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Fate of illegal gambling machines pondered by prosecutors, police

(The Center Square) - With a mid-October time frame in mind, law enforcement leaders in Pennsylvania are pondering the fate of an estimated 70,000 so-called "skill games" that the state's highest court has found to be illegal gambling machines.

Inaction on ‘forever chemicals’ keeps Pennsylvanians at risk, says advocates

(The Center Square) - While it's been nearly two months since a bill banning PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer products passed the House, the Senate has yet to take any action on the proposal, making advocates worry this legislation…

Why North Central Pennsylvania's Small Towns Aren't Actually Disappearing

For years, the narrative around North Central Pennsylvania has followed a familiar script: shuttered storefronts, dwindling populations, and towns fading into memory. It's a story repeated often enough that it starts to feel like settled fact. But a closer look…

Philadelphia faces another discrimination lawsuit by diversity officer

(Legal Newsline) – Another Philadelphia diversity, equity and inclusion officer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city, alleging she was retaliated against for “opposing and reporting discrimination and harassment.”

Homecare costs of $4M paid to recipients on vacation, in jail or at work

(The Center Square) – Taxpayers have covered millions of dollars in fraudulent homecare charges to Medicaid and Medicare since pandemic-era grants flooded the industry without proper oversight, federal investigators said Tuesday.

Meuser addresses Williamsport office hours at Lycoming County Patriots meeting

Montoursville, Pa. — U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser addressed his Williamsport office's accessibility during an appearance at a Lycoming County Patriots meeting, telling attendees the office relies on direct contact with staff rather than fixed hours.

Pennsylvania's Food Manufacturing Industry Employs 82,533 Workers

As concerns about food safety and supply chain resilience continue to make headlines—including the current cyclospora outbreak—researchers at Trace One analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data to identify the U.S. cities and states where food manufacturing plays the largest role…

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