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SNAP Benefits Scam Warning

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UNDATED - The Department of Human Services is warning you about skimming scams targeting SNAP benefits.To help prevent future thefts, an enhanced PIN security measure has been put in place.DHS also says that victims of these scams cannot be reimbursed for the stolen funds.

2025-2026 Hunting Season Approved

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UNDATED - The 2025-26 hunting season in Pennsylvania has a preliminary outline set with some changes compared to last year.The timeframes and bag limits are similar to the 2024-25 season with only a few modifications.Currently the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners would like to... Read More.

Bird Flu Found in Pa

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UNDATED - Bird Flu cases have now been found in Pennsylvania.The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced Monday that a case of Bird Flu has been found in a flock of 50,000 chickens at a Lehigh County poultry farm.According to economic experts, since 2023, increased... Read More.

Big Lots Lists 21 Pa Stores for Sale

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UNDATED - Big Lots, a national retail discount chain, has begun listing location leases for sale, including 21 locations in Pennsylvania. With a total of 963 stores across the nation, and 64 in Pa, the chain has listed around half of them for sale.Currently the... Read More.

Pa Health Insurance Premiums May Rise Next Year

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UNDATED - Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace, Pennie, might see an increase to premiums in 2026.Currently the service uses enhanced premium tax credits to make health insurance affordable.However, the federal action that makes this possible is set to expire at the end of the year.Without... Read More.

State Bill May Help Healthcare Debt

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UNDATED - A new piece of legislation floating in the House of Representatives, if passed, would help low income families with medical debt.Sponsored by Representatives Arvind Venkat, Nathan Davidson, Tarik Khan, Bridget M. Kosierowski, Andrew Kuzma, Jim Rigby, and Rep. Tim Twardzik, the bill... Read More.

Gas Prices Continue Upwards

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UNDATED - Gas prices in the Tri-County area are continuing to go up.According to Triple-A, Jefferson County went up the highest, currently at an average of $3.45 dollars, up twelve cents.Clearfield County went up four cents to an average price of $3.49 dollars a... Read More.

Active Pennsylvania Representative Dies 

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UNDATED - Pennsylvania State Representative Matt Gergely has died after suffering from a medical emergency.After suffering from a medical emergency over the holidays, the Allegany County Representative passed away on Sunday.Representative Gergely was elected in 2023 and reelected in 2024 to cover Pennsylvania’s 35th... Read More.

Fighting Human Trafficking in Pennsylvania

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UNDATED - Pennsylvania has received over ten million dollars to fight back against human trafficking through Operation PA STRIKE.This statewide team is tasked to use a multi-idea approach to combat human trafficking. Funded by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, the over ten million dollars was... Read More.

Millions of Dollars Granted for EV Charging Ports

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UNDATED - Over 400 electric vehicle charging ports are coming to Pennsylvania.Over $18 million dollars through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Zero-Emission Refueling Initiative will be allocated for three projects within the commonwealth.In Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Lancaster will get close to 275 charging stations in... Read More.