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During Pennsylvania's measles outbreak, children's hospitals have delivered over 16,000 early vaccine doses as doctors guide worried families through uncertainty with care and clarity. It's a story of healthcare rising to meet a challenge with compassion and science.
As heating oil prices jump $2.50 per gallon, a Pennsylvania church is keeping families warm with free firewood. They've already helped 30 families this winter and expect to serve over 100 by March.
A Monroe County nonprofit is rallying the community to provide complete Thanksgiving meals to more than 700 veteran families. The Valor Clinic Foundation needs hundreds more turkeys and volunteers to make their biggest holiday meal program happen.
Pennsylvania workers are celebrating the state's lowest unemployment rate in three years at just 3.6%. More people are finding jobs, especially in education and healthcare, marking real economic progress for families across the state.
Federal health experts are rushing special resources to Pennsylvania communities working to contain a measles outbreak and protect their neighbors. Local officials are turning the challenge into an opportunity to build stronger health systems for the future.
Residents of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, are saying no to a $10,000-per-person payout from Amazon Web Services, choosing their community's future over quick cash. Their unified stand shows that some things matter more than money.
A former coal mining site in Pennsylvania just became home to 19 wind turbines generating enough clean energy for 32,000 homes. The $1.5 billion project shows how old industrial land can power a brighter future.
When a hit-and-run driver destroyed Walter Horner's wheelchair ramp, leaving him trapped inside his home, strangers stepped up to rebuild it overnight. The New Eagle, Pennsylvania resident can now leave his house again, thanks to viewers who saw his story and took action.
Two Owen J. Roberts High School seniors in Pennsylvania just earned semifinalist spots in the National Merit Scholarship Program, joining less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors nationwide. Both aspiring doctors could compete for scholarships worth up to $24 million.
A Pennsylvania high school is renovating bathrooms to give every student their own fully private space with floor-to-ceiling walls. The design aims to boost safety, reduce bullying, and give students more privacy than traditional bathroom layouts.
A small clinic in Amish country is protecting its most vulnerable patients during a massive measles outbreak by relying on years of carefully built relationships. While politicians argue online, families are turning to the doctors they know and trust.
A new report shows immigrants are powering Greater Philadelphia's economy, making up a growing share of the workforce in a region where one in five residents is over 65. The data reveals how newcomers are filling critical gaps as Pennsylvania ages.