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Opening Day arrived Thursday across MLB, and the Phillies opened their season with a 5–3 win over the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies Start Season Strong on Opening Day, but Bohm Lawsuit Emerges Off the Field Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Residents in Pennsylvania’s rural communities will see expanded access to civil rights resources and outreach efforts following the launch of a new Rural & Civic Engagement Division …
New State Division Targets Rural Access to Civil Rights Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan proposal introduced this week could bring federal recognition and increased tourism investment to northeastern Pennsylvania by designating the Endless Mountains region as a National Heritage …
Endless Mountains Push Gains Momentum With New Senate Bill Read More
BENSALEM, PA — Parx Casino opened the Parxview Hotel in Bensalem this week, adding a new lodging option adjacent to its gaming and entertainment complex in Bucks County.
Parx Casino Opens Parxview Hotel in Bensalem Read More
MANHEIM, PA — Farmers across Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River Basin will receive more than $5.5 million in state-supported funding to reduce water pollution and improve farm sustainability following an announcement by …
$5.5M Farm Investment Targets Water Pollution, Boosts Sustainability Read More
GREENCASTLE, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Chad Reichard announced this week that $16,559.17 in unclaimed property has been returned to Rescue Hose Company No. 1, a fire …
Pennsylvania Treasury Returns $16K to Greencastle Fire Company Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State agents executed three search warrants in Allegheny County in mid-March, seizing multiple firearms and filing charges against several individuals, including two juveniles, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s …
Gun Raids Net Weapons, Juveniles Charged Ahead of Draft Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty Thursday, March 26, to possessing a firearm while unlawfully in the United States, federal prosecutors said.
Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession in Berks Case Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School District Board of School Directors approved contracts, personnel actions, facilities spending, and policy items at its regular meeting on Monday, March 23, after …
Octorara School Board Approves Contracts, Reviews Charter Costs, Fills Vacancy Read More
SPRING CITY, PA — The Pennsylvania Auditor General released a compliance audit of the Liberty Fire Company Relief Association of the Borough of Spring City, identifying four findings related to …
Audit Finds Violations, Flags Risk to Spring City Fire Relief Funds Read More