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Storm Season Builds: Many States Face Weeks of Dangerous Weather

March 5, 2026

The weather radar is pointing a warning toward large parts of the United States, signaling that people in the south and central regions should brace for a chain of severe storms. The national agency says that damage from winds, hail and tornadoes will peak on Friday, yet danger could linger each day

politics

Rail Merge Threatens Pennsylvania’s Rural Economy

March 5, 2026

Pennsylvania owns a lot of trees, farms and minerals. The state also has many factories that rely on trains to move goods. Railroads are a key part of the U. S. economy. A single freight train can carry what fifty trucks would move, so it saves money and cuts road traffic. Union Pacific and No

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States Challenge Trump Era Vaccine Cuts

February 26, 2026

A coalition of fifteen states has filed a lawsuit against the former Trump administration, targeting recent federal changes that trimmed the child vaccine schedule from 17 to 11 illnesses. The plaintiffs argue that the new plan lacks scientific backing and mirrors policies from a country with a very

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Data Centers: The New Battleground for Local Politics

February 25, 2026

In many states, voters are starting to see data centers as a serious issue that can sway elections. A recent poll showed only 28 % of people would stop a new data center if it was built within three miles of their home, while the same number were unsure and 37 % supported it. The numbers differ slig

finance

Banking Rules Keep Leaving Minorities Behind

February 25, 2026

In Pennsylvania, many people of color still find it hard to get fair banking help. The state has tried programs that look promising, like a low‑interest loan plan during COVID. Out of 761 loans approved, only 41 went to minority‑owned businesses – a tiny share. A later grant of $200 million

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Snowstorm Aftermath: Power, Flights and New Challenges

February 24, 2026

The record‑breaking winter storm that swept the Northeast last week left a city of Providence with almost four feet of snow, smashing its previous high. Power lines snapped and trees fell, knocking out electricity for more than 350 000 people across the region. Even as crews work to restore power, a

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Snow May Return to the Northeast

February 24, 2026

The big winter storm that dumped more than two feet of snow in several states is now moving out toward Canada, leaving the Northeast with gusty winds that will fade by day. Yet the forecast warns that snow is not finished yet. AccuWeather says more snowfall could hit the region this week as peop

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Pennsylvania Tax Refund: A Contractor’s Win and a Partial Loss

February 23, 2026

A Pennsylvania contractor sought a refund for sales and use tax that was paid by mistake on several purchases. The original appeal was turned down because the contractor had not shown enough proof of what was bought or how it was used. After gathering more documents, the contractor appealed again an

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Family Transfer Gets Tax Refund in Pennsylvania

February 23, 2026

A Pennsylvania tax board has decided to return money that a homeowner paid for moving a property from one family member to another. The case began when the owner of a house paid the state’s realty transfer tax, then asked for a refund because the move was between relatives. The board looked cl

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A Judge Steps In: Philadelphia's Slavery Exhibit Gets a Second Chance

February 17, 2026

In a recent turn of events, a judge in Pennsylvania made a big decision. She told the National Park Service to put back a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia. This exhibit was taken down last month. The judge said the government can't just remove historical facts because they don't like them. The exhib