Shapiro seeks role in PPL data-center rate complaint
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro asked the Public Utility Commission to let his administration join a complaint over how PPL handles costs and reliability concerns tied to large data centers.
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Pennsylvania sues 19 companies over alleged insulin pricing
The state alleges manufacturers and pharmacy-benefit managers used pricing and drug-formulary practices that raised costs. The claims have not been decided by a court.
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Pennsylvania begins enforcement against unauthorized skill games
State police say enforcement began Oct. 14, with six operators or distributors agreeing to staged machine removals.
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Pittsburgh Walk of Fame adds 10 new honorees
A second class of 10 joined the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame, bringing the installation to 20 honorees.
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Shamokin Area tops Williamsport 48-13 in District IV football
Shamokin Area beat Williamsport 48-13 on Oct. 9, scoring 20 points in the third quarter. The Indians’ next scheduled game is Oct. 16 against Hanover Area.
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Mozino Tract campaign seeks $8 million; 56-home plan is already allowed
Upper Darby residents and environmental advocates are trying to buy the 15-acre wooded tract for open-space preservation. The developer’s fallback is 56 homes permitted under current zoning.
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Jersey Shore beats DuBois 28-14 behind four Pauling TDs
Jersey Shore defeated DuBois 28-14 at Mansell Stadium on Oct. 9. Nolen Pauling scored four rushing touchdowns, and Jersey Shore outgained DuBois 463-193, according to PA Football News.
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Pennsylvania warns against eating fish from Wissahickon basin
Pennsylvania’s basin-specific advisory covers all fish species in the Wissahickon Creek basin. Fishing remains open, but a Philadelphia trout stocking was canceled.
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College Township panel recommends conditional approval of Sam’s Club plan
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended conditional approval of a 2,500-square-foot Sam’s Club pickup-area expansion, but Township Council approval is still required.
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Streamflow model’s benchmark edge came with extra input
In one test across 516 U.S. basins, h-Diffusion scored modestly higher than two LSTM models, but it used daily simulated hydrologic states the other models did not.
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PPA voids 23,195 Philadelphia speed-camera violations and refunds $1,252,798.75
A missing 25-mph speed-limit sign and speed-camera enforcement sign invalidated 23,195 southbound violations near 6500 N. Broad Street.
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Point Park University completes purchase of former CVS building in Downtown Pittsburgh
Point Park University closed on the former CVS building at Smithfield Street and Forbes Avenue on September 9, but has not announced what the property will become.
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FTA awards $166 million to replace aging railcars
Federal grants will support future railcar replacements in Pittsburgh, Dallas and the Philadelphia region, but riders should not expect immediate service changes.
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Federal settlement keeps scrutiny on Philadelphia charter admissions
A nearly $4 million settlement over alleged discrimination changes Franklin Towne’s lottery oversight while a separate Philadelphia charter review remains active.
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Pennsylvania regulators examine who pays for data-center grid growth
Pennsylvania regulators are reviewing data-center grid costs and emergency rules, but no household rate change follows yet from the September 10 votes.
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Rialto Street Vehicle Closure Scheduled Monday for Lowrie Street Bridge Repairs
Rialto Street will close to vehicles between Ley Street and Route 28 in Troy Hill beginning September 14, 2026, while crews repair the Lowrie Street Bridge abutments.
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Philadelphia water bills rise 7.5% as September rate increase takes effect
Philadelphia’s new water, sewer and stormwater rates took effect Sept. 1, raising PWD’s typical residential bill example from $89.42 to $96.16. The department later corrected an outdated formula in a printed bill insert.
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Pennsylvania measles deaths put renewed focus on U.S. vaccination gaps
Pennsylvania reported two measles-associated deaths as U.S. cases passed 2025’s total and kindergarten MMR coverage fell to 92.4%.
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Pennsylvania Measles Deaths Highlight Limits of Outbreak Tracking
Pennsylvania’s two measles-associated deaths and 460 cases show why health officials pair confirmed counts with models that adjust for reporting delays.
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Pittsburgh’s red-light cameras are warning drivers before $100 citations begin
Pittsburgh’s two active red-light cameras are issuing warnings now. A $100 civil citation period begins October 11, with four more sites planned.
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Federal judge says Philadelphia prosecutors’ conduct could lead to criminal charges
At an August 27 federal hearing in Philadelphia, Judge Paul S. Diamond said prosecutors’ conduct could raise criminal-law questions if testimony and allegations are proven, but no charges have been filed.
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Pennsylvania reports first measles-associated deaths in 35 years as state expands response
Two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents died in measles-associated cases as Pennsylvania expands vaccination clinics, school outreach and guidance statewide.