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Pennsylvania CSAM Cases Bring Charges, Sentencing
Politics
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Pennsylvania authorities charged Pottstown resident Timothy Paul Hoffman with 82 felonies related to possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material; a judge denied him bail, calling him a danger to the community. In separate cases, Edward T. Bommarito was sentenced to incarceration and probation after pleading guilty to possession, while David Frank Greenawalt was charged with 100 counts after investigators reportedly found suspected material on his devices.
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Johnson campaigns for Pennsylvania Republicans in tight races
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House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned across Pennsylvania with Republican Reps. Scott Perry and Rob Bresnahan, casting their competitive races as crucial to preserving the GOP’s narrow House majority. Perry faces a rematch with Janelle Stelson, while Bresnahan is challenged by Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti; Johnson promoted Republican policies and acknowledged political headwinds, including rising fuel prices.
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Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls Announce 2027 Tour
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Def Leppard will embark on a 45-date North American tour in 2027 with the Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts, beginning March 2 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and ending July 2 in Indianapolis. The tour includes stops in Detroit and the Little Rock area; presales begin October 12, with general ticket sales starting October 16.
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Voters cite inflation, economy ahead of 2026 midterms
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Inflation and the cost of living are major concerns for voters heading into the midterms, cited by early voters in Ohio and New Mexico and by Latino voters in Pennsylvania. In New Mexico, a poll found inflation was the top issue for one-third of voters, while Pennsylvania voters expressed differing views of the economy and President Trump’s performance.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 5h
PA Nears 1,000 Measles Cases
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Pennsylvania’s reported measles cases are nearing 1,000 for 2026. The Pennsylvania Department of Health Department confirmed the figure is well past 900. “977 measles cases have… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Sam Okafor
Health officials should focus outreach on the specific counties driving most of the new infections.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Pennsylvania Police Plan Statewide Skill-Game Seizures
Politics
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After Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court classified skill-game machines as slot machines, businesses outside licensed casinos and qualifying truck stops must remove them by Oct. 13, 2026; state police say enforcement, including seizures and possible criminal charges, begins Oct. 14. Lawmakers have proposed regulating the machines but have not reached agreement on a new framework before the deadline.
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Early voting opens in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Maine counties
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Early voting is underway or beginning across parts of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Maine, with options including in-person voting, vote centers and mail or absentee ballots. Deadlines and hours vary by location; Election Day is Nov. 3, and Maine also allows eligible residents to register and vote during early voting or on Election Day.
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Maya Lindstrom
Maine's same day registration during early voting should help more folks turn out without extra hassle.
Pennsylvania Senate Passes PFAS Foam Ban Bill
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Pennsylvania’s Senate approved a bipartisan bill, 48-1, to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricting its manufacture, sale and distribution beginning in July 2027 and its use starting in 2028. The measure also requires warning labels on protective gear containing PFAS, chemicals linked to health risks and environmental contamination; a companion bill passed the House unanimously in 2025.
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Pennsylvania Issues Hybrid Homeschool Cease-and-Desist
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Pennsylvania ordered a north Pittsburgh hybrid homeschool serving roughly 150 families to cease operating without childcare certification after a March surprise inspection.
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Chris Dalton
Pennsylvania shouldn't force these flexible learning setups to get full daycare licenses just to help families.
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St. Vladimir Baptizes the Kievan Rus
Vladimir orders the baptism of his people in the Dnieper.
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Deer Season Opens in Pennsylvania, Minnesota Licensing Changes
Environment
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Minnesota’s new mostly digital licensing system has prompted the DNR to urge deer hunters to buy licenses early, with harvests also requiring electronic validation instead of physical tags. Pennsylvania’s archery season now includes Sunday hunting and updated rules for disposing of potentially disease-carrying deer parts, while proposals to let Pennsylvania hunters choose the firearms opener and restore baiting in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula face uncertain prospects.
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Price Is Right Live planned across North America
Entertainment
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The Price Is Right Live is taking its interactive, non-televised stage show to venues across North America in 2027, including stops in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Kentucky. Audience members selected at random can compete in familiar games for cash and prizes; this season also adds Secret X and a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to attend a TV-show taping.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Fifth measles death reported in Pennsylvania as Bangladesh outbreak grows
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A newborn and a 6-week-old are among five Pennsylvania measles deaths in 2026—the only U.S. measles deaths reported this year—after 35 years without one in the state.
