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Pa. court filing fee discount ends
Discounted court filing fees that originated during the summer’s budget stalemate in Harrisburg have ended. Source: The Tribune-Review
Pennsylvania's election to be headlined by races for statewide courts, including high court seat
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania voters will settle four statewide judicial contests in Tuesday’s election, filling an open seat on the state Supreme Court — which has…
Connellsville native among 7 victims in massive chocolate factory explosion in Pa.
PHILADELPHIA — The Berks County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday released the names of the remaining victims of the explosion at the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory…
Pa. state police seized $65 million worth of illegal drugs last year
Pennsylvania State Police troopers got more than $65 million worth of illegal drugs off streets across the commonwealth in 2022, according to a report released…
Legislation proposed to regulate book bans in Pennsylvania school districts
A Philadelphia Democrat is working to reign in the number of book bans occurring at Pennsylvania schools as challenges continue at unprecedented rates. Source:…
Local nursing homes among 2 dozen statewide set to strike over wages, accountability
Employees of nursing homes in Lower Burrell and North Huntingdon are among 24 long-term care facilities in the state who have voted to strike because…
Pa. Turnpike closed between New Stanton and Breezewood for overturned tractor-trailer
The Pennsylvania Turnpike was closed Monday in both directions between New Stanton and Breezewood as crews clear an overturned tractor-trailer. Source: The Tribune-Review
Pa. state police seize $72 million in illegal drugs in 2021
State police saw a 67% increase in the total value of illegal drugs seized in 2021 compared to 2019, according to an annual report. …
Red wave in Western Pennsylvania ring counties leaves Allegheny a blue island
A red wave that has been building in Southwestern Pennsylvania for a decade broke loose, washing over the region with a vengeance Tuesday, leaving only…