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The National Law Review

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When Different Lot Rents Are Lawful: Applying the MHCRA’s “Same or Similar Category” Rule

The Pennsylvania Manufactured Home Community Rights Act (“MHCRA”) does not require every homesite in a manufactured home community to carry identical rent, fees, or charges. It does, however, require that rental charges and rules be uniformly applied to residents and prospective residents in the “same or similar category.” 68 P.S. § 398.4(b). But, what does the “same or similar category” mean? The MHCRA Standard For community owners and operators, the practical question is not simply whether Lot 12 costs more than Lot 13. The question is whether the community can identify, apply, and document a legitimate category-based reason for the difference. Section 398.4 of the MHCRA permits a community owner to establish fair and reasonable rules related to the health, safety, and upkeep of the community, provided they are not arbitrary or capricious. It also requires uniform application of “all rules or rental charges” to lessees or prospective occupants of the same or similar category. “Rental charges” should be treated broadly for compliance purposes. Accordingly, a community should not analyze lot rent in isolation. The category analysis should encompass the entire recurring economic package charged by the owner or operator: lot rent; amenity-related charges; water, sewer, trash, cable, internet, fuel,

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FOX 43

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Gov. Josh Shapiro celebrates Democratic trifecta in Harisburg

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erienewsnow.com

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Pennsylvania Senate Control on the Ballot

State legislature watch dogs had their eyes on state senate races on Tuesday.

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fox29.com

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2026 election results maps: Who won in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

Democrats scored major wins locally and nationally on election night, flipping both the U.S. House and Senate. In Pennsylvania, voters re-elected Gov. Josh Shapiro to a second term over Republican challenger Stacy Garrity. Bob Harvie unseated Republican Brian Fitzpatrick in District 1. Cory Booker kept his Senate seat in New...

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Blue wave erodes margins in Pennsylvania’s GOP strongholds

Democrats now dominate Pa.'s congressional delegation 11-6 and captured higher vote shares than the 2022 midterm, even in races they lost.

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abc27 News

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‘Oh, Say, Can You Sing?’ contest returns for upcoming Pennsylvania Farm Show

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — If you can perform our National Anthem and are from Pennsylvania, you may be able to open the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January. The “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?” contest is returning, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced. “Every morning at the Farm Show, we have an opportunity to come together […]

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WPXI Pittsburgh

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Election 2026: Pennsylvania candidates speak out as results roll in

Results from Pennsylvania’s 2026 midterm elections are rolling in.

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Transportation Today News

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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to open sections of Mon/Fayette Expressway

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will open the first two sections of the southern half of the Mon/Fayette Expressway PA Route 51 to I-376 Project on Nov. 20. Sections 53A1 & 53A2 will expand the current 54-mile expressway by nearly five miles north of the existing northern terminus of the Mon/Fayette Expressway at the PA Route […] The post Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to open sections of Mon/Fayette Expressway appeared first on Transportation Today .

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Pocono Record

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Rep. Tarah Probst wins another term in Pennsylvania House

State Rep. Tarah Probst has won a third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Unofficial results on election night showed Probst with about 64.6% of the vote, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Probst, a Democrat from Stroudsburg, retained her seat as the representative of the 189th District, defeating Danica Hartenfels, a Republican from Smithfield Township. Probst was first elected to represent the 189th District in 2022. In the Pennsylvania House, Probst serves on the Education; Housing and Community Development; Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations; Local Government; State Government; and Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development committees. Prior to being elected a state representative, Probst spent seven years serving as Stroudsburg’s mayor. More: Probst files emergency petition to stop I-80 widening in Stroud Township Hartenfels owns DB Hart Hospitality Consulting and Wick It Candle Bar, and is the executive director of development for Serenité, a private luxury vacation community in Pocono Township. The 189th District includes part of Monroe County and part of Pike County. Max Augugliaro is the public safety and government watchdog reporter at the Pocono Record. Reach him at MAugugliaro@gannett.com . This article originally appeared on Pocono Record: Rep. Tarah Probst wins another term in Pennsylvania House

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Yahoo!

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Pennsylvania home sellers must show past flood damage and insurance claims starting in July 2028

For buyers weighing a Pennsylvania home's potential costs, a new law will make more flood-related information available before purchase — sellers will be required to disclose past flood damage and other details about flooding, according to Beinsure. July 2028 is the scheduled start date for the expanded disclosure requirements.

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Democrat McClay wins race to succeed Pashinski in Pa. 121st House District

Jessica McClay has won the race for Pennsylvania’s 121st House District, defeating Republican challenger Mike Harostock and keeping the seat in Democratic hands as longtime state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, 81, retires. “At first it was humbling when they asked, and I was like, you know what, I absolutely...

