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Pennsylvania heating oil tops $6 a gallon, more than doubling what households paid last fall

In Pennsylvania, home heating oil prices have reached their highest level since at least 1990.

Pennsylvania · 9d

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Which Pays Off Better, Mixed-Use or Pure Residential?

A developer considering a site beside a busy shopping street may have two viable plans. One keeps the entire building residential. The other reserves the ground floor for shops or offices, with apartments above. Commercial leases could bring in additional rent, but the building would have to serve businesses and residents whose needs do not always fit neatly together.

Pennsylvania · 8d

abc27 News

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Concerns rekindle over Pennsylvania mine fire

MT. CARMEL TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Roughly two miles south of Mount Carmel in the small village of Locust Gap, a large mine fire continues to burn on land owned by Reading Anthracite Company with no end in sight. It’s something that people living there have been dealing with since April but hoped it would […]

Mt Carmel, PA · 11d

PennLive.com

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Pa. plumbing, HVAC business settles attorney general lawsuit over scare tactics, unneeded work

Terms of the settlement include the company paying $700K in restitution.

Pittsburgh, PA · 11d
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Substantial Commercial Royalty Streams Terminate Section 501(c)(7) Social Club Status

Consolidated Sportsmen of Lycoming County v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2026-109, October 29, 2026. Tax-exempt social clubs operating under Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) § 501(c)(7) frequently generate revenues outside member dues, ranging from investment income to third-party facility leases and natural resource exploitation. A common misconception among tax advisors and exempt organization managers is that passive or third-party commercial activities—where club members spend virtually zero physical labor or administrative hours—do not count as non-exempt “activities” of the club for qualification purposes.

Lycoming County, PA · 9d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Step Inside This Pennsylvania General Store Where The Food Is Straight Out Of A Hallmark Movie

In Port Trevorton, Pennsylvania, there’s a general store called Hilsher’s that will rearrange your priorities faster than a surprise phone call from your mother. You’ll walk in looking for a quick stop and walk out three hours later wondering if you can work remotely from Snyder County.

Port Trevorton, PA · 11d

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Franklin County bar owner in 'total desperation' over skill game ban

A Pennsylvania bar owner is struggling to keep his 40-year-old business open after a statewide ban on skill games. The ban went into effect after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are equivalent to illegal slot machines. The owner says revenue from the games was vital due to inflation...

Franklin County, PA · 11d

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Pennsylvania ranks among worst states for jobs in 2026, study finds

PHILADELPHIA - The current job market is tough, and especially tough in Pennsylvania, according to a new study. WalletHub just ranked Pennsylvania one of the worst states in the country for finding a job in 2026. Best and worst states to find a job in 2026. By the numbers:. The...

Pennsylvania · 10d

NorthEast Times

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State Regulators Order Review of Electric Supplier Auto Renewals, a Live Issue for 299,000 PECO Households

Pennsylvania regulators have ordered a statewide review of how electricity suppliers automatically renew customers’ contracts, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star and WCCS reported. Roughly 299,000 PECO households buy power from a supplier instead of PECO, according to the state’s consumer advocate. The Public Utility Commission voted 3 to 2 on...

Pennsylvania · 8d

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Reichard receives national FFA honor

Gerry Reichard of Waynesboro was one of five members of Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America who received the Honorary American FFA degree. Awarded Oct. 23 during the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, the degree represents the highest honorary degree bestowed by the National FFA Organization to recognize dedicated service to agricultural education and the development of future generations of FFA members.

Pennsylvania · 10d

Farm and Dairy

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Growing Giants: Pa. couple finds joy, success in raising giant pumpkins

ENON VALLEY, Pa. — Dave and Carol Stelts took the crown for the largest pumpkin at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkins Growers competition on Oct. 11: a title the couple is becoming quite used to. Out of 41 growers, the Stelts took first with 2,565.5 pounds — the largest...

