State News
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Palmyra school board OKs popular French reader after book ban debate
Board members voted 5-3 Feb. 12 to approve “Alice: La Liste” for use in the district classrooms. The administration recommended that it be used as a French 2 reader, for teachers to purchase as part of the district’s 2026-27 school budget and used in the spring 2027 for a French II class.
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As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
The price of powering data centers has become deeply intertwined with concerns over the cost of living, a dominant issue in the upcoming midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and governors’ offices.
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York County Olympian: ‘To be standing here heartbroken is a privilege’
Summer Britcher of the U.S., a two-time World Cup race winner this season and now a four-time Olympian.
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Rutter’s offers new grilled cheese sandwiches with a twist
The convenience store chain, based in York County, is offering eight new creations that pair cheesy goodness with meat for a twist on the classic sandwich.
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How much more are Pa. residents paying for ACA insurance
Pennsylvania’s health care marketplace released data on average insurance cost increases in 2026 as media reports that Senate negotiations to restore the subsidies are “effectively over.”
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Many Pa. counties haven’t updated property assessments in decades
More than a third of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties have not performed a full property reassessment since 2000, leaving around 40% of the state with antiquated data used to tax it.
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‘Rocky’: 9 Philadelphia spots tied to the fictional legend
Fans of the “Rocky” movies visit these Philadelphia spots to celebrate the working-class spirit shared by the fictional boxer and his very real city.
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Pennsylvania farm bankruptcies increased 160% in 2025
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Samantha Ayoub reported that “the U.S. Courts report that 315 farm bankruptcies were filed in calendar year 2025, up 46% from 2024. While still down from recent highs, this is the second year in a row of increased filings.”
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All Democratic governors, including Pa.’s Josh Shapiro, bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several
A traditional formal working meeting at the White House including governors of both parties appeared to be off the agenda.
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This York County Indian fusion restaurant is one of the best in the US
Hamir’s Indian Fusion has set the bar for flavor and ambience in Central Pennsylvania dining for eight years. Now, it’s making headlines across the country.
