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Hospital food is often unhealthy. This Pennsylvania program is changing that.
Nutritious snacks like dried mango slices, roasted edamame beans, and sweet potato tortilla chips are easier to find than traditional junk food options in vending machines at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. HUP’s machines are just...

Trump admin rebuffs Schiff, reopening massive Pacific oil reserve capable of 80% of regional production
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses the looming deadline for the President Donald Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill’ and the issues with the ‘green new scam’ on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A major...

Map: Where PA’s $90B AI and energy money is going — and what doesn’t match up
Some of the headline-grabbing investments announced at this month’s Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh don’t match what companies have actually pledged. National energy and tech CEOs joined Sen. Dave McCormick and other elected officials...

Obamacare consumers face major cost increases
Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Most of the 24 million people in Affordable Care Act health plans face a potential...

Billions coming to Pennsylvania for natural gas and data center development
This article originally appeared in The River Reporter of Narrowsburg, N.Y., and is reprinted with permission. Billions of dollars will be invested in natural gas and data center infrastructure throughout Pennsylvania as part of a push to make the...

What's going there? 7 construction sites that are changing Indianapolis
Across Indianapolis, construction crews seem to be everywhere, working on projects that will improve life for residents, boost the capacity for the city to host large events or serve the city's professional sports teams. From a new...

North Pocono News publication area records 4 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Accommodation and Food Services industry during 2024
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...

Ridley Scott's New Sydney Sweeney Thriller Dominates Streaming Chart
The Ridley Scott-produced thriller Echo Valley continues to dominate streaming charts months after its release. Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney star in director Michael Pearce's twisted tale of a mother-daughter bond. Per FlixPatrol, Echo Valley...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Beaver County in week ending July 26?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Beaver County selling...

Cheapest diesel in cities across Luzerne County in week ending July 26
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Luzerne County selling...

Pennsylvania lawmakers designate Construction Opioid Awareness Week
Dive Brief: The Pennsylvania State Senate has officially designated the week of July 21-25 as “Construction Opioid Awareness Week,” according to a July 17 news release. The acknowledgement came via Senate Resolution 133, which was introduced by...

An 8,000-Person Mining Town In Northeast Pennsylvania Is Home To Some Of The Best Pizza In The US
Home to roughly 8,500 people as of 2020, Old Forge, Pennsylvania, has an entire style of pizza named after it. That pie has quite a cult following, which is why this mining town is considered one of the best pizza cities in the U.S. The Old Forge...

Ocean State Job Lot Creates Shipping Lifeline to Move Edesia’s Emergency Food to Children
Truck Convoy to be Loaded on Monday, Departs Tuesday Morning Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), in partnership with Edesia Nutrition and Provision Ministry, is leading a humanitarian initiative to send nearly 9,000 cartons totaling 285,000 pounds of...

Op-Ed: Pennsylvania’s communities win when we invest in outdoor recreation
Anyone who doubts the economic importance of outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania should visit rural Huntingdon County, home of Raystown Lake. Thousands visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-operated recreation area each year to boat, fish, and...

Energy companies seek dismissal in Hawaii climate lawfare case
(The Center Square) – Energy companies being sued by the city of Honolulu over climate change accusations have motioned for summary judgment, stating that Hawaii’s two-year statute of limitations makes the plaintiffs’ case unsubstantial. The City...

Pennsylvania Fines FanDuel & Rivers Casino, Bans 7 People
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that it has issued fines totaling $70,000 against two gaming companies. In addition to that, the regulator banned several individuals from casinos in the state due to various violations. PGCB...

Energy bills likely to tick up again in 2026 after electricity auction clears at maximum price
Consumers in a 13-state region that includes Ohio could see their electric bills rise another 1.5% to 5% starting in the summer of 2026, after a key electricity auction cleared at its maximum price Tuesday. PJM Interconnection, the regional...

Energy can’t take a back seat to power
The Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University was ostensibly, as the name implied, about energy and innovation. In reality, it was about money and jobs. The event provided an opportunity for investors and politicians...

Trump Visits CMU for Energy Summit, Sparks Campus Protests and Fence Dispute
Holly Wang/ News Editor President Donald J. Trump visited Carnegie Mellon University on July 15, 2025, for the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, hosted by Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.). Billed as a showcase of Pennsylvania’s...

Pennsylvania woman allegedly used 10 different aliases to pose as nurse across multiple facilities
An illegal car rally shut down a busy intersection with dangerous stunts and fireworks in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, on June 15. Police are seeking help identifying the participants in Sunday's incident. (Plymouth Township Police Department)...