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Customers who shop for energy suppliers pay more. Regulators disagree on what the numbers mean.

HARRISBURG — Faced with stark evidence that residents who shop for electricity suppliers pay higher bills and face more frequent shut-offs, Pennsylvania regulators approved a significant policy change sought by the state’s largest electric company. In a 3-2 vote in late October, the Public Utility Commission agreed to...

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WTAJ

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$63M settlement secured with Family Dollar Stores after allegations of overcharging

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Family Dollar shoppers may soon no longer have to worry about price discrepancies at the checkout if a proposed settlement is approved. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a $63 million nationwide settlement with Family Dollar Stores over allegations that the retailer routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed […]

Pennsylvania · 2h

Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Electricity grid watchdog warns of higher prices after delayed PJM market reforms

A capacity auction set for December will again clear the maximum price adding another $5 billion to $10 billion of data center costs to electricity bills across the region, the report said.

Pennsylvania · 22h

Food Safety News

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Family Farmstead recalls more raw cheese; this time because of Listeria

Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling all raw cheddar cheese products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This decision follows the company's Oct. 15 recall of certain raw cheddar products due to potential contamination with E. Coli O26:H11 and O45:H2. The new

Rhode Island · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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State College Sellers Are Cutting Prices at a Rate Well Above the National Share

State College sellers were cutting prices at a rate well above the national share, giving buyers more room to negotiate on a deal.

State College, PA · 2d

Pittsburgh's Public Source

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State penalties against Shell have failed, and a new approach is needed

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) $15 million penalty against Shell Polymers in September is an unacceptable response to ongoing pollution violations. It sends a message that the creation of fines – essentially awarding “financial gifts” for community health projects – will curtail unlawful emissions at the plant.

Pennsylvania · 9h

alleghenyfront.org

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New Pa. law requires home sellers to disclose more about a home’s flood risk

Homeowners in Pennsylvania will need to reveal more information about flood risk to potential buyers beginning as soon as 2028. A new law requires that sellers disclose whether the home has flooded in the past and whether they’ve ever filed a flood insurance claim. “A few inches of water...

Pennsylvania · 4h

wbut.com

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Veterans Alerted To Florida Company Bankruptcy

Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official is warning veterans about the impact of a recent Florida company bankruptcy filing. According to Attorney General Dave Sunday, the bankruptcy of Trajector Holdings, LLC, Trajector Medical, LLC, and related entities could impact veterans since the company assisted with obtaining federal veterans benefits. Veterans...

Pennsylvania · 9h

StateCollege.com

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Citizens Bank to Close Downtown State College Branch in Early 2027

A national bank's downtown State College branch is set to close its doors in 2027. Citizens Bank's location at 214 E. College Ave. will officially close on Feb. 10, according to a letter recently sent to customers. Erica Weinschenk, vice president of communications for the bank, said there will be no changes to its operating hours or services before that date, and customers will continue to be served at neighboring branch locations. While the closure ends a decades-long presence in the downtown for Citizens, which previously operated at 122 E. College Ave. and 345 E. Beaver Ave., there will still be two branches remaining in the State College area located at 1900 S. Atherton St. and 1826 N. Atherton St. According to bank officials, there will be no changes to customer accounts when the branch closes. Customers can continue to bank at the nearby branches, ATMS, online and on the bank's mobile app. As for why the branch is closing, Weinschenk told StateCollege.com that the company is "investing in a modern branch network in the locations that best serve our customers, with a greater focus on personalized advice and support." "We continue to invest in mobile and digital capabilities to

State College, PA · 1d

farmprogress.com

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Give gift of recognition: Nominate a Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer

It’s not too early to nominate a deserving farmer for the 2027 Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer Award, and next year marks the 100th anniversary of the region’s most prestigious agricultural honor. We’re looking for great nominees who should be recognized for a life’s work of service to the agricultural...

West Virginia · 12h

Onward State

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Whitetail Lane Farm Goat Milk Soap Opens Calder Way Pop-Up

The farm specializes in soap but also offers bubble baths, sugar scrubs, lotions, tallow creams, and shower steamers.

State College, PA · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

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Pennsylvania Family Grocery Store Is Fighting to Survive After More Than 70 Years in Business

For more than 70 years, a small-town grocery store has served generations of Pennsylvania families. Today, its owners are working to keep that tradition alive as thinning shelves and fierce competition threaten a familiar neighborhood landmark. The market still offers something larger chains cannot easily recreate: a butcher counter where...

Pennsylvania · 1d

BUCKSCO.Today

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Toys “R” Us Returns to Bucks County as 120 New Stores Open Nationwide

Toys “R” Us is coming back to Bucks County with a store at Oxford Valley Mall, one of at least 21 confirmed Pennsylvania locations in the retailer’s holiday-season comeback, reports Hannah Nguyen to Central Bucks Now. Nationwide, 120 new standalone stores will open this holiday season. Announced...

Bucks County, PA · 3d

The Tonic Edit

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Pennsylvania Seniors, Widows and Disabled Residents Have Until Dec. 31 to Claim Property Tax and Rent Rebates of Up to $1,000

Pennsylvanians 65 and older, widows and widowers 50 and up, and disabled adults 18 and up can claim rebates of up to $1,000 if they apply by Dec. 31.

Pennsylvania · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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State investigating ‘seismic event’ near Allegheny Township fracking well

State environmental officials say an earthquake struck Allegheny Township last month, but it was so small it’s likely no one but seismologists noticed. On Oct. 4, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was alerted to a seismic event near EQT’s Porter well pad in Allegheny Township off Willowbrook Road.

Pennsylvania · 4d

WTAJ

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Daily News Wrap: PA veterans may be owed money

Pennsylvania · 19h

decorhint.com

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Pennsylvania Has 4 Restored Grist Mills Where Water Wheels Still Turn For Visitors

One Pennsylvania mill lets you eat breakfast while a 24-foot water wheel turns on the other side of the glass. I love that detail. It makes pancakes feel like a field trip. That mill is not the only one still at work. Across the state, old wheels keep scooping creek water and spinning heavy stones.

Pennsylvania · 3d

myfamilytravels.com

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Pennsylvania Family Lost Their Daughter to Cancer and Built a Baking Business to Keep Her Memory Alive

A family bakery can begin with a recipe, a dream, or a love that refuses to fade. In Pennsylvania, one family created a baking business to honor their daughter, Paige, after losing her to cancer. Founded in 2015, the business grew around a personal mission: bringing her memory into the...

Pennsylvania · 5d

wrfalp.com

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Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Announce Survey Of Unsold Grapes

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Regional Grape Program has announced the 2026 Survey of Unsold Grapes. The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program surveyed growers in 2025 to find out how many grapes were not sold after harvest. This data was used to show the economic impact of the current market conditions on grape growers in Pennsylvania and New York. Data was collected, analyzed, and can be found in this article: 2025 Unsold Grapes Survey Results.

Chautauqua County, NY · 4d