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Lansdale, Pennsylvania is letting residents design their own plastic reduction rules through a community survey. Instead of imposing top-down restrictions, local officials want to hear what changes people actually support.
A pastor-led group is partnering with the Pennsylvania Family Institute to help more couples build strong marriages through local churches. The effort comes as Pennsylvania ranks 34th nationally for family stability, with just over half of adults ages 25 to 54 married.
Pennsylvania just announced $9 million in funding for 12 new electric vehicle charging stations, bringing the state to a record 95 total stations. The move makes Pennsylvania the national leader in building charging infrastructure for drivers going electric.
A Pennsylvania dairy facility is investing over $130 million to expand operations, creating 47 new jobs while supporting local farmers. The expansion will process an additional 109,000 pounds of milk daily, two-thirds sourced from Pennsylvania farms.
Thirty-one Pennsylvania manufacturers just received $267 million to upgrade their facilities, slashing energy costs and emissions while creating thousands of jobs. The first-year impact equals taking 320,000 cars off the road.
Pennsylvania is celebrating America's 250th anniversary by giving away $250,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors. Twenty-five students will each receive $10,000, and some universities are doubling the prize with matching funds.
Pennsylvania topped the nation in Medicaid fraud convictions last year by working smarter, not harder. Attorney General Dave Sunday reveals how aggressive collaboration is protecting vulnerable citizens and stopping criminals before they take root.
Pennsylvania is bringing electric vehicle charging stations to apartment buildings and local business districts with $100 million in federal funding. After focusing on highways first, this round puts chargers where people actually live and work.
A Pennsylvania credit union is putting $6,000 toward the future of local students pursuing higher education. Two scholarships are now open for high schoolers planning any post-secondary path this fall.
A Pennsylvania agricultural group is offering scholarships starting at $3,000 to students pursuing careers in the state's fruit industry. The program honors a beloved fruit grower known for lifting up his community.
Western Pennsylvania is getting $25 million in federal funding to install electric vehicle charging stations at grocery stores, doctor's offices, and other everyday locations. The program will cover up to 80% of installation costs for businesses and communities.
Pennsylvania is taking legal action against Character.AI for offering chatbots that falsely claim to be licensed doctors. The lawsuit seeks to stop the AI company from violating state medical practice laws and protect users from potentially dangerous health advice.
A community tradition just delivered hope and help to thousands of cancer patients. The 47th annual Cancer Telethon in Pennsylvania raised $283,000 through neighbors, students, and volunteers who believe in "people you know helping people you know."
Pennsylvania is putting $15 million directly into the hands of small business owners through ten new micro-grant programs designed to help historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs start and expand. The funding reaches all 67 counties, with trusted local partners distributing grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.
Pennsylvania just announced $100 million to build electric vehicle charging stations across the state, with a special focus on bringing chargers to smaller towns and rural communities that have been left behind. The first wave will bring $34 million worth of charging stations to the southeastern region alone.
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When Pennsylvania State Police called for help, over 10 rescue organizations joined forces to save 52 animals from a single property. Dogs, birds, a goat, and even a bearded dragon all found their way to safety thanks to an incredible community response.
Luzerne County Community College is building America's first comprehensive skilled trades training strategy to prepare 300,000 new workers. The P.A. Works program aims to meet growing demand from energy and tech companies investing billions in Pennsylvania.
Mercyhurst University just landed over $1.6 million to launch programs that turn student ideas into real businesses while helping entrepreneurs across Northwest Pennsylvania. The funding creates Studio 26, a new venture studio where students tackle real challenges in AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics alongside local companies.
While U.S. unemployment ticked upward in February, Pennsylvania bucked the trend with its rate dropping to 4.2%. The Keystone State added 7,000 jobs in a month when the national picture looked shakier.
A Paris-formed band moved to small-town Pennsylvania and discovered a creative renaissance. Fleur bleu·e now sings in both French and English, reaching audiences far beyond France.
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