State News
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Waynesboro dentist honored for service locally and around the world
Dr. Robert R. Zimmerman’s provided dental care not just to patients in his hometown of Waynesboro, but to impoverished people around the world for nearly 50 years.
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Meet Pim, the Girl Scout who gained internet fame for her cookie sales
Following a bout of social media virality, a Scout with Troop 71047 in Baldwin-Whitehall named Pim has sold over 100,000 boxes of cookies and counting, and every sale inches her closer to breaking the record for most Girl Scout Cookies ever sold.
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Time capsule to be opened at Waymart’s 175th anniversary, once found
Waymart Borough is 175 years old in 2026, and the celebration will include opening a 50-year-old time capsule – once they find where it was buried.
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What it’s like to drive a Zamboni? Lake City man shares his story
Lake City’s Tom Klep works as the building and grounds manager for the arena and UPMC Park. This time of year, one of his main duties is to operate the Zamboni.
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Pa. small businesses cheer U.S. Supreme Court tariffs decision, but still face uncertainty
Some $126 billion has been paid by Americans since the tariffs were imposed, including a $4 billion cost for Pennsylvanians.
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‘Victoria’s Law’ aims to stop the sale of animals raised in puppy mills in Pa.
Under a new proposal in the state House, pet stores in Pennsylvania would be barred from selling animals from large-scale breeders, described by critics as puppy mills, where dogs kept for breeding often endure years of inhumane treatment.
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ACLU calls for ‘full, transparent’ investigation of Quakertown ICE protest
ACLU of Pennsylvania is calling for a “full and transparent investigation” of an off-campus ICE walkout that resulted in physical confrontations with local police against Quakertown high school student protesters that have been widely shared on social media generating national attention.
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Quakertown protest against ICE turns violent, arrests made
Quakertown School District officials canceled a planned student-led walkout Friday at its high school over Immigrations Customs Enforcement operations and tactics in the United States, but when some students took their protest into town, things turned violent.
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Bucks County DA launches investigation into Quakertown PD protest response
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is opening an independent investigation into how police handled the Quakertown student walkout, a spokesperson announced on Feb. 21. The Saturday announcement came an hour after an early morning press conference with community advocates and the parents of Quakertown High School students arrested during clashes between police and students during…
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SAVE Act opponents say it would affect PA women, voters of color
Months ahead of the midterm elections, federal lawmakers are considering sweeping new rules for voters – and voting-rights advocates say the changes could have serious consequences in Pennsylvania.
