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Penn State Health to close Downtown Reading campus, transition most services to other Berks County locations

READING, Pa. - Penn State Health plans to close its Downtown Reading campus and transition most of its services to other Berks County locations by 2027, the health system told 69 News on Tuesday. With the exception of dental services, Penn State Health will continue offering all of its health...

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Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election. McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position. “After more than 30 years of practicing law in Schuylkill County, I believe my experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service have prepared me for the responsibility of serving as Magisterial District Judge,” McDonald said in her announcement. Legal Experience and Education Her legal practice has included criminal defense, family law, custody, child support, estates, guardianships, real estate and personal injury matters. “Throughout my career, I have represented individuals and families from all walks of life. My experience in private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender, and in the courtroom has given me a strong understanding of the law and the importance of treating every individual with fairness, dignity, and respect,” she said. A 1986 honors graduate of Nativity BVM High School, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from DeSales University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from

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Montgomery County proposes 2027 budget with no county tax increase

The Montgomery County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a 2027 budget with no increase in county property taxes for the first time in several years. “This is a bipartisan budget with a simple bottom line: no proposed increase to county taxes. At a time when our residents are paying more for housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, we have a responsibility to be just as disciplined with their tax dollars,” said Jamila H. Winder, commissioners’ chair.

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Middletown Seeks to Place Limits Regarding Data Center Developments

Middletown Township is weighing data center rules that would keep the facilities at least 1,000 feet from homes, schools, and other sensitive properties, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. No developer has come knocking, but current zoning does not address data centers at all, so officials want...

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PennDOT readies for upcoming holiday travel, winter weather

NORRISTOWN – A gigantic mountain of salt at a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation maintenance yard served as the backdrop for officials to remind motorists about winter travel. Representatives from the state transportation agency, Pennsylvania State Police, AAA, and the Norristown Police Department convened Thursday at the Norristown-based facility ahead...

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Raritan Township Community Garden expands with support from Lowe’s

RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Raritan Township has expanded its Community Garden with support from Lowe’s, adding new garden beds, fencing and other improvements to accommodate growing demand from residents. The township celebrated the expansion with a dedication ceremony Monday, Nov. 2, marking the completion of a...

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

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This Year’s Dublin Town Center Tree Lighting Brings Santa, Carolers, and More

Mark your calendars, Dublin. On Friday, Dec. 4, Dublin Town Center will kick off the holiday season with an evening made for families, friends, neighbors and local shoppers alike. The 2026 Dublin Holiday Gathering & Tree Lighting runs from 5 to 8 PM and brings Santa, music, crafts, shopping, food...

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The Archive in Lansdale Is a Two-Floor Maze of Books, Comics and Old Postcards

From the outside, it looks like any other warehouse. The building at 725 W. Second St. sits two blocks from Lansdale’s Main Street, across from a row of new townhouses. Most passersby would guess it stores building supplies. Inside is The Archive, one of Montgomery County’s most packed secondhand shops.

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Pennsylvania Confirms Seventh Measles-Associated Death as Cases Reach 1,542

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed a seventh measles-associated death as the statewide outbreak grows to 1,542 cases across 46 counties. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said an unvaccinated Montour County resident who tested positive for measles has died. Bucks County has also been added to the list of counties with confirmed cases.

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4 Philadelphia ZIP Codes Rank Among the Nation’s Wealthiest

Four Philadelphia ZIP codes rank among the 1,000 wealthiest in the nation on The Business Journals’ 2026 Wealthy 1000 list, writes Joanne Drilling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Leading the way is 19103, covering Rittenhouse Square, Fitler Square and Logan Square. At No. 17, it cracked the nation’s top...

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Outpatient addiction treatment center opens on Broad Street

A new outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center has opened in South Philadelphia, offering recovery programs designed to address not only addiction but the everyday challenges that can make getting help difficult. Philadelphia Recovery Solutions is located at 2300 S. Broad St., Suites 202 and 203, in the Rota Building. The center offers intensive outpatient […]

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A novel approach to combatting gentrification is working in Kensington

In 2023, J.C. Zerbe, community advocate and acclaimed muralist, welcomed an unusual offer: a spiffy, brand-new space for below-market rent. The offer came from the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT). Most landlords buy buildings to hold onto them, but KCT buys properties to give them away — rehabbing them and transferring them to community ownership.

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My Independence at Home: Veteran-Owned Philadelphia Home Care Company for Seniors and Adults With Disabilities

As the region marks Veterans Day, one Philadelphia business shows what an Army veteran can build after service. My Independence at Home, a home care company headquartered in Philadelphia’s Wynnefield Heights neighborhood, was founded in 2013 by U.S. Army veteran Lisa Robinson and co-founder Ronda Winfield. Since then, it...

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Philadelphia’s kratom ban, hemp restrictions take effect Thursday: Here’s what we know

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia ordinance restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products takes effect Thursday, Nov. 12, with violations carrying fines of up to $2,000 a day. MIAMI, FL - MAY 10: In this photo illustration, capsules of the drug Kratom are seen on May 10, 2016 in...

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19 Inches Of Hail Turns Parkside Borough Streets Into Winter Wonderland In November Storm

What looked like the aftermath of a massive blizzard was actually the result of a severe thunderstorm that dumped approximately 19 inches of hail on a Pennsylvania community, leaving streets buried in ice and drivers stranded. The extraordinary scene unfolded in Parkside Borough, Delaware County, on…

Delaware County, PA · 12h

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Tornado rips through Delaware: Sign crushes cars, helicopter hit

A line of strong storms swept through the Philadelphia region Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, spawning a tornado in Delaware and leaving damaged buildings, downed trees and piles of hail. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado touched down in New Castle County. Crews were set to assess damage in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Friday.

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Official: Ship Strikes Bridge Between N.J., Pa.

Official: Ship Strikes Bridge Between N.J., Pa.

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History Group names Kathy Arthur Townsend as Person of the Month

BY JOE HARGESHEIMER Special to the Gloucester City News Well, it is time for the Gloucester City Person of the Month for November, and this time around I was pleased to have this sweet lady’s family nominate her, and I am glad they did. Kathy Arthur Townsend is what you can call a true blue […]

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