Kate Lao Shaffner
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Food for thought: 1 in 8 Pennsylvanians struggle to find enough to eat
It’s the time of the year when food is on the mind. George Matysik was thinking of food—or, to be more specific, the lack ...
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In case you missed it: this week’s good reads about Pennsylvania’s urban issues
Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weekend: Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weekend: P ...
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In case you missed it: this week’s good reads about Pennsylvania’s urban issues
Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weekend: Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weekend: ...
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One building at a time: Penn State Altoona invests downtown
Who is going to invest in a financially distressed city? In Altoona, a local university is revitalizing the city by expanding downtown. ...
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In case you missed it: this week’s good reads about Pennsylvania’s urban issues
Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weeke ...
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‘The people have spoken.’ Local ballot measures leave municipal decisions up to voters
Here’s a look at a few local ballot measures from the midterm elections. Tom Wolf’s victory in Pennsylvania—and the ...
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In case you missed it: this week’s good reads about Pennsylvania’s urban issues
Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weekend: Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weekend: W ...
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Taxes, local control, full-time mayor: Altoona citizens to vote on home rule
Altoona asks voters to decide whether the city will become a home rule municipality. In the upcoming election, the ci ...
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Two municipalities cleared to exit Act 47
Governor Tom Corbett announced Wednesday that the state’s DCED rescinded West Hazleton Borough’s Act 47 status. Govern ...
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Pa. cities consider leasing out water system to balance budget
Struggling Pennsylvania cities have to make hard decisions about how to balance the budget. One move? Selling or leasing out a city’ ...
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Altoona Mayor Matt Pacifico on walking routes, property taxes, and downtown struggles
“Five Questions with …” is a regular Keystone Crossroads feature where we seek to glean wisdom and ideas from some ...
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Altoona area residents met Tuesday night for a community forum, where they discussed their hopes and fears for their community. Al ...
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