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You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from ‘forever chemicals’ varies

Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear, stain-resistant carpet and firefighting foam.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025

Before the U.S. Steel Explosion, a Legacy of Cost-Cutting and Broken Promises

Canceled upgrades, insufficient maintenance and political lobbying preceded deadly explosion at Pennsylvania’s aging steel plant.

Capital & Main · Sep 3, 2025

65,000 Pennsylvania kids have a parent in prison or jail − here’s what research says about the value of in-person visits

Across Pennsylvania, an estimated 65,459 children have a parent in jail or prison. That’s according to a recent email inquiry to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Nationwide, nearly half of adults have experienced a close family member being in jail or prison, and 1 in 14 children have lost a…

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2025

Election denier who worked to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss is named top official for ‘Election Integrity’

Heather Honey worked to overturn presidential election results in Trump’s favor in 2020 and Arizona’s gubernatorial results in Kari Lake’s favor in 2022

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

CoreWeave Inks $4 Billion AI Deal, Proving CRWV's 'Not Issuing Debt To Fund Speculative CapEx,' Says Analyst

CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV), an AI cloud computing firm, has secured $4 billion through a joint venture to support its planned expansion in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025

Unnamed Skeletons? US Museum At Center Of Ethical Debate

For years, a man's giant intestine was anonymously on display at a US medical museum in Philadelphia, identified only by his initials JW. Today, the donor display for Joseph Williams depicts not only his anatomical record, but his powerful life story.

International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025

Trump loyalist who pushed false election claims takes on government role

Heather Honey, who supported Trump’s false claims about the 2020 race, has been named to oversee ‘election integrity’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025

Colleges across the country targeted with active shooter hoaxes on the first day of classes

Hoax swatting calls have affected at least 10 college campuses from Arkansas to Pennsylvania

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

A Motorcycle Show Was Cancelled After Two Bike Gangs Got Into a Gun Fight at a Local Bar

Reportedly, two rival motorcycle clubs got into a gun fight at a local Washington bar that ended with the local Rally on Main motorcycle show being cancelled in Washington, Pennsylvania.

RideApart · Aug 26, 2025

7 Foods in Pennsylvania That Are Labeled “Local” But Aren’t

The “buy local” movement is powerful in Pennsylvania, a state with a rich agricultural heritage. Shoppers actively seek out products labeled “local” or “PA Preferred” to support nearby farms and enjoy fresher food. However, the term “local” can be surprisingly flexible, and some brands use it misleadingly. This practice, known…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 25, 2025