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A Pennsylvania mom facing her third tongue cancer surgery in six years joined a groundbreaking clinical trial at MD Anderson that saved her tongue and her quality of life. The trial uses immunotherapy injections to shrink precancerous lesions without surgery.
A Pennsylvania town's sixth annual cleanup brings together school honor students, football players, garden clubs, and university volunteers to beautify local parks this Saturday. What started as one resident's grassroots effort has grown into a community tradition.
More than 2,000 elementary students across Western Pennsylvania competed in a live invention challenge where they designed, built, and solved problems on stage. The winning team created a jaw-dropping device that impressed judges at the "Make It Wow" competition.
A Pennsylvania mom who nearly dismissed her cancer diagnosis is now planning a major fundraising gala to help others catch the disease early. Kristin Farkosh's Pink Ribbon Gala aims to raise $50,000 for breast cancer awareness and early detection programs.
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.
When Cindy Zimmerman spotted a woman slumped over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, she didn't drive past like everyone else. The emergency department manager stopped and performed CPR that brought the woman back to life. #
Hundreds of Catholic school students across Montgomery County came together to fill donation bags with food and handwritten notes of encouragement. The bags will support after-school programs helping local youth and families.
While national climate policy grabs headlines, U.S. states are quietly winning the clean energy race with innovative programs that cut emissions, create jobs, and lower energy bills. From Pennsylvania's $396 million manufacturing upgrade to California's transmission breakthrough, states are proving climate action works for people and the planet.
Northeastern Pennsylvania is celebrating National Volunteer Week April 19-25 with dozens of opportunities to care for rescued animals, maintain hiking trails, and protect local green spaces. From walking shelter dogs to planting trees, volunteers can make a real difference close to home. ##
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."
Slippery Rock University senior Zach Gose shattered his own hammer throw record three times in just five days, pushing himself to new heights with each competition. His journey from breaking barriers to setting NCAA-level marks shows what dedication and constant improvement looks like in action.
A retired Michigan teacher discovered a lost 1897 film by cinema pioneer Georges Méliès in a family trunk that sat in attics and barns for a century. The 45-second silent movie was part of his potato-farming great-grandfather's traveling film show in rural Pennsylvania.
University of Pennsylvania senior Maya Urata sealed a thrilling 4-1 comeback victory over Cornell in her final home tennis match, rallying her team from a doubles deficit. The win marked a perfect storybook ending to her college career in University City.
Centre County is celebrating 21 everyday heroes who give their time to help neighbors in need, from teaching adults to read to cooking meals for homeless families. These volunteers prove that small acts of service create big ripples of hope. #
Zach Gose didn't just win the hammer throw at Westminster College. He shattered his own week-old school record, proving that personal bests are just stepping stones.
Three new Court Appointed Special Advocates just took their oath in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, promising to be the eyes, ears, and voice for children navigating the foster care system. After 30 hours of training, they'll advocate for kids who need someone in their corner most.
A Pennsylvania convenience store chain is turning everyday gas station visits into lifesaving support for volunteer fire departments. Since 2020, Nittany MinitMart's creative fundraiser has raised over $700,000 for 42 volunteer fire companies facing critical funding shortages. #
After hours of digging and cutting through a drainage pipe, Pennsylvania firefighters and wildlife rescuers freed five trapped fox kits. Four survived and are now recovering at a local wildlife center.
When five baby foxes got trapped deep inside a narrow drainage pipe in York County, firefighters and wildlife experts teamed up for a hours-long rescue mission. Four of the kits survived and are now getting the care they need to return to their family.
The Sons of the American Legion Post 442 in Renovo turned a Saturday chicken dinner fundraiser into an unexpected community party when smoke from their grills drew curious neighbors from blocks away. What started as a simple meal became a gathering that brought the small Pennsylvania town together.
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