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The Morning Agenda: Pa. utility to add solar to mix of energy sources; New GOP leader in the state House

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The Pennsylvania state capitol building and Soldier's Grove in Harrisburg on May 13, 2024. (Jeremy Long - WITF)

The Pennsylvania state capitol building and Soldier's Grove in Harrisburg on May 13, 2024. (Jeremy Long - WITF)

PECO has agreed to add solar energy to its mix of sources that generate electricity for customers in southeast Pennsylvania. The company serves more than 4,100 customers in York County.

New research sheds light on the impact of Philadelphia’s soda tax on people’s health.

More than 80 new trees have been along downtown Wilkes-Barre’s sidewalks. The plants do more than just add to the city’s curb appeal. They also provide shade and flood control.

The ballot counting in the race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and his Republican challenger Dave McCormick is progressing.

Republicans in the state House have turned to a lawmaker from rural Bedford County to be their floor leader for the coming two-year session.

A York-area restaurant owner who was reportedly recorded in a viral video using racist slurs is no longer on the advisory board at Penn State York.

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