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POTTSVILLE — The freewheeling sound of New Orleans jazz bore its influence Saturday on the artwork and activities featured in Block of Art. Read moreJazz, football themes focus of this year’s Block of Art in Pottsville 💬
Twenty-two counties across the commonwealth, including Schuylkill, were awarded portions of $274 million for 30 drinking water, wastewater, st… Read moreNorth Manheim Twp., Tamaqua Borough part of $274 million awarded in state and federal funding to improve water quality in 22 counties across Pennsylvania 💬
Student anti-war protesters at U.S. college campuses are digging in and vowing to keep their demonstrations going, some universities moved to … Read moreAnti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity 💬
When you straddle continents and an ocean, you end up asking yourself where you belong. In my case, I wonder if I’m French or American. Read morePottsville-Paris Connection: Am I nice? 💬
Ah, spring in Pennsylvania! Warmer, sunnier days breathe new life into our lives as we say goodbye to the dreary gray skies of winter. Read moreThree ways to improve your community this spring 💬
PPL Electric utilities will place an extra $1 million in its hardship fund to help poor customers from its billing errors more than a year ago… Read moreRevised PPL Electric billing settlement could help poor, older consumers 💬
POTTSVILLE — The SafetySticks devices intended to curb illegal parking finally went live Friday in the city. Read moreSafetySticks go live in Pottsville 💬
In Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department,” the singer delves into her past and explores themes of fame, time and los… 💬
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One of the most intriguing events in Pottsville’s history began July 19, 1893. 💬
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