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Pocono Record

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Jack Rader wins seventh term in Pennsylvania House of Representatives

State Rep. Jack Rader has been elected to a seventh term, defeating Democratic challenger Thomas Kucer in the 176th District. Unofficial results on election night showed Rader with about 56.1% of the vote, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Rader graduated from Susquehanna University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1976. He served as manager and vice president of Mountain Springs Lake Resort, which is owned by his family, for more than 30 years. Kucer is a union sheet metal worker. Before joining the House, Rader served on the Jackosn Township Board of Supervisors for 28 years, including 20 years as chairman. He also served on several regional boards. More: Rader says data center development is a question for local government Rader was elected to represent the 176th District in 2014, and has served in that role since. He is currently the Republican chair of the House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee. Rader has been the prime sponsor of five bills which became law during his tenure, his legislative website notes , including an act to permit a local governments which impose a tax for preserving and maintaining land for open space to use tax revenue

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Adams County plant project among expedited Pennsylvania power upgrades

HUNTERSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — An Adams County power plant is expanding. The Hunterstown Generating Station was one of three Pennsylvania projects included in the first Expedited Interconnection Track program developed by PJM Interconnection. It is a natural gas power plant northeast of Gettysburg. As planned, the expansion would update...

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The Center Square

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Elections over, Shapiro quiet on commitment to federal school choice program

(The Center Square) – Roughly 1.8 million students in Pennsylvania are potentially impacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s waffling over joining the federal school choice tax credit program. With elections in the rearview, its unclear when the administration will publicize its decision. The Center Square was unsuccessful in reaching the governor’s communications team on Thursday. In the meantime, a vocal coalition of program supporters sent a letter to Shapiro encouraging him to opt-in giving families access to educational support long financially out of reach. “That’s what makes this program so exciting,” said Jenny Sved, executive director of Teach PA, and one of nearly two dozen signatories from The Coalition for Educational Freedom, in a statement shared with The Center Square. “Whether it’s helping a family afford Jewish day school tuition, giving a public school student access to tutoring or SAT prep, or providing additional support for a child with special needs, this is a win for families across Pennsylvania.” The proposed program regulations from the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service allow eligible taxpayers to claim an annual credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, or up to $3,400 for married couples filing jointly.

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The Philadelphia Citizen

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Philly Outcomes in the 2026 General Election

Amid the surging blue seas metaphors making headlines post Election Day 2026, Philadelphia’s waters remained as solid blue as ever. A modest but could-have-been-worse 44 percent voter turnout restored both Philly-based incumbent representatives to their places in the U.S. Congress, and gave left-of-center state Rep Chris Rabb Dwight Evans’ spot on the Hill. Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro also cruised to an early-evening sequel, besting Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity and cementing an record of political wins unbroken since senior year of high school.

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

WITF

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Pennsylvania may require lawyers, other court filers to verify AI-generated citations

HARRISBURG — “Always double-check your work.”. Most people have heard this simple but sage advice at some point in their lives, whether from a grade school teacher, a college professor, or a supervisor at work. Now, as the use of artificial intelligence skyrockets, a committee that advises the...

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PennLive.com

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PennLive reporter DaniRae Renno is reporting from the Pennsylvania State Capitol about the priorities that Democrats aim to focus on.🗞️📋

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FOX 43

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Lower turnout in Republican-leaning areas contributes to Democratic victories in Pa

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Centre Daily Times

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State College Spikes to remain at Medlar Field under revised agreement with PSU

The State College Spikes will remain at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park under a revised agreement with Penn State, bringing an end to a contentious dispute that called the organization’s long-term future into question . Terms of the agreement were not released. In seeking to evict the Spikes from the university-owned ballpark, Penn State sought at least $1.7 million in termination rent and what it said were other unpaid costs. “The revised agreement allows the Spikes to continue calling the ballpark home and provides stability for fans and the broader community,” Penn State said Wednesday in a written statement. “Both organizations look forward to moving ahead together and continuing to make the facility a premier destination for baseball, family entertainment and community events.” An email left Wednesday afternoon with an attorney for the Spikes was not immediately returned. In a joint court filing, Penn State and the Spikes said they resolved all claims and disputes stemming from the Spikes’ appeal of a lower court’s ruling in favor of the university. The two were scheduled to meet in early October with a retired federal judge for mediation. The case would be dismissed with prejudice, meaning the same claims cannot be refiled.

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