Regional & State News
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Pro-Palestine supporters march through Harrisburg calling for ceasefire
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Commonwealth Media Services
As Philadelphia grapples with antisemitism accusations, elected leaders highlight the ‘challenge before us’ during interfaith rally
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said Sunday’s long line outside of Philadelphia’s Congregation Rodeph Shalom was “a testament to the challenge before us.”By Cory Sharber/WHYY -
Mark Schiefelbein
Penn president, board of trustees chair resign after antisemitism hearing
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Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism as pressure mounts on Penn’s president
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National Weather Service in State College forecasts a warmer winter this year
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Health
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Robert Ray
The deadline for Pennsylvanians to enroll in Pennie health insurance is Jan. 15
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Katie Blackley / 90.5 WESA
Pa. law will require consent before doing exams on anesthetized patients
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Leise Hook
Court orders Pa. health department to release doctor data for medical marijuana certifications
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Eric Gay
Breast milk is medicine: New Pa. legislation ensures babies on Medicaid will get their prescription
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David Zalubowski
Fewer Pa. children are fully vaccinated, raising concerns about measles outbreaks
Climate & Energy
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National Weather Service in State College forecasts a warmer winter this year
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Heavy rain, floods, and heat: How climate change makes life tougher for unhoused people in the Philly area
Hundreds of people live outside in the Philly area. Data shows some of the weather conditions they deal with are becoming more extreme.
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Courtesy of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
DCNR wants you to pick Pennsylvania’s River of the Year
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Blaine Shahan
Millersville University expands research on how traffic affects pollution
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Rachel McDevitt
Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again
The decision could inform future cases in which communities fight proposed development.
Politics & Policy
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Pro-Palestine supporters march through Harrisburg calling for ceasefire
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Amanda Berg
A leaky roof is about to close the Pa. House for months. Can the legislature finish a budget first?
Pa. lawmakers have a lot of work left before a state budget is finalized. They have only a week until construction closes the state House for the winter.
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Courtesy of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
DCNR wants you to pick Pennsylvania’s River of the Year
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Susan Walsh
Pa. Rep. Scott Perry on witness list in Georgia election fraud case
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Trump tells supporters, ‘Guard the vote.’ Here’s the phrase’s backstory and why it’s raising concern
By Ali Swenson and Michelle R. Smith/The Associated Press
National & World News
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Alex Wong
Pa. Sen. John Fetterman hired George Santos to troll an indicted senator
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Congressmen ask DOJ to investigate water utility hack, warning it could happen anywhere
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In the battle over books, who gets to decide what’s age-appropriate at libraries?
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Rank-and-file Jehovah’s Witnesses say goodbye to tracking proselytizing hours
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Mario Tama
Skip the shopping frenzy with these 4 Black Friday alternatives
By Emily Olson/NPR
