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Chestnut Hill Elementary Named 2026 Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School

Chestnut Hill Elementary School in Erie County has been named a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced Friday that the Millcreek Township School District school was one of 12 schools in 10 counties selected. PDE says the program recognizes schools for academic improvement, academic achievement, school culture and well-being and special education supports.

Erie County, PA · 6h
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Senior homeowners face relief deadlines in West Virginia by Dec. 1 for a $20,000 exemption, Pennsylvania by Dec. 31 for a $1,000 rebate, and Maine and Texas next spring

West Virginia homeowners who are 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, have until Dec. 1 to file for an exemption that takes the first $20,000 off a home’s assessed value. Pennsylvania’s property tax and rent rebate of up to $1,000 closes Dec. 31. Maine and Texas set their dates in spring, April 1 […]

West Virginia · 9h

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Senior homeowners in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York qualify for property-tax relief with income caps from $48,110 to $112,000, led by a $2,820 credit

Senior homeowners in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York can cut their property tax bills if household income stays under a cap, and those caps run from $48,110 in Pennsylvania to $112,000 for Massachusetts couples. The biggest single payout among the four is Massachusetts’ senior circuit breaker credit, which maxes out at $2,820 for tax […]

Massachusetts · 8h

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6 November Lawn Mistakes That Leave Pennsylvania Yards Patchy By Spring

A Pennsylvania law now blocks homeowners from spreading lawn fertilizer between December 15 and the first of March. I laughed when I first read it, because my own lawn usually looks asleep long before that date. Grass is not quite as sleepy as it looks, though, because roots keep working...

Pennsylvania · 1d
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When The Holidays Roll Around, Pennsylvanians Still Drive To These Seven Cookie Bakeries

Some families bake every holiday cookie at home, and some families know exactly which bakery does it better. Across Pennsylvania, December brings road trips that end at a bakery counter with a box of cookies in hand. This list covers seven bakeries from Erie to Philadelphia, each with its own...

Pennsylvania · 8h

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Heating aid is open in New York, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Montana, while Georgia and North Carolina open Dec. 1 first to households with older residents

Older homeowners and renters in Colorado and Montana can apply for winter heating aid through April 30, while Georgia and North Carolina begin taking applications from older residents on Dec. 1, a month ahead of everyone else. New York and Pennsylvania are also open. Each state sets its own dates, income limits and payment amounts […] The post Heating aid is open in New York, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Montana, while Georgia and North Carolina open Dec. 1 first to households with older residents appeared first on The Money Overview .

Montana · 1d

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Pennsylvania Republican, Democratic Party leaders react to blue wave election

(WHTM) – A blue tsunami struck Pennsylvania on Election Day, as State Democrats secured their first legislative trifecta in over three decades and four Republican Congressmen were ousted. “I did not think it was going to be as bad as it was,” said Greg Rothman, the State’s Republican Party Chairman and a State Senator who […]

Pennsylvania · 1d

Crafting Your Home

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Winter Shutoff Protections Start Nov. 1 in Nebraska and Dec. 1 in Pennsylvania and Indiana, With Different End Dates

Nebraska's winter shutoff rule started Nov. 1, while Pennsylvania and Indiana begin Dec. 1 with different end dates and different rules on who is covered.

Pennsylvania · 11h

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This Pennsylvania Tavern Serves Goat Balls Inside a Former Bank

A Pennsylvania tavern has a taxidermy skunk on display, an old bank vault used for private dining, and an appetizer called Goat Balls. The Skunk and Goat Tavern sits on Main Street in North East, a small Erie County town near Lake Erie. Its unusual name is only part of the story.

Erie County, PA · 1d

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From Arizona to Pennsylvania: Kouvelas finds home

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Westminster College is located in the small town of New Wilmington, where many students come from nearby communities, often just minutes or a couple of hours away. However, some students travel much farther to call Westminster home. One of those students is freshman Vasilis Kouvelas, who made the journey from Anthem, Arizona, to Pennsylvania.

New Wilmington, PA · 7h

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Izzy Starck’s Transfer from Penn State to Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania State University and University of Pittsburgh rivalry is one of the biggest rivalries in women’s collegiate volleyball. When Izzy Starck transferred to Pitt directly from Penn State, it shook the entire sport. This move immediately heightened tensions between fanbases. To prioritize her mental health, Izzy Starck decided...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Chase Sowell Delivers Monster Performance In Return Versus Washington

SEATTLE, Wash. – Wide receiver Chase Sowell picked up where he left off. After missing Penn State’s win over Purdue, the veteran receiver returned against Washington and delivered another 100-yard performance, giving Rocco Becht a familiar target for some of the afternoon’s biggest throws. As of this...

State College, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Just Triggered a 50-Year-Old Law to Keep Jefferson Health In-Network

The Jefferson Health insurance fight got a new development this week — and a new deadline that matters more than the one everyone is watching. Pennsylvania’s insurance department announced it will invoke Act 94, a 1975 consumer protection law, if Independence Blue Cross and Highmark don’t reach new contracts with Jefferson Health by December 31. The law gives the state power to freeze a termination for up to six months and force the parties into a formal process. It has only been used twice in its entire history. — Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Philadelphia Inquirer, November 6, 2026)

Pennsylvania · 2d

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APSCUF READY TO FIGHT RETRENCHMENT AT COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

The faculty union at the State System of Higher Education is gearing up for a fight over retrenchment at Commonwealth University, the three-campus state-owned entity that is made up of the former Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities. Commonwealth last month notified the faculty that they may lose 108 positions:...

Mansfield, PA · 1d

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Gambling problems in Pa. used to be near casinos. Now they’re everywhere.

“A lot of those people just didn't gamble on a regular basis until the online gambling came and now they have access to it 24/7,” said Elizabeth Lanza of Pennsylvania's Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling. The post Gambling problems in Pa. used to be near casinos. Now they’re everywhere. appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source . PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.

Pennsylvania · 11h

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Claims Close Nov. 9 in a $533 Million Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlement With Sandoz, Taro, Apotex and Heritage

Claims close Nov. 9 in $533 million of generic drug price-fixing settlements with Sandoz, Sun/Taro, Apotex and Heritage for purchases from 2009 to 2019.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Deer collisions in Pennsylvania increase following fall time change

According to PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center, collisions between vehicles and deer increase by about 16% in the weeks following the fall clock change. Stephanie Wein, Clean Water and Conservation Advocate with PennEnvironment, says several factors contribute to the increase. "We're driving more at night, and there's always more car...

Pennsylvania · 11h

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A Season of Giving: Community Thanksgiving Guide 2026

Connecting Local Families with Food, Support & Community Resources. Thanksgiving is a time to come together, share a meal, and celebrate the spirit of community. We know there are wonderful local organizations and community members working to support families during the holiday season, and we created this guide to help connect those who need assistance with the resources available right here in our community.

Pennsylvania · 20h

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PA Gov. Shapiro Enacts Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban in All Schools Across the State

On the morning of Oct. 26, 2026 at Lenape Middle School in the Central Bucks School District, Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, stood at a podium bearing a sign that read “Getting Distractions out of the Classroom” and signed Senate Bill 1014 into law, banning cell phones in every school across the state. In doing so, PA joins 26 other states that have adopted similar restrictions in an effort to improve the well-being of students.

Pennsylvania · 17h