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The latest news, events, and stories from across the Keystone State. From politics and education to sports and culture, providing you with accurate and comprehensive news coverage. From the bustling city of Philadelphia to the picturesque countryside of Lancaster County, we bring you the news that affects Pennsylvanians across the state.
Energizing South Carolina’s Black voters is crucial to Biden as campaign looks ahead to swing…
Joe Biden's support among black voters, who made up half of the party’s primary electorate in South Carolina in 2020, has declined substantially. His approval rating among black adults is now 42%, a substantial drop from the first year of…
Justin Mohn, accused of beheading father, bought gun the day before, DA says
Justin Mohn has been arrested for the murder and beheading of his father, Michael Mohn, a former engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The arrest took place at Fort Indiantown Gap, where Mohn allegedly attempted to incite the…
Escaped killer Danilo Cavalcante to appear in Pa. court – NBC10 Philadelphia
The article discusses the courtroom appearance of Danilo Cavalcante, a convicted killer who escaped from Chester County Prison, Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania. Cavalcante, who spent two weeks on the run post his escape, was not at liberty…
Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities – Chicago Tribune
Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog involved in the largest Groundhog Day celebration in the US, has predicted an early spring. The prediction was made in Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania, where an estimated 10,000 people gathered to witness the…
Carbon neutral progress; From warzone to stage; Penn skulls buried
The city of Philadelphia is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. However, some members of the City Council want to accelerate the city's climate actions. Meanwhile, the Wilma Theater is staging "My Mama and the Full-Scale…
Female university professors blame sexism for removal of women college presidents
The resignations of University of Pennsylvania president Elizabeth Magill and Harvard president Claudine Gay were reportedly driven by sexism, according to a group of professors. These claims arose after the two women were criticized for…
Community space for disability services, awareness opens on Main Campus
TechOWL, Pennsylvania’s assistive technology program, has opened a new community space for technology demonstrations and community events in Philadelphia. Funded by a $500,000 grant from the Department of Education, the space will showcase…
Pa. GOP lawmakers challenge actions to boost voter registration
Conservative state lawmakers in Pennsylvania have filed a federal lawsuit challenging three voting-related actions, including a 2021 executive order by President Joe Biden aimed at boosting voter registration. The lawsuit also challenges…
Long-sought charter school changes on the table as Pa. lawmakers plot education funding overhaul
Pennsylvania lawmakers are contemplating changes to the funding mechanism for charter schools as part of a necessary transformation of public education. Over 160,000 students in the state are enrolled in charter schools, with public school…
Pennsylvania primary candidates guide to who’s who
The article discusses the upcoming primary elections in Pennsylvania, scheduled for April 23, for various state and federal offices, including the President, U.S. House and Senate, state Attorney General, Treasury, Auditor, and the…