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Parents Raise Safety Concerns Over Penns Valley School Bus Driver Behavior

Parents in Centre County’s Penns Valley Area School District have voiced serious concerns regarding the conduct of a school bus driver. Allegations include reckless ...

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RFK Jr. Advises Against Taking His Medical Advice Amid 2025 Measles Outbreak

During a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that people should not rely on his ...

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Pennsylvania Launches New EBT Card Locking Feature to Prevent Benefit Theft in 2025

Pennsylvania has introduced a new security feature for Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and cash benefit recipients ...

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First Monarch Butterflies Arrive in Pennsylvania in Spring 2025

Monarch butterflies have begun their annual spring migration northward, with the first sightings confirmed in Pennsylvania during early May 2025. This marks an encouraging ...

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New Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Making Election Day a Legal Holiday in 2025

A new bill circulating in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives aims to establish Election Day as an official legal holiday. The proposal seeks to ...

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Fire Departments Nationwide Rely on Pennsylvania-Made Fire Hoses in 2025

Firefighters across the United States are increasingly using fire hoses manufactured in Pennsylvania to combat dangerous blazes. Snap-tite Hose, based in Erie and Union ...

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Addresses GOP Medicaid Cuts, Cannabis Legalization, and More in 2025

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently spoke with WILK’s Nancy and Jason about pressing state issues, including the GOP’s proposed Medicaid budget cuts, adult cannabis ...

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Should Hershey’s Kisses Be Pennsylvania’s Official Candy? 5 Local Favorites That Might Be Better

A bill advancing through Pennsylvania’s House aims to crown Hershey’s Kisses as the state’s official candy. But are those iconic foil-wrapped treats truly the ...

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Leave Wildlife Alone: Pennsylvania Officials Warn Against Handling Young Animals in 2025

As warmer weather draws more people outdoors, Pennsylvania officials are reminding residents not to approach or handle young wildlife. Despite appearing abandoned, these animals ...

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Pennsylvania Senator Criticized for Flamethrower Video Targeting Governor Shapiro’s Budget – 2025

A Pennsylvania State Senator is under fire for using a flamethrower in a political video criticizing Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal. The video sparked ...

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