
Pennsylvania
Lending out a person instead of a book? Abington looks to ‘human library’ to foster conversations
On Jan. 12, Abington Free Library patrons will be encouraged to check out a human for a conversation instead of a book.
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Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Fetterman was first elected in 2022 as an irreverent and unconventional progressive hero who has been unafraid to be an outsider to his party in the past.
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Feds’ suit claims Pennsylvania city’s ‘at-large’ election system is biased against Hispanic voters
The U.S. Justice Department says Hazleton's method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts illegally dilutes the political power of its Hispanic voters.
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Eagles QB Hurts returns to practice for the first time since he suffered a concussion
Hurts threw for 2,903 yards this season with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions.
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Pennsylvania program helps overturn 50% of health insurance denials in first year, new data shows
The state’s Independent External Review program launched in January 2024 and took 517 appeals in its inaugural year.
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Listen 0:54New federal clean energy rebates are in limbo for residents of Pa., Del., and N.J.
Federal funding is still pending for 21 states, as Biden’s term nears its end. The rebates can cover heat pumps, electric stoves and insulation.
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Listen 1:18Democrat elected speaker of tied Pennsylvania House after GOP candidate bows out
Speaker Joanna McClinton and Republican Floor Leader Jesse Topper tied 101 to 101 on Tuesday before Topper removed himself from consideration.
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Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her
Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest-ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government.
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Winter storm ‘main show’ over in Philly region, but more snow expected; Delaware sees 10+ inches
Though the worst of the storm ended late Monday, Tuesday morning commuters in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can expect slippery roads and blowing snow.
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‘Music from the heart’: Bluegrass tradition blossoms at a family-owned music shop in Bucks County
In an on-demand economy, the kind of experience the shop offers is rare — and has cultivated a thriving bluegrass community throughout the region.
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Listen 4:58A storm will bring heavy snow and dangerous ice from the Plains to the East Coast
The first significant winter storm of the year will impact 62 million people starting Saturday afternoon and continuing into Monday.
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Which U.S. elections are happening in 2025? Here’s a look at upcoming primary and general contests
The highlight of this year's calendar is on Nov. 4, when elections are held for Virginia governor, New Jersey governor and New York mayor.
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Biden rejects Nippon Steel’s proposed deal to acquire Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel
The proposal raised concerns about what the transaction could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security.
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Radon could be an invisible lung cancer risk inside your Pennsylvania home
Roughly 40% of Pennsylvania homes are estimated to have elevated levels of radioactive radon, according to the state.
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Listen 1:03Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania score high for identity theft, says Wallethub report
WalletHub reported Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are vulnerable for identity theft and fraud in 2025, due to the rising number of data breaches.
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