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This Erie Santa has been spreading Christmas magic for over 30 years
Spaeder portrayed Santa the first time over 30 years ago at a family party, and he has continued to do so during the holiday season ever since.
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Digital detox retreats in Pennsylvania
Take a break from screens on a digital detox retreat at these rural havens, luxury resorts, and no-frills cabins.
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Dozens of cities, states hiking minimum wages in 2026 amid federal inaction (but not in Pa.)
Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is at $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2008.
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A line was crossed: Kevin Patullo speaks out after his family home was vandalized
Patullo’s home was vandalized with eggs over the weekend in the wake of the Eagles’ loss on Black Friday to the Chicago Bears.
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PA uninsured children hit 153,000 as federal funding cuts loom
A new report shows Pennsylvania is seeing its highest number of uninsured children in a decade.
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Retro candy shop to open in York with $5 candy buffet, shakes & more
Inspired by musical fantasy “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” Grandpa Joe’s founder and CEO Christopher Beers opened his first candy shop in downtown Canonsburg, right outside Pittsburgh. Now, he’s bringing his 21st location to Central Pa.
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Littlestown’s Aubrey Nicole advances to live finale of “The Voice”
Nicole, 20, performed a showstopping rendition of “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles as she sought one of just six spots in the show’s two-episode live finale.
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Pa.’s home care workers want to be included in the next state budget
According to one group, the average hourly reimbursement rate for personal assistance services is “the lowest among neighboring states.”
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Pennsylvania’s home repair program left out of state budget, despite high demand
A multi-million dollar proposal designed to rehabilitate Pennsylvania’s aging housing stock failed to receive funding in the state’s 2025-2026 budget — marking the third year without a state-funded successor to the popular Whole Home Repair Program.
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Pennsylvania’s Yuengling beer expands to Iowa and Wisconsin in 2026
Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, announced it will expand distribution to Iowa and Wisconsin in early 2026, marking another milestone in its nearly 200-year history.
