Scranton’s Fringe Festival wraps up Saturday, Oct. 10, after 10 days of independent theater, comedy and other live acts staged around the city.
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Animals that are all black or all white have reputations based on superstition − biases that have real effects
Superstitions about black cats and other black animals in general have shaped people’s preferences about animals. It’s left its mark on things such as lower adoption rates for black cats and beliefs that black cats are more aggressive. Yet, these biases are unfounded.
Federal investments deliver billions for bridges, highways in PA
The state is expected to receive more than $13 billion over five years for highways and bridges.
PA expert: Lifestyle changes, medication may help prevent heart inflammation
In 2021, the age-adjusted death rate of heart disease was 180 per 100,000 Pennsylvania residents.
August CPI Report: Inflation Continues to Cool, Fed Likely to Cut Interest Rates
Over the past year, the all-items index rose by 2.5%, the lowest 12-month increase since February 2021.
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
The risk factors include smoking, excessive alcohol use and high LDL cholesterol.
PA property tax rent rebate plan helps 50+ residents stay in their homes
Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the Property Tax and Rent Rebate program has provided more than $8 billion in property tax and rent relief to Pennsylvanians.
Victims and shooter identified in assassination attempt on Trump at Butler rally
The spectator at the event who was killed was identified as Corey Comperatore, 50, a former fire chief.
Boeing CEO apologizes to families for aircraft safety failings
Calhoun appeared at a hearing of the Investigations Subcommittee of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee to discuss recent failings of Boeing jets and the company’s treatment of whistleblowers.
Shapiro signs Paul Miller’s Law allowing police to ticket distracted drivers using handheld devices
Nearly 12 years after a grieving mother approached state Sen. Rosemary Brown at a community meeting and asked her to support a tougher distracted driving law, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday signed a ban on using handheld electronics behind the wheel.