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Court orders Pa. to stop rejecting mail ballots solely over incorrect dates.
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A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled it unconstitutional for Pennsylvania to toss mail ballots with inaccurate dates on the return envelope.
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Court orders Pa. to stop rejecting mail ballots solely over incorrect dates.
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Reading city charter commission set to meet after months of delays.
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Confusion and miscommunication kept Reading’s citizen-led panel from meeting on time — now residents may wait longer to vote on charter changes
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Reading city charter commission set to meet after months of delays
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Confusion and miscommunication kept Reading’s citizen-led panel from meeting on time — now residents may wait longer to vote on charter changes
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In a head-to-head contest for Pa. governor, Gov. Josh Shapiro and challenger Stacy Garrity would be competing for some of the same donors in organized labor, lobbying, and more. Shapiro has a leg up.
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Josh Shapiro would likely have an advantage with key donors in a head-to-head 2026 contest for Pennsylvania governor with Stacy Garrity.
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Shapiro open to using special transit funding to combat SEPTA cuts as part of broader package
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To reverse SEPTA cuts, PA Gov. Josh Shapiro is open to a GOP plan to use special transit funding, but only in a broader package.
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Wyomissing officials fired the officer without revealing his name to the public, violating a Pennsylvania transparency law.
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Wyomissing officials fired the officer without revealing his name to the public, violating a Pennsylvania transparency law.
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On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to be in charge of collecting taxes or auditing local finances. Here’s what you need to know.
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On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to be in charge of collecting taxes or auditing local finances. Here’s what you need to know.
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Records reveal officer fired by Pa. borough was subject of $500K false arrest settlement
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Wyomissing officials fired the officer without revealing his name to the public, violating a Pennsylvania transparency law.
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Municipal Elections 101: Tax collectors, auditors, and other key local finance positions on Pa.’s November ballot
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On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to be in charge of collecting taxes or auditing local finances. Here’s what you need to know.
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Costly Pa. Shell plant could be up for sale soon despite $1.65B tax break, years of development.
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The company has not announced a sale of the plant, but reports of one being explored have raised the eyebrows of analysts and Beaver County residents.
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RT @StephenJ_Caruso: Pennsylvania's county commissioner association sent a letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro and lawmakers today noting that the….
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Introducing Booklight PA, our monthly, virtual book club in partnership with @anovelideaphl. We’re starting with @jessaminechan’s “The School for Good Mothers.” Read with us and register for our Sept. 25 Q&A with Chan.
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Bestselling author Jessamine Chan joins us on Sep. 25 for a live, virtual discussion.
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Great PA News Quiz: Gubernatorial contender, defending Pa. election rules, and a coaster collab.
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In this week’s news quiz: Pharmacy deserts, political courage, and expanding a Pittsburgh venue.
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PA Local Heroes: The publisher connecting, championing Latinos in her community, sponsored by .@BallardSpahrLLP.
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Five years ago, Maria Manautou-Matos launched Pittsburgh Latino Magazine to connect and inform her community, which she felt was underserved.
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Active shooter reported at Villanova University campus.
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Police responded Thursday to a report of an active shooter on the campus of Villanova University, days before the start of classes.
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Reading no inspecciona los alquileres con la frecuencia que debería. Aquí le explicamos cómo detectar problemas usted mismo.
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La escasez de personal puede provocar retrasos en las inspecciones en Reading, Pensilvania. Estos son los pasos a seguir por los residentes si sienten que su hogar ya no es seguro.
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Options for landslide and sinkhole insurance are limited. A new proposal would create a state-run program for Pennsylvania homeowners.
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Options for landslide and sinkhole insurance are limited. A new proposal would create a state-run program for Pennsylvania homeowners.
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When the ground gives way, homeowners are often left with the bill. Pennsylvania lawmakers propose a safety net.
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Options for landslide and sinkhole insurance are limited. A new proposal would create a state-run program for Pennsylvania homeowners.
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Foster care, libraries, and more are grappling with funding delays from the stalled Pa. budget.
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The budget is more than seven weeks late and there’s no sign of a deal in Harrisburg. That’s starting to mean cuts for funding recipients.
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