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Pittsburgh’s Independence Day festival adapts to construction
WESA - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
This is WESA Arts, a weekly newsletter by Bill O'Driscoll providing in-depth reporting about the Pittsburgh area art scene. Sign up here to get it every Wednesday afternoon. Downtown Pittsburgh and Point State Park are typically hopping all summer...
Shapiro Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to Practice Fireworks Safety This Independence Day
exploreVenango - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) continues its annual summer fireworks safety campaign to promote responsible celebrations and prevent injuries and property damage. With an uptick in...
Trump’s proposed cuts to SNAP, Medicaid and other federal programs could put thousands of private-sector Pennsylvania jobs at risk
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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President Donald Trump’s program-slashing budget legislation is likely to create a ripple effect of lost jobs in the private sector, which is just the latest blow to workers who have grappled with uncertainty this year. While unemployment in...
AG Sunday urges Pennsylvanians to use fireworks carefully over July 4th holiday
Times Leader - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
Attorney General Dave Sunday on Thursday said the July Fourth holiday is a time to enjoy warm weather with friends and family, while celebrating our country’s independence. But everyone needs to be aware of potential dangers, he said. “Take the...
Student Summer Stock production of ‘Sister Act: The Musical’ coming to CAC
Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Pennsylvania
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The Community Theatre League, in collaboration with the Lycoming College music department and with support from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, is set to present “Sister Act: The Musical” as part of its Student Summer Stock, a press...
Pennsylvania, Delaware receive federal funding to remove PFAS from drinking water
WHYY FM - Pennsylvania
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June 28, 2025
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us...
The Supreme Court ruling that helps keep internet affordable in Pennsylvania, explained
Technical.ly
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July 3, 2025
A federal fund dedicated to providing affordable phone and internet services will continue as planned after last week’s Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court denied Consumers’ Research’s challenge to the Federal Communications Commission’s...
Trump wants to create a sculpture garden of American heroes. The logistics are massive
CNN
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July 3, 2025
Washington CNN — The visages of presidents past were looking down upon Donald Trump as he made a fiery speech excoriating his political foes for waging what he called a “merciless campaign” against the traditional values, heroes, and culture that...
'Big, Beautiful Bill' vote: Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick casts only remaining 'no' for GOP
FOX 29 Philadelphia - Pennsylvania
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 21: Subcommittee Ranking Member Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) delivers his opening statement during a U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee during a hearing on Capitol Hill on September 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. The...
OSHP: Strongsville man drove 84 mph through work zone, led multi-county chase into Pennsylvania
WKYC - Ohio
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July 3, 2025
Troopers say Michael Scott drove 84 mph in a 50 mph work zone before leading them on an hourlong chase spanning I-71, I-480, I-271 and I-90 into Pennsylvania. MEDINA, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that a suspect accused of failing...
Pennsylvania Senate considers banning fluoride in drinking water statewide
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban fluoride in public water, one of a growing number across the country. The bill, dubbed the Fluoride Choice Act, would prevent fluoridation of any public drinking water across the state, a move...
Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, June 26, 2025
JD Supra - California
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June 27, 2025
Medicaid Costs Dominate Budget Talks as Deadline Looms Pennsylvania lawmakers are locked in tense budget negotiations as Governor Josh Shapiro’s (D) proposed $2.5 billion increase in Medicaid funding faces pushback from Republicans, who warn it...
‘Will solar panels replace farms?’ Answering your questions about clean energy in PA
Keystone Newsroom - Pennsylvania
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July 2, 2025
Clean energy is at the heart of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Lightning Plan. But what does this mean for everyday families and hardworking farmers at the heart of Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry? While some worry clean energy is simply too expensive...
W.Va. Coal Production Rose In First Quarter, But Nearby States Saw Decline
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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July 2, 2025
Home » W.Va. Coal Production Rose In First Quarter, But Nearby States Saw Decline Curtis Tate Published July 2, 2025 - 3:42 pm A coal car loaded up at the Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley, WV.Justin Hicks/LPM Coal production was up in West Virginia...
Pennsylvania advances bill regulating virtual currency use
Lebanon PA News - Pennsylvania
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June 26, 2025
Senator Chris Gebhard's bill aimed at safeguarding users of virtual currency has moved closer to becoming law following its approval by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Senate Bill 202 proposes a statutory framework to protect consumers...
Buc-ee’s is closer than ever to Harrisburg, so is Pennsylvania getting one next?
Penn Live - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
Good news for central Pa. fans of Buc-ee’s: The mega convenience store chain and popular interstate pit stop is closer than ever to the Keystone State. Earlier this week, Buc-ee’s opened its most northern location to date in Crawford, Virginia....
Little Leaf Farms Plans Coffee County, Tennessee, Production Operations
Area Development
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July 2, 2025
Related Research Little Leaf Farms, a brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture, plans to establish operations in Coffee County, Tennessee. The $75 million project is expected to create 318 jobs over...
Rep. Jill Cooper opposes Pennsylvania's proposed tiered minimum wage bill
Westmoreland Review - Pennsylvania
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July 2, 2025
State Rep. Jill N. Cooper | Pennsylvania 55th Legislative DistrictState Rep. Jill N. Cooper | Pennsylvania 55th Legislative District State Representative Jill Cooper of Westmoreland has expressed her opposition to House Bill 1549, which proposes a...
Faropoint pays $328M for 5-state industrial portfolio (updated)
NJBIZ - New Jersey
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July 2, 2025
The basics: Faropoint acquires 1.8M-square-foot industrial portfolio from Mapletree 30-building portfolio spans N.J., Fla., Ga., Pa. and Texas Deal coincides with launch of $1B Faropoint Industrial Value Fund IV Tech-enabled industrial real estate...
Pennsylvania Energy Summit set for July at Carnegie Mellon University
Dauphin News - Pennsylvania
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June 26, 2025
David H. Mccormick, U.S. Senator | Wikipedia David H. Mccormick, U.S. Senator | Wikipedia Senator Dave McCormick will host the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit on July 15, 2025, at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The...