State News
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Erie’s oldest grocery store marks 100 years of family and community
When Dan Serafin’s grandparents founded Serafin’s Food Market in July 1926, the business at East 24th and Ash streets was one of many family-owned stores that dotted corners throughout the city of Erie.
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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.
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2026 election will decide party committees, state, federal positions
Pennsylvania’s primary election is coming. March 11 was the last day for any candidates to register for nomination for various political positions by the Republicans and the Democrats.
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Ex-mayor of Gettysburg faces child sex crime charges. What to know
Chad-Alan Carr, 48, of Gettysburg Borough, was charged in Straban Township with two felony counts of having a photograph or film on a computer depicting a child sex act, and one misdemeanor count of corruption of a minor
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Why Pennsylvania leads the nation in preserving agricultural farmland
Pennsylvania voters approved the creation of the Farmland Preservation Program in 1988, and since then, 6,673 farms and 662,940 acres of farmland have been preserved for agricultural production across 58 counties, the announcement said.
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Snow geese take off for the Arctic in mesmerizing sunrise display
A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania reservoir.
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Got a great Susquehanna River shot? Save the Bay contest is calling
Shutterbugs of all skill levels are encouraged to submit their Pennsylvania scenes to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s annual Save the Bay Photo Contest, which runs March 9 through March 27.
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Discover Erie’s hidden gem restaurants; 12 spots worth seeking out
Here’s a list of a few eateries we consider to be the “hidden gems” of the Gem City’s dining scene.
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Spring events in Pennsylvania that are worth traveling to
Celebrate spring in Pennsylvania with festivals, wildflowers, sports, and one-of-a-kind local events.
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Pennsylvania among 29 states and DC that now reject federal vaccine guidance
Some states — like Pa. — have created formal alliances to share health information.
