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Republicans move forward with calls for 2020 election review
September 23, 2021

Republican legislators in Pennsylvania are pushing forward with a review of the 2020 presidential election; one that many have described as modeled after the audit conducted in Arizona recently. Democ

The flu season poses unique challenge to the COVID fight
September 23, 2021

The flu virus is around all year, but is most common in the United States during the fall and winter months. The severity and duration of the flu season varies based on different factors, to include t

Stolen Margaret Keane painting recovered after 50 years
September 21, 2021

Artist Margaret Keane enjoys great fame around the world for her works featuring subjects with large eyes, a style that ignited a movement and earned great commercial success. Fifty years ago, one of

Auditor General investigation finds flaws and irregularities in the pandemic business shutdown
September 21, 2021

The Pennsylvania Auditor General released the results of a performance audit more than 18 months after the Wolf administration enacted COVID mitigation protocols and business closures. The closures an

Pennsylvania Center for the Book, promoting literacy and libraries throughout the Commonwealth
September 20, 2021

There are 470 public libraries in Pennsylvania, each an important part of their community. Books and libraries are so important that an Act of Congress established the Center for the Book in the Libra

Poll workers are hard to recruit and retain, impacting future elections
September 20, 2021

Elections are complicated and labor intensive events. Preparation for an election and staffing on the actual day relies on volunteer poll workers to fulfill a majority of the tasks. The Pennsylvania D

World-class musicians to play for the organization that helped them get their start
September 17, 2021

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) celebrates their centennial this month; supporting the philanthropic activities of donors wanting to positively impact communities. Scholarships are a b

The invasive Spotted Lanternfly infestation moves throughout the state
September 17, 2021

The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species to the United States that was first discovered in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2014. Now, nearly half of the state is experiencing an infestation of the

Art exhibit will present versions of Jesus Christ’s image that don’t reflect colonial influence
September 16, 2021

To many North American Christians, familiar depictions of Jesus Christ often reflect their own ethnicity: light skin tone, Caucasian hair and facial features. But is this really what Jesus would look

The life and legend of Muhammad Ali
September 16, 2021

Muhammad Ali is one of the best-known sports and cultural figures of the 20th century. He was a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout the world with his ath