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With the KKK in Mechanicsburg, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission’s work is more vital now than ever | Joyce M. Davis
For the past five years, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has partnered with PennLive and The Patriot-News to host the Peace & Justice in PA forum to keep our communities informed about the most pressing civil rights issues of...
Shutdown firings could hinder economic development in Trump's tax law
By Bo Erickson and David Hood WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers during the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history could hamper implementation of two tax incentives made permanent in his...

Pennsylvania voters to decide on Supreme Court justices' future
On one hand, it's a simple choice: "Yes or no?"But that decision Pennsylvania voters are being asked to make this fall carries major stakes on whether Supreme Court justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht— all Democrats —...

What to know about the $250 million Trump ballroom, and the Maryland company involved
WASHINGTON — Construction started this week on the $250 million ballroom that President Donald Trump is adding to the White House as construction crews began tearing down the facade of the East Wing, where the new space is being built. The...

Elect the rich? Pennsylvania politicians put up big numbers
(The Center Square) – When asked about America’s political problems, voters often point to money in politics, from astronomical campaign spending to self-interest in Congress. It’s enough to have brought firebrands from both sides of the aisle...

Pennsylvania Couple Travels to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Press Box Theater's 'I DO! I DO!' Musical
SOUTHBURY — Pennsylvania couple James and Carmella Labuz celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by traveling to attend The Press Box Theater’s recent production of “I DO! I DO!”, the same musical where he proposed 50 years ago. James proposed...

Gov. Josh Shapiro Says Pennsylvania Will Lead on AI
(TNS) — When Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was in the fifth grade, he had to choose between writing a book report on Jonas Salk or Benjamin Franklin. He went with Mr. Salk, the celebrated virologist and researcher who developed the polio vaccine...


89 students graduate from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
By Jen Samuel, for the Daily Times UPPER PROVIDENCE — As the leaves turned to amber, ruby and gold with the return of autumn, families united to celebrate their loved ones graduating from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. The college’s fall...

Reminder Annual Report Filing Requirement for Pennsylvania Entities
REMINDER: All Pennsylvania businesses are now required to file an Annual Report with the Pennsylvania Department of State. This is a relatively new filing requirement that applies to corporations, LLCs, LLPs, and other registered entities. See...

Pennsylvania’s city revitalization awards announced
(The Center Square) – On the heels of new state investment announcements in Erie, the Department of Revenue announced how much it would be returning through the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone program this year. Three established CRIZ...

When will the Bethlehem Co-op Market open? Pandemic, inflation behind delay, as some voice concerns
The Bethlehem Co-op Market, an initiative founded in 2011 and originally set to open in 2022, has yet to welcome customers to its north Bethlehem store, despite millions of dollars raised for the community-owned grocery effort. The delays have...

How Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura Bent The Inflation Curve
When Bangura took office, inflation was raging above 50 percent in late 2023. By mid-2025, it had been wrestled to single digits, with Statistics Sierra Leone recording year-on-year headline inflation at 7.10% in June 2025 and 5.85% in August...

Best Internet Providers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What is the best internet provider in Philadelphia? Verizon Fios is CNET's broadband expert's top pick for the best internet service provider in Philadelphia. Not only is it the only fiber connection in the area, but it has impressive range,...

10/22 Playbook: Reopening the House For Business
⌛ Wednesday. It’s day 114 of the PA state budget impasse. 🗞️ In Today’s Playbook. Boyle Demands Johnson Reopen U.S. House For Business. PA Senate Passes Spending Bill That Dems Reject. Debate Over Native American Mascots in PA. Sheetz and Wawa...

Rising Stars: Regeneron’s Kristen Raimondi combines her passion for science with the energy of business
Kristen Raimondi, who has now been with Regeneron for over five years and working on its hematology marketing since 2023, originally imagined that she would pursue a career in clinical research. She fell in love with biology as an undergrad at...

Alcohol companies lobby Congress on cannabis drinks (Newsletter: October 22, 2025)
NJ governor candidates on marijuana; OH cannabis & hemp bill advances; PA cannabis regulatory vote; Non-cannabis CBD developed from kitchen spice Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best...

Due to Federal Shutdown, November SNAP Payments Will Not be Made to Nearly Two Million Pennsylvanians
From Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Earlier this month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified Pennsylvania that it will be unable to fully fund November SNAP benefits because of the federal shutdown. That means...

Pennsylvania small businesses, farmers slated to take a hit as government shutdown continues

Pennsylvania Senators Approve Bipartisan Cannabis Bill To Create New Regulatory Body
Pennsylvania senators have approved a bipartisan bill that would create a new regulatory body to oversee the state’s existing medical cannabis program and intoxicating hemp products, while preparing to eventually handle the adult-use cannabis...