State News
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First dinner hosted in Governor’s Residence since firebombing honors over a dozen Pennsylvanians
The honorees, eight people and two groups, were awarded the Governor’s Keystone Awards during the second State Dinner.
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State Senate Democrats pitch grant program to offset possible SNAP cuts
The Pennsylvania Food and Hunger Relief Grant Program would divert $50 million from interest earned on the commonwealth’s rainy day fund to food banks and $10 million to Meals on Wheels Pennsylvania, plus $2 million to the state Department of Agriculture.
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10 cemeteries in Pennsylvania that are reportedly haunted
These 10 cemeteries in Pennsylvania are said to harbor ghosts, restless spirits, and even supernatural creatures.
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Eagles’ Dom DiSandro provided pizza and cheesesteaks for Cam Skattebo after ankle surgery
Following the Giants’ loss, DiSandro dropped off pizza and cheesesteaks for Skattebo and his family at Penn Presbyterian.
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Santa Scott finds support from Lower Bucks County after fire destroys Fairless Hills home
It’s Santa who brings presents to make the Christmas season merry. But there is a role reversal in Fairless Hills as Lower Bucks County residents come to the aid of “Santa Scott” Diethorne, who lost everything in a house fire.
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How Department of Education cuts could affect Pennsylvania students with disabilities
Groups that advocate for public schools in Pennsylvania warn that steps to downsize and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education will mean less help for students with disabilities.
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With deer moving more, here’s what to know if you hit one with your automobile in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission said that deer are becoming increasingly active this time of year and motorists should be alert to animals moving near roadways.
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Pennsylvania taxpayers fund $1M in security upgrades to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private home
In an Oct. 24 letter to legislative leaders, administration officials said improvements include “erecting physical and visual barriers on the property, installing enhanced security technology, and other steps.”
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Democrats propose compromise on cyber charter tuition amid Pennsylvania budget impasse
School districts would be permitted to deduct more from their per-student payments to online schools.
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7 charged in 2024 Pennsylvania voter registration fraud that prosecutors say was motivated by money
The allegations of fraud appeared to be motivated by the defendants’ desire to make money and keep their jobs and was not an effort to influence the election results, said Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, a Republican.
