MOOSIC — A road-ready Gov. Josh Shapiro took an outfield stage Monday at PNC Field and unveiled a new state tourism brand for Pennsylvania: "The Great American Getaway." Read more'The Great American Getaway:' Shapiro unveils new state tourism brand at PNC Field 💬
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-9, Jackson Twp., was in New York City on Tuesday for the trial of former President Donald Trump. Read moreMeuser attends Trump trial, calls it 'blatant attempt to undermine democracy' 💬
Attorneys from a Frackville law firm are offering to file compensation claims for people who have possibly developed cancer and other illnesse… Read moreFrackville law office provides legal representation to clients exposed to cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’ 💬
POTTSVILLE — The city has released a list of streets to be paved this year. Read morePottsville lists streets to be paved this summer, fall 💬
ORWIGSBURG — Civil War historian Ben Varner discussed the explosive history of the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment recently at the Orwigsburg Histo… Read moreCivil War unit, often called Schuylkill Regiment, focus of presentation in Orwigsburg 💬
A Pottsville man who was captured after first eluding police Saturday was taken to a hospital after suffering a medical emergency, authorities said. Read morePottsville man jailed following incidents; gun and vehicle thefts, trespassing alleged 💬
HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro has thrown the weight of the governor’s office behind an incarcerated man’s petition for medical release from P… Read moreState prisoner has Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support in compassionate release case 💬
After 21-year-old Paul Miller Jr. was killed in 2010 by a distracted tractor-trailer driver on a Monroe County highway, his grieving mother wh… Read more'Beacon of protection': Scranton mother's long fight for distracted driving law nears fruition 💬
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cooper Ansbach, Tamaqua baseball
The Penn State Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved the $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium, which is scheduled to be ready for the 202… 💬
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 3.4% in April. This was the seventh consecutive month at 3.4%. The U.S. unemp… 💬
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For 80 years it was illegal to grow hemp. Now an effort to grow the economy by using hemp is taking root in Hazleton.A nonprofit is conducting… Read moreGrowing the economy: Consortium studies hemp for economic boost 💬
ORWIGSBURG — On a recent walk-through, developer Jay Cooperman showed off the new luxury apartments in The Howard at West Brunswick. Read moreSouth Schuylkill housing boom geared to millennials and Gen Z demographic, developers say 💬
More than 20 middle schools, including two from Schuylkill County, competed Wednesday in the annual “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” conte… Read moreSchuylkill County schools fall short in statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’ contest 💬
POTTSVILLE — Despite the rainy weather, a group of racers ages 7 to 17 converged Saturday on Laurel Boulevard to compete in the “Thrill on the… Read moreYoung racers show off their skills at Pottsville Area Soap Box Derby 💬
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Ansbach pitched 4.1 innings of two-hit, shutout baseball and had three hits and three RBIs in Tamaqua’s Schuylkill League championship win ove… 💬
The Penn State Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved the $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium, which is scheduled to be ready for the 202… Read moreBeaver Stadium to get $700M makeover 💬
Ansbach pitched 4.1 innings of two-hit, shutout baseball and had three hits and three RBIs in Tamaqua’s Schuylkill League championship win ove… Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cooper Ansbach, Tamaqua baseball 💬
MECHANICSBURG — Williams Valley’s Alex Achenbach was listed as a defensive safety on the East team’s pre-game roster. Read moreHIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Schuylkill players excel in East-West Game 💬
Pottsville’s parks and recreation department will have a grand opening of new pickleball courts at the Bunker Hill Park and Playground at 1 p.… Read morePottsville to open new pickleball courts 💬
It is no secret that recreational kayaking has grown immensely in popularity over the past few years, as affordable personal crafts have becom… Read moreOUTDOORS: Learn the basics and stay safe on the water while kayaking 💬
SUMMIT STATION — If one bit of advice could be given to those thinking about shooting their muzzleloader at the Blue Ridge Rifles Muzzleloader… Read moreOUTDOORS: Shooters of all skill levels welcome at Blue Ridge Rifles muzzleloader shoot 💬
The PUC giveth and the PUC can taketh away. Read moreProtect consumers by reforming utility-rate process
The passage last week of a bill that will ban motorists from handling cellphones on Pennsylvania roadways was a testament to the determination… Read moreOne mother's crusade to make Pennsylvania's roads safer
Emergency dispatchers deserve to be recognized as “first responders,” a designation that opens up a broad new category of legal benefits for t… Read moreGive 911 operators the title, and the benefits, they deserve
Ever wonder why election results from Florida are typically available just hours after the polls close on Election Day while in Pennsylvania, … Read moreState Senate should support pre-canvassing bill
There is no artificial intelligence without the vast trove of human knowledge. Read moreArtificial Intelligence not possible without wealth of human knowledge
Across Pennsylvania, thousands of families are waiting in limbo, unsure whether their loved ones with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID… Read moreShapiro promised to end the wait list for disability services. Now, back it up
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