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PFAS levels vary in farm soils treated with biosolids

PFAS, the long-lived “forever chemicals,” were found in farm soils treated with biosolids on nine of 10 Pennsylvania farms studied, according to research presented by Diana Oviedo-Vargas of the Stroud Water Research Center. Oviedo-Vargas measured PFAS from 2021 to 2023 on farms that applied biosolids in counties including...

Pennsylvania · 4d
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FOX 43

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PPL plans to increase energy prices pending regulatory approval

Pennsylvania · 5d

The Tonic Edit

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Pennsylvania's LIHEAP Cash Heating Grants Start at $200 and Stay Open Through April 23, 2027, After More Than 233,000 Households Got an Average $282 Last Season

Pennsylvania LIHEAP cash grants run $200 to $1,000 through April 23, 2027. See the income limits, how to apply through COMPASS and when crisis grants arrive.

Pennsylvania · 6d

hoodline.com

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UGI Hit With $150K Fine After Lehigh Valley Pipeline Crew Skipped Protocol

UGI Utilities will pay a $150,000 civil penalty to settle claims that a pipeline contractor failed to follow the company's installation protocol at numerous job sites across the Lehigh Valley. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved the settlement Thursday by a 5-0 vote, closing out an investigation that traced back to a single contractor crew working on natural gas mains in Allentown, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Emmaus.

Emmaus, PA · 6d
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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As Democrats gain power in Pa., some business leaders wonder about moderation

A GOP Senate forced moderation in Pennsylvania's legislature, according to some — so what will Democrats do now?

Pennsylvania · 6d

VISTA.Today

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Zippy Lawnz and MYCOguard Bring Organic Lawn Care to Chester County

In Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, Eric Toedter is betting that some of Pennsylvania farming’s leftovers can help solve a problem on lawns across the region. With help from Zippy Lawnz, his idea is now reaching homeowners. Toedter, founder of the Kennett Square small business MYCOguard,...

Chester County, PA · 5d

everafterinthewoods.com

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10 Old-School Pennsylvania Hobby Shops Where Trains And Kits Still Line The Shelves

One small shop in this list is said to be the oldest hobby shop in Pennsylvania, at least according to its owner. I love that a claim that big comes with shelves of rocket engines and model car kits. Another stop stocks so much N scale gear that it practically...

Pennsylvania · 8d

myfamilytravels.com

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Pennsylvania Woman Lost Her Corporate Job, Started Baking at Home and Now Draws Lines Outside a Historic Market

Losing a corporate job led one Pennsylvania woman to turn her home-baking skills into a business that now draws customers into a historic market building dating back to 1888. Her cinnamon rolls have become popular enough to attract lines outside. The journey began with homemade baked goods and a determination...

Pennsylvania · 8d

State College

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CBICC is 2026 Chamber of the Year

CAMP HILL — The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals recently announced the recipients of its 2026 Chamber of the Year Awards. The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce were recognized during the association’s awards ceremony at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, as part of the 2026 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held Oct. 26-28, 2026.

Centre County, PA · 6d

Yahoo!

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As Democrats gain power in Pa., some business leaders wonder about moderation

In the next legislative session, Democrats in Pennsylvania will not necessarily have to compromise with Republicans to pass laws. On Tuesday, voters handed both chambers in the General Assembly and the governor's office to Democratic candidates. The results were part of a nationwide "blue wave" that ousted GOP lawmakers on...

Pennsylvania · 6d

wesanews.org

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Southwest Pennsylvania flood victims eligible for low-interest loans

Low-interest federal loans are now available to people impacted by severe storms and flooding in southwestern Pennsylvania this past September. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s disaster loans are open to businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters in six counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland. The loans are meant...

Washington County, PA · 6d

PennLive.com

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Burning mountain of coal waste leaves Pa. town submerged in smoke

Pennsylvania · 6d

Franklin County Free Press

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Boyer & Ritter Earns 2026 Best of Accounting 5 Year Gold Award

After again receiving high marks for client satisfaction and service, Boyer & Ritter LLC has earned ClearlyRated’s 2026 Best of Accounting 5 Year Gold Award, recognizing the firm for earning Best of Accounting honors for at least five consecutive years. Boyer & Ritter received satisfaction scores of 9 or...

Chambersburg, PA · 5d

WFMZ-TV Online

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UGI to pay $150,000 to settle claims about alleged shortcomings in pipeline installation practices

HARRISBURG, Pa.- UGI Utilities will pay a $150,000 civil penalty to settle claims that one of its natural gas pipeline contractors failed to follow installation protocol at numerous job sites around the Lehigh Valley. The settlement was approved Thursday by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). It was first announced...

Pennsylvania · 6d

The Cool Down

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Pennsylvania PPL customers can explore electric bill relief options in person, with ID and proof of income

Electric bills are climbing while proposed relief measures stall in the state Senate.

Pennsylvania · 7d

Newswatch 16

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Electric bills expected to rise for PPL customers

Pennsylvania · 5d

WKBN

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Sharon Regional employees 'not surprised' by closure; Court records show mounting debt

Pennsylvania · 6d

decorhint.com

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Over 1,000 Kinds Of Bulk Candy Fill The Bins At This Pennsylvania Sweet Shop

Five pounds of chocolate candy that flunked its beauty test can go home with you for under twenty dollars. The pieces came off a real production line, just a little lumpy, smudged, or lopsided. The star of this show is a marshmallow-filled chocolate cup that has been made in the...

Altoona, PA · 11d

WTAJ

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NAMA launches fundraising campaign to purchase permanent home

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Nittany Antique Machinery Association (NAMA) has launched a campaign to purchase property and secure its future. NAMA, which has held its Spring and Fall shows at Penn’s Cave for more than 50 years, said ongoing uncertainty surrounding its lease situation highlighted the need for a permanent home. The organization […]

Centre County, PA · 8d