Wyle tells hearing that ‘The Pitt’ shows TV and film production in the US can be revived
“The Pitt” has won praise — and a gurney full of Emmys — for bringing a dose of classic episodic TV to the prestige streaming era.
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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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After almost 50 years, King’s Rook is ‘The coolest venue I’ve been in’
In July, one of Erie’s oldest clubs—the one with a yellow school bus upstairs—will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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What’s the ‘Coolest Thing Made in PA’ in 2026? You can have a say here
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry has kicked off its annual “Coolest Thing Made in PA” bracket. This bracket highlights and promotes Pennsylvania-made products.
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Thrift store to open in Upper Bucks County, supporting local needs
Revivals Thrift, located on West Callowhill Street at the former Freed Glass facility, is set to open its doors on March 20 following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m.
