The student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November. Democrats are treading cautiously over an internal divide about the campus demonstrations while Republicans are playing up their rivals' disagreements.
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Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives is advancing legislation long sought by counties seeking help to manage huge influxes of mail-in ballots during elections in the presidential battleground state.
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The WIC program that helps low-income parents buy groceries turns 50 this month.
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In an annual report on city finances, Pittsburgh City Controller Rachael Heisler said that while some revenue streams have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the city's expenditures are still on track to outpace the money coming in.
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Free summer concerts at South Park and Hartwood Acres feature acts including Micky Dolenz of The Monkees and funk legends The Bar-Kays.
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Pennsylvania took a step Tuesday toward becoming the latest state to punish someone for using a Bluetooth-connected device to track someone without their permission.
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State officials say the $75 million Environmental Repairs Grant Program will help ensure students have a safe and healthy place to learn.