Pennsylvania
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Utility Rate Adjustments and Energy Assistance Programs: A Regional Update
Regulators in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Illinois are adjusting utility rates and energy aid as households face high summer cooling costs.
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Fetterman Rebukes Trump Over Renewed 2020 Election Fraud Claims and China Allegations
Sen. John Fetterman criticized Donald Trump for relitigating 2020 election claims and alleging Chinese interference, urging a focus on current national crises.
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Pennsylvania Senators Fetterman and McCormick Launch Rare Bipartisan Fundraising Committee
Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick have formed a joint fundraising committee, Common Ground PA, in a rare display of bipartisan cooperation.
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Communities in Pennsylvania and Texas Grapple with Recent Spate of Thefts
Law enforcement in Pennsylvania and a San Antonio church are responding to recent thefts that have damaged property and delayed essential community projects.
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Catholic Sisters in Erie Celebrate 174 Years of Community Service
Commemorating Catholic Sisters Week, the Diocese of Erie reflects on nearly two centuries of social, educational, and charitable contributions by Benedictine, St. Joseph, and Mercy orders.
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Erie Insurance Climbs Fortune 500 Rankings Amid Regional Growth
Erie Insurance has advanced to 308th place on the Fortune 500 list, reporting $14.6 billion in annual revenue, as the firm continues to anchor community and cultural events in Pennsylvania.
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Shell’s Pennsylvania Petrochemical Project Faces Scrutiny Amid Economic Performance Concerns
A new report from the IEEFA highlights that Shell’s Monaca plant has failed to deliver promised economic benefits to Pennsylvania, raising questions about the efficacy of public subsidies for petrochemical developments.
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Pennsylvania Policy and Public Safety Update: June 2026
Pennsylvania lawmakers face critical legislative hurdles regarding skill-game taxation, farmland preservation against data center expansion, and emergency preparedness, all while mourning recent tragic accidents.
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Bradley Cooper: From Bucks County Roots to Global Spotlight
Actor Bradley Cooper continues to influence both local Pennsylvania history and global pop culture, with recent developments highlighting his deep ties to Bucks County and his high-profile relationship.
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Pennsylvania Jobs Hit Record High Amid Policy Debate
Nonfarm employment in Pennsylvania reached 6.2 million, a record high. Unemployment dropped to 4.3%, aligning with the national average.
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Flood Warnings Active Across Southwest PA and Monroe County
National Weather Service officials have issued urgent flood warnings for Southwest Pennsylvania and Monroe County, NY, as excessive rainfall forces road closures and infrastructure concerns.
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Penndot Responds to Winter Storm: Vehicle Restrictions and Safety Measures Amid Holiday Travel Surge
As a winter storm hits Pennsylvania during peak holiday travel, Penndot enforces Tier 3 vehicle restrictions and safety measures, mobilizing hundreds of trucks and tons of salt to keep roads clear. Restrictions are lifted as conditions improve, impacting thousands of…
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Pennsylvania’s $2 Million SNAP Incentive: Shapiro Administration Backs Fresh Food Access Push
A new $2 million SNAP nutrition incentive, championed by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and supported by the Shapiro administration, aims to make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible for Pennsylvania’s SNAP recipients while boosting local farmers and food retailers.
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Lincoln University Mass Shooting: 1 Dead, 6 Injured During Homecoming Weekend
A shooting erupted outside Lincoln University’s International Cultural Center during homecoming, leaving one dead and six injured. Authorities are investigating possible motives and suspects while the campus community copes with the aftermath.
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Josh Shapiro Faces Controversies: Whistleblower Retaliation and Arson Trial
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration faces allegations of whistleblower retaliation in elder abuse cases, while a man accused of arson at the Governor’s Residence is set to stand trial.