Pennsylvania
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Facing Hemp Ban, PA Lawmakers Race to Regulate THC Drinks and Products
With the hemp industry facing a federal crackdown, Pennsylvania lawmakers are rushing to establish regulations. They’re currently weighing proposals that would both sell THC drinks in beer stores and regulate THC products alongside medical cannabis, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. State Rep. Steven Malagari plans on introducing a bill that would regulate THC…
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Snowstorms May Be Up, But Crashes on the PA Turnpike are Down
While it has been a more active winter this year for Pennsylvania Turnpike crews due to frequent snowstorms, it’s actually been safer than previous years, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Fewer car crashes have occurred on the Turnpike this year, despite the region experiencing more snow. According to Chief Operating Officer Craig Shuey, much of this has to do with the timing…
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PA’s Anniversary License Plates Confuse Toll Readers, Sending Out Wrong Bills
Pennsylvania’s new license plates honoring America’s 250th birthday include a small design detail that confuses automated plate readers, resulting in drivers receiving incorrect toll bills, writes Maggie Kent for 6abc. According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, certain automated plate-reading systems are having difficulty telling the redesigned zero apart from the number eight. “This is an…
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Cursive Handwriting is Back in PA Schools Thanks to New Law
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill last week requiring that cursive handwriting lessons return to Pennsylvania classrooms beginning April 12, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The law, which was supported by Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, will also add printing and joined italics to writing curricula. For years, lawmakers have been pushing to bring back cursive writing in Pennsylvania schools, following in the…
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Looking for Love? Pennsylvania Ranks in Top 10 Best States for Singles
Where you live can have an impact on your ability to find a romantic partner, and according to a recent study, Pennsylvania was ranked in the top ten best states for singles, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. WalletHub compared all 50 states across 29 metrics to help determine how easy or difficult it is to find a romantic…
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Are Pennsylvanians Too Gullible? New Survey Points To Yes
Pennsylvanians may be a bit too gullible, according to a new survey that ranks the state among the five most gullible in the nation, writes Kiersten Hickman for Reader’s Digest. The survey, conducted by MRO Electric and Supply Company, questioned 2,195 participants nationwide on a range of commonly accepted myths. The results were scored to…
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Pennsylvania Has Become a Warehouse and Logistics Powerhouse – But There Are Some Downsides
Due to an e-commerce boom, Pennsylvania has become a warehouse and logistics powerhouse, but some local communities are rising against the trend, writes for the City and State Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s dominance in the logistics industry is largely driven by its unique location and robust infrastructure. According to the state Department of Community and Economic Development,…
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Pennsylvania’s Large Rivers Struggle While Small Creeks Offer Path to Recovery
With Pennsylvania’s flagship waterbodies like the Delaware River struggling to restore fish and wildlife populations, small creeks offer hope for a broader turnaround, write Scott Ensign and David Arscott for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Pennsylvania’s recent river health report card, waterbodies throughout the state are likely to begin the spring season with diminished populations…
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Pennsylvania Listed as 6th Worst State in the Country to Start a Business
In a recent study, WalletHub created a ranking of the best and worst states to start a business, and Pennsylvania was placed at No. 45, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20 percent of startups don’t survive past their first year, and almost half fail to hit their fifth anniversary, due to inflation and labor market tightness. “The best states…
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No Real ID? Prepare for New $45 Airport Fee in February
Travelers without a Real ID will face a $45 surcharge to board flights starting next month, which is double the fee that was originally projected by the Transportation Security Administration, writes Jason Lalljee for AXIOS. The $45 fee provides coverage for ten days, after which travelers must pay it again. The TSA “will refer all…
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Stephen Sheetz’ Successful Expansion Helped Fuel Wawa Rivalry
A Pennsylvania food feud continues between Delaware County-based Wawa and Altoona-based Sheetz, even with the recent death of Sheetz CEO Stephen G. Sheetz, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 77-year-old Sheetz led the family-owned business from 1984 to 1995, then served as chairman of the board for nearly 20 years. Under his watch,…
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Pennsylvania May Be the Next State to Ban Cellphones in Schools
Pennsylvania may be the next state to ban cellphone use in schools, joining half the country, if the Senate Bill 1014 passes through the General Assembly, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to the bill, school districts would be required to prohibit students’ cellphone usage during school hours. Exceptions would be…
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Pennsylvania’s Problem Gambling Helpline Sees Record Number of Calls in 2025
For many Pennsylvanians who struggle with a gambling addiction, the state’s problem gambling hotline is a valuable resource to find support, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. This year, the helpline has reached its record number of calls, with over 2,700 through November, according to data from the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania. This is double the amount of calls received in 2020 and tops…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. The new system at Edgely consists of six filters…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes as Near-Record Cold Moves In
With temperatures expected to stay below freezing this week, Aqua is urging customers to take immediate steps to prevent frozen pipes, which can result in costly repairs and leave families without running water during the coldest days of the year. Pipes become especially vulnerable when temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods of time. Tips…
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America’s Newest Delicacy Is Lanternfly Honey – But You May Not Want to Know How It’s Made
The influence of spotted lanternflies has reached the flavor of honey, and although the result can taste appealing, the way this change occurs is certainly not its strongest selling point, writes Brittany Shammas for The Washington Post. It turns out, honeybees are attracted to the sugary material left behind by spotted lanternflies after they feed during the summer and fall months.…
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Pennsylvania Emerges as Major Hub for Gas-Powered Data Centers
Pennsylvania is rapidly emerging as a major center for gas-powered data centers, based on newly released analysis from research firm BloombergNEF, writes Chrissy Suttles for AXIOS. Pennsylvania’s data center capacity is being boosted by policy incentives, billions in investments, and abundant natural gas reserves, as developers compete to secure new power sources to meet rising…
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Delco Crime Drama ‘Task’ Receives $49.8M Tax Credit to Film in Pennsylvania
The HBO crime drama Task has a strong incentive to return to Pennsylvania for a second season, even beyond a desire to tell a Delaware County-centered story, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The show has been awarded a $49.8 million tax credit from the Shapiro administration through the Film Production Tax Credit Program.…
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