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Three data center bills headed to state Senate

A trio of bills passed through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives could dramatically shape the future of data center development in the state. The first, known as HB 2650, would formally codify the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards introduced by Gov. Josh Shapiro in his 2026-27 Budget Address. The second bill, HB 2198, would end certain tax breaks for data center operators. Under the previous provision, owners could apply for a refund of taxes paid on equipment used to equip their centers. The third, HB 2496, allows local governments to enact a 180-day moratorium on data center applications in order to adopt or update ordinances relating to ...

Washington Rotary assists with memorial apple orchard in Ukraine

On June 16, 150 apple trees were dedicated in a field near a secondary school in Western Ukraine's Ternopil region, in memory of Ukrainian children who have been killed since Russia launched its war against that country in February 2022. Called "The Apple Orchard of Remembrance," each ...

Woman accused of keeping dogs in deplorable conditions at Hanover Township kennel

A woman is accused of keeping numerous dogs in deplorable conditions at her Hanover Township kennel, including one dog that froze to death over the winter and had its remains left to rot on the property. Animal welfare officers received a tip on May 28 that 10 to 15 animals were living in poor conditions on the property at 95 Five Points Road in a secluded area of northern Washington County that “smelled like death,” according to court documents. An officer with the Washington Area Humane Society and a state dog warden went to the property June 1 and met 42-year-old Kayla Marie Rigole, who told them she operated the kennel, court documents state. While three dogs living in the ...

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Wild Things’ longest night ends with loss in sudden death

The Wild Things and Windy City played a series finale Thursday night at EQT Park, and for the record the ThunderBolts won in the Frontier League’s quirky sudden death inning. It was easily the toughest loss of the season for the Wild Things, who had a three-run lead in the middle innings, ...

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U.S. finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament. Both teams got what they wanted most out of their ...

Wild Things are cooking with Ketchup

Caleb Ketchup is a shortstop who plays center field. And sometimes right field. He’s also a leadoff hitter, and a guy who bats in the No. 3 spot and sometimes in the No. 6 spot of the lineup. However, it doesn’t matter to Ketchup where he plays or when he bats. And the Wild Things have ...

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Let's not foot this bill Pennsylvania taxpayers already provide Gov. Josh Shapiro with one of the most beautiful official residences in the nation. The Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg recently underwent more than $30 million in renovations and security improvements, and it is protected ...

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Recognize signs of life-threatening sepsis

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that affects millions of people each year. In the U.S., at least 1.7 million adults and more than 18,000 children develop sepsis annually, and many cases begin before a person ever reaches the hospital. Sepsis can progress quickly, so recognizing ...

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