State News
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Struggling to afford clothes? This Mercersburg church can help
The Tuscarora Lutheran Parish is launching a new ministry, the Community Closet, which will provide free clothing to residents of the Tuscarora School District and surrounding areas.
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Therapy dog sworn in by York police, further softening the image of police dog history
Reacher, a hospital therapy dog, was sworn in as the newest K9 York City Police Officer with his partner Officer Jonathan Hatterer on May 27.
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Want to buy an old Wawa?
A former Wawa in Levittown is on the market, as long as any prospective new owners aren’t interested in opening a 7-Eleven or an Exxon Mobil station at the busy intersection.
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Rafting in Pennsylvania: What to know & where to go
Feel the spray of whitewater while rafting in Pennsylvania. Here’s everything you need to know.
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2025 Pride Guide: PA’s biggest festivals & events
Support the LGBTQ+ community at colorful and community-oriented 2025 Pride celebrations across the state.
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How to help family of ranger Alec Campbell who died on duty at Tyler State Park in Bucks
A fundraising effort is underway for the family of a Pennsylvania park resource ranger whose body was recovered two days after his kayak capsized on the Neshaminy Creek in Tyler State Park.
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‘We can’t keep going through this.’ Pa. Gov. Shapiro visits flood sites in Somerset County
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited southern Somerset County on recently to speak with residents and see first-hand the flood recovery efforts that are underway in Garrett and Meyersdale.
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Centennial hires Abram Lucabaugh as superintendent. The vote wasn’t unanimous
The 5-4 roll call vote, which crossed political lines, was immediately followed by loud boos, promises to vote out board members and catcalls.
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Pa. angler gets bucket list fish of a lifetime over his birthday holiday weekend in Erie
Scott Bielanin, of Harborcreek, turned 52 on May 21, but he didn’t get his gift until May 25 when he hooked into a 53.5-inch, 42-pound musky.
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Penn State trustees vote to close 7 branch campuses amid declining enrollments
The 25-8 vote by the trustees came after a nearly two-hour public meeting that was streamed live online, and after hours of closed-door debate between the trustees.
