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West Reading chocolate factory explosion: Federal judge orders Pa. Public Utilities Commission to turn over inspection reports to federal investigators [Update]
The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission and National Transportation Safety Board had been at odds over the reports.
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Biden visits Scranton to call for more taxes on the rich and cast Trump as elitist
Biden is looking to gain ground in a key battleground state while Trump spends much of the week in a New York City courtroom for his first criminal trial.
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Towamencin candidates address latest ruling on 2023 race
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Coronavirus
Congress likely to kick the can on COVID-era telehealth policies
Federal lawmakers face a year-end deadline to solidify or scuttle an array of COVID-era payment changes for telehealth services that include allowing people to stay in their homes to see a doctor or therapist.
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FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries
The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories.
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Homebuying season: What recent data suggests for 2024
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Studio B opens all-male exhibit ‘The Full Monty’ April 26
The exhibit celebrates all-things-male by 14 artists who will display their paintings, assemblages, and photography.
Sports
SOFTBALL: Methacton’s offense delivers in win over Upper Merion
Methacton scored seven runs in the first inning of its PAC crossover game against Upper...
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PLANNING AHEAD: Pennsylvania primary election has early April date
Some tips on voting in the upcoming Pennsylvania primary.
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The Mercury’s Sound Off for Wednesday, April 17
Can someone please tell me how Biden can just cancel another $7.4 billion in student...