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In 1971, the iconic songwriter John Lennon penned the lyrics to his famous song “Imagine,” asking us to picture a world in total peace and harmony. Although it was a call to imagine what life …
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By RUSSELL GLOOR
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2/28/26
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I went into the pharmacy to buy vitamins. Not vitamin —vitamins, plural, because apparently one is no longer enough. Somewhere along the line, a single daily vitamin became a sign of laziness, like …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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2/25/26
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There was a time when life was simple.
You had a plug.
It had two prongs.
You inserted it into a wall.
It worked.
That was it. No adapters. No compatibility drama. No …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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2/25/26
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President Trump is the consummate salesman, and his State of the Union address will certainly seek to convince Americans that our republic is in a better place. Despite some improvements, the …
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By ELIJAH HENRY
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2/25/26
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One year ago, Donald Trump returned to office with four clear priorities: secure the border, lower costs for working-class Americans, restore economic growth, and put good-paying American jobs first.
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By JOHN FREDERICKS
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2/25/26
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A new congressional proposal is aimed at filling a huge void that undermines the health of service members and veterans, the crying need for better medical diagnostic tools to identify hidden brain …
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By SHANNON FINN CONNELL
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2/25/26
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The executive team of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) has issued the following statement recognizing February 2026 as the 100th annual Black History Month.
Black History Month …
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By the PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS
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2/24/26
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Washington is gearing up for a review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The timing couldn’t be more consequential, since lawmakers will determine whether Canada, the United States and …
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By ZACH MOTTL
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2/22/26
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REGION — I’ve figured it out. Yes, I have. I’m almost positive. It has to be this: The weather reports on TV are sponsored by the supermarkets. Not officially, of course. You’ll never see …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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2/21/26
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All covered with ice and snow,
White Lake becomes a world of white,
a quiet masterpiece painted by winter’s hand,
glowing softly in the pale morning light.
The lake rests …
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By MIKE KOSSOVE
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2/17/26
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Today, on Presidents’ Day, our nation reflects on one of the most prominent and influential leaders in American history: George Washington. Washington embodied what true leadership should look …
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By KARL BRABENEC (R,C-Deerpark)
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2/17/26
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As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us are thinking about small gestures that show appreciation—flowers, chocolates, a thoughtful card. This season of love is also a perfect reminder to show …
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By JIM SPENCER
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2/13/26
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Most of us want to make the world a better place. Fortunately, there’s a simple, powerful way to do just that: becoming an organ donor.
That reminder feels especially meaningful as we observe …
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By JIGNESH Y. SHETH, M.D.
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2/13/26
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A full agenda is underway in the 35 states that have just convened their legislative sessions. Affordability is the buzzword heard far and wide, as millions of Americans continue to struggle with the …
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By ERIC COCHLING
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2/13/26
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Every February 14th, store shelves turn red and pink overnight. Heart-shaped boxes appear like seasonal wildlife. Balloons declare love in helium. And towering …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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2/10/26
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A coalition of 20 national organizations is asking Congress to oppose measures that would allow larger tractor-trailers on the nation’s roads, citing potential damage to local infrastructure, as …
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2/10/26
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As America 250 unfolds this year, it’s a sure bet that the term “patriot” will be used more frequently to describe the brave fighters of the American Revolution and those who have followed in …
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By Stuart N. Brotman
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2/10/26
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New York farmers are under increasing economic and financial pressure because of federal policy changes, including higher tariffs, cuts to certain agricultural programs and stricter immigration …
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By THOMAS DINAPOLI
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2/10/26
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Despite mounting concerns about fraud and abuse within Medicaid, including instances like a $68 million kickback and bribery scheme, and $13 million in fines levied against transportation companies …
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2/10/26
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Whether proposed warehouses in the town of Thompson or high-density housing that’s sprouted up virtually overnight, the rapid pace of development in the county has many citizens alarmed.
Now a …
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