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Citizens Bank Pulls Out of Private Prison Loans

July 21, 2026

Citizens Bank has decided to stop funding two private prison operators that house people held by federal immigration authorities. The move comes after the government bought some of the facilities from CoreCivic and plans to acquire more from GEO Group, reducing the need for bank capital in those com

weather

Storms to Clear Smoke, Heat Warning Lingers in Maryland

July 18, 2026

A weather alert signals that strong storms may hit Maryland later today, while the air quality is expected to get better as the day goes on. Strong winds from the southwest will push smoke and bad air out of the state, moving it north toward Pennsylvania by late afternoon. The next day could bring a

business

JBS Plant Shut‑Down: How Leaders and Workers Are Fighting Back

July 17, 2026

The JBS meat‑packing plant in Souderton, Pennsylvania, will close on August 14, taking about 1, 700 jobs with it. Workers from Montgomery, Bucks and Berks counties will feel the loss most acutely. State Rep. Donna Scheuren says officials are trying to keep the plant running by finding a new buyer

education

Possibility of a School Merger Sparks Debate in Allegheny County

July 17, 2026

The state is looking at ways to help Duquesne City School District, which has struggled for decades. Officials say a merger could give students better chances and reduce costs. McKeesport Area School District is the top candidate so far. Its schools have enough space, so a new building migh

politics

Future of Defense Depends on Hands‑On Jobs

July 16, 2026

The way wars are fought is changing fast, and experts say the U. S. must prepare its factories and labs as well as its soldiers to stay ahead. A recent summit in Pennsylvania brought together leaders from defense, unions, business and finance to discuss how the nation can build a new industrial base

politics

Trump Talks Tech, Not Tactics

July 16, 2026

President Donald Trump spoke at a defense conference held by the U. S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He sat beside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Republican Senator David McCormick at a roundtable. The event focused on new defense technologies rather than current battlefield strate

politics

Older Politicians Face Health Secrets

July 14, 2026

The sudden passing of a senior senator has put the nation’s aging lawmakers back in the spotlight. The former 71‑year‑old, known for his close ties to a past president, died after a tear in his aorta was discovered by the medical examiner. His death is only the second time this month that emergency

education

High Schoolers Raise Over $112k for Blood Cancer Research

July 14, 2026

A pair of Central Dauphin High School juniors turned a simple idea into a huge fundraising win. Over just two months, they organized more than 50 classmates to gather $112, 247 for blood cancer studies. The money came from a mix of school events—milkshakes, cake sales, and nights out at the skating

lifestyle

Finding Lost Pups and Feeding Philly: A Weekend of Surprises

July 12, 2026

Colleen Bell, known around town as the Delco Dog Detective, has spent fourteen years hunting down stray dogs in the Philadelphia area. She claims to have reunited nearly one thousand pups with their owners, using her own tricks and a lot of patience. Bell started a nonprofit called GoodBoy Dog Recov

politics

Political Consulting in the Crossfire: A New Look at a Controversial Campaign

July 11, 2026

A Philadelphia‑based consulting firm has found itself in the eye of a political storm after its work on a Maine Senate bid that ended amid scandal. The agency, known for helping elect Pennsylvania figures and running high‑profile ads, is now being scrutinized as details about the candidate’s past su