Unofficial returns show Allegheny voters reject council charter change
Patch reported 330,883 votes against and 156,590 in favor of changing charter restrictions on county-funded staff, offices and benefits. The totals remain unofficial.
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Melissa Anne Dunn identified after fatal Wyomissing crash
The Berks County Coroner identified Melissa Anne Dunn, 65, after a Nov. 4 pedestrian crash on Penn Avenue. Wyomissing police are seeking information.
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2026 election results explained: winners, flips and races still uncalled
Democrats secured control of Congress as House flips spread across the country. See the national balance, winning candidates, parties, states, districts and links to the individual race reports.
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Janelle Stelson defeats Scott Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th District
Democrat Janelle Stelson defeated Republican Scott Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result flips the seat from Republican control to Democrats.
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Paige Cognetti defeats Robert Bresnahan in Pennsylvania’s 8th District
Democrat Paige Cognetti defeated Republican Robert Bresnahan in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result flips the seat from Republican control to Democrats.
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Robert Brooks defeats Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th District
Democrat Robert Brooks defeated Republican Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result flips the seat from Republican control to Democrats.
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Bob Harvie defeats Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania’s 1st District
Democrat Bob Harvie defeated Republican Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result flips the seat from Republican control to Democrats.
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West Reading approves labor deals, limits station estimate work to $4,000
West Reading’s Sept. 15 minutes record three-year labor agreements and up to $4,000 for police-station cost estimates, not renovation approval. They also list a $1.4 million transfer with $1.076 million not explained by three specified expenses.
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Lower Merion draft would limit data centers to Bala Cynwyd district
Lower Merion’s unadopted draft would let data centers seek special-exception approval in a Bala Cynwyd light-industrial district and set proposed height, distance and operating rules.
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Philadelphia watchdog chair charged over alleged witness disclosure
Prosecutors allege Hassan Bennett disclosed a witness’s identity and read an arrest report to Thomas Scott, who offered $500 for paperwork.
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Judge limits DHS election operations in nine states, for now
A preliminary injunction restricts specified DHS election-related field operations, but remained stayed as of October 22 while a $100 bond deadline approached.
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30 congregations win more than $9 million for historic properties
The largest grant round in the National Fund for Sacred Places’ 11-year history drew 466 applicants and includes its first Arkansas grantee.
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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.