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WHYY Names Vigeant WPSU General Manager
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WHYY has named public media veteran Fred Vigeant general manager of WPSU, effective Oct. 26, after completing its acquisition of the Pennsylvania station from Penn State. He will oversee WPSU’s radio, television and digital services as the outlet retains its name and local focus under WHYY’s ownership.
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Boil Water Advisories Affect Savannah, Titusville, Biggar
Environment
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Savannah issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for about 100 homes near East Gwinnett Street, between Pennsylvania and Minnesota avenues, after fiber-installation work damaged a water main. Residents should boil water for at least one minute before drinking or using it for food preparation until the city lifts the advisory.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 6h
Work Zone Crashes Kill Two Road Workers, Injure Others
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Work-zone crashes killed road workers in Pennsylvania and Michigan: a passenger vehicle struck a sweeper operator on I-70, while a sanitation truck that could not stop pushed a pickup into road-crew vehicles in Eaton County. In Maryland, a highway worker was hospitalized after a car rear-ended another vehicle and hit the worker and equipment; police said impairment may have contributed.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
Quizie
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Rock Shops Highlight Mineral Finds Across Five States
Lifestyle
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Feature stories spotlight five rock and mineral shops as unusual destinations: Dave’s Down to Earth in Illinois, Rock Star Crystals in New York, Peggy’s Rock Shop in Missouri, Bey’s Rock Shop in Pennsylvania and Rockhound Rock Shop in Michigan. Each article emphasizes the shops’ extensive collections of minerals, crystals and fossils and their distinctive settings.
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Motorcycle Crashes Kill Three, Injure Riders
Auto
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Separate motorcycle crashes in Kentucky and Ohio were fatal, killing two adults in Frankfort and an 18-year-old in Sandusky County. Other crashes in Ohio, Missouri and Pennsylvania left riders and passengers seriously or moderately injured, with investigations ongoing or few details available.
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Golfers Qualify, Advance Across Regional Tournaments
Sports
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District golf tournaments sent Sandpoint’s Bode Eacret, Ella Mahlum and Hannah Majors, along with Bridgeport champion Alyvia Harless and Sidney and Chadron’s girls teams, to their respective state meets. In Pennsylvania, Peters Township’s Camden Reyes and Trinity’s Gavin Bricker also qualified for the Class 3A state tournament.
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Dogs Seek Homes Across Multiple State Shelters
Lifestyle
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Shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, West Virginia and New Jersey are seeking homes for a range of puppies and adult dogs, with some needing active households or specific placements. Shelly, featured by Central PA Humane Society, has since entered a foster-to-adopt program.
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William Wilberforce's Clapham Conversion
Parliamentarian Wilberforce meets John Newton and commits to abolition.
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Newly Unsealed Footage Shows Mangione’s Pennsylvania Arrest
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Unsealed bodycam from eight Altoona officers shows Mangione’s Dec. 9, 2024 McDonald’s arrest; Carro barred the store magazine but allowed the station gun and notes.
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Priya Raman
Bodycam from the Altoona stop gives a clearer picture of how they handled the December arrest.
Polls report Shapiro, Democrats, Labour leading races
Politics
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Polling shows Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Republican challenger Stacy Garrity by 21 points, while a national survey found more voters identify as Democrats or lean Democratic than Republican. In New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and President Trump both received more unfavorable than favorable ratings.
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Racist Flyers Surface Across Ohio, Pennsylvania
Politics
— Sep 29, 2026
Ku Klux Klan-linked hate and recruitment flyers were scattered in Columbus-area neighborhoods, including near schools, drawing alarm from residents and condemnation from community leaders. In Pennsylvania’s Edgewood Borough, police also denounced racist flyers distributed after a local doctor was killed, warning against using tragedy to spread hate or intimidate neighbors.
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Schools Expand Evidence-Based Reading Efforts
Health
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Schools are using community events, classroom strategies, family activities and research-based instruction to strengthen literacy and encourage students to read more. Efforts include a Kansas City program reporting improved literacy growth, Pennsylvania’s move toward structured-literacy curricula, and PBS activities designed to build young children’s reading skills.
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Trenton Police Seize 70 Slot Machines, $100,000
Business
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Trenton police say an 11-month investigation led to the seizure of more than 70 illegal slot machines and over $100,000 from roughly 30 businesses. Philadelphia resident Harry Almonte was arrested and charged in New Jersey with gambling and money-laundering offenses; authorities also reported finding guns and marijuana at his home, leading to separate potential charges in Pennsylvania.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 7h
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