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As NFL Draft nears, volunteers sought in the city. What they’ll do
Pittsburgh area organizations are combining their talents to help the city put its best foot forward before an estimated 500,000 visitors or more come on April 23-25 for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Boat parade returning for Lake Wallenpaupack’s 100th anniversary
Plans for the centennial celebration of Lake Wallenpaupack, set for July 24 to 26, include a revival of a decorated boat parade, which was a popular feature in the early years of Wally Lake Fest held in late August.
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‘Don’t give up ship’ attitude fuels plan for state-of-art 1812 museum
The proposed War of 1812 museum and forts — with the Hagen History Center, Maritime Museum and Flagship Niagara — would grow Erie as a destination for heritage tourists, including tourists interested in naval history.
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Pa. senators mull inheritance tax cut, deductions for organ donors
The commonwealth is one of five states that has an inheritance tax.
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Pa. Republicans keep two state House seats in special elections
Republicans secured victories in two state House special elections Tuesday night, according to unofficial results from the Pennsylvania Department of State. That leaves partisan control of the chamber unchanged. Democrats will maintain their slim majority with 102 of 203 seats.
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Expect even longer wait times at Philly airport amid TSA issue, see why
Less than a week after closing Terminal C, the TSA announced it has temporarily closed Terminal A-West and Terminal F as of Thursday, March 18, in order to “help optimize operations across other checkpoints.”
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Quakertown student protester to have charges dismissed in police clash
Felony charges are expected to be dismissed against one of the Quakertown teenagers arrested following a police confrontation that turned violent during a student-led ICE protest last month.
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PennDOT warns of scam texts about fake traffic tickets
PennDOT District 9 has reported residents in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties are receiving scam text and email messages falsely claiming to be from the agency.
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First Zaxbys in PA is soon to open at this Bucks County site
A popular fried chicken chain has landed in Bucks County, marking its Pennsylvania debut.
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Erie airport operating as normal despite TSA funding issues, director says
The lingering dispute in Congress over funding for the Department of Homeland Security threatens to close some smaller airports if TSA agents continue to miss paychecks.