Enon Valley, PA · 10d

WTAJ

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Penn State extension celebrates 10 years of beef cattle short course

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State Extension’s Beef Cattle Short Course is celebrating 10 years of providing hands-on education for beef producers across Pennsylvania. The two-day program, supported by the Pennsylvania Beef Producers Working Group, allows participants to evaluate live cattle and then assess those same animals as carcasses, helping producers better understand the […]

Pennsylvania · 9d

WTAJ

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Survey: Pennsylvanians in hands-on careers feel more secure, happy in AI era

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Amid growing concerns about the potential for AI to replace jobs, a recent survey asked respondents how happy and secure they feel in their current careers. The survey, conducted by Careerminds, asked Pennsylvania respondents how secure they believe their career will be over the next 10 years. Respondents were presented options ranging […]

Pennsylvania · 8d

WTAJ

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Poll: PA voters support data centers prioritizing local jobs, energy conservation

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A new statewide poll found that support for data centers increases sharply when developers meet clear safety standards to protect communities and ratepayers. The survey, conducted by Susquehanna Polling and research and commissioned by the American Infrastructure Alliance (AIA), found that 36% of Pennsylvania likely voters initially support new data center construction, […]

Pennsylvania · 10d

NorthEast Times

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New Pennsylvania Law Will Make Home Sellers Disclose Flood History, FEMA Zone and Past Flood Claims

Pennsylvania home sellers will have to tell buyers how many times a property has flooded, whether it sits in a federal flood zone and whether they have filed flood insurance claims, under a law Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Oct. 22, according to the General Assembly’s bill records, WHYY and Insurance Journal.

Pennsylvania · 8d

Animal of Things

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Moving Cattle Across State Lines to Pennsylvania: CVI, RFID Tags, and HPAI Rules Explained

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Hauling cattle into Pennsylvania without the right paperwork can get your load turned around at the scale house, and that’s a costly mistake when you’ve already paid for fuel, a trailer, and a driver’s time. Moving cattle across state lines to Pennsylvania involves a specific mix of federal identification rules, state-issued health certificates, and disease … This article, Moving Cattle Across State Lines to Pennsylvania: CVI, RFID Tags, and HPAI Rules Explained , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Moving Cattle Across State Lines to Connecticut: Permits, RFID Tags, and Vet Certificates You’ll Need • Moving Cattle Across State Lines to South Dakota: Permits, CVIs, and Brand Inspection Rules • 21 Different Types of Cattle Breeds: Beef, Dairy, and Heritage Cattle Explained

Pennsylvania · 10d

MyChesCo

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Sauder’s Expands Contractor Training With Fall Workshops

NEW HOLLAND, PA — Sauder’s Hardscape Supply and SHS Distributors are expanding technical training for landscaping and hardscaping contractors through four workshops scheduled for November and December 2026 in Pennsylvania and Connecticut, focusing on installation methods that could help contractors broaden their services and improve project execution. The...

New Holland, PA · 8d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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National companies dominate Pa.’s medical marijuana market

Former state senator Daylin Leach said he once knew the names of everyone running a dispensary in Pennsylvania. “There’s a gravitational-like force towards consolidation in almost any industry,” said Leach, the Montgomery County Democrat who co-sponsored Senate Bill 3, which became the Medical Marijuana Act. A decade after...

Pennsylvania · 10d

teampa.com

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Old Power Plants, New Possibilities

Many power plants across Pennsylvania have closed over the years, but some of those properties still have valuable infrastructure in place: transmission lines, roads, rail connections, and access to water. The Pennsylvania Accelerated Transmission and Energy Redevelopment (PATER) Study is exploring how these sites could support new energy investments and economic opportunities.

Pennsylvania · 9d

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After spring freeze damaged crops, Pa. farms rely on fall activities

At Risser Marvel Farm Market in Palmyra, cars start pulling in as soon as the open sign turns on. The corn maze and pick-your-own pumpkin patch aren’t open yet, but customers browse piles of pumpkins ready for sale. Later in the day, families will arrive to explore the America250-themed...

Pennsylvania · 9d