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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks in Falls Township in August.

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January 27, 2026

Pa. Democrats defend Shapiro amid some criticism over book, ambition

By BENJAMIN KAIL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Several Pennsylvania Democrats expressed support for Gov. Josh Shapiro Sunday a...

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Bonnies look to buck trends on the road against Duquesne

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

January 27, 2026

The Bonnies (12-8, 1-6) face Duquesne (11-9, 3-4) on the road on Wednesday, in a tilt between two teams seemingly moving in opposite directions. The B...

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Red Cross reports blood shortage; local drives scheduled in February

Local drives scheduled in February

January 27, 2026

The American Red Cross reports a severe national blood shortage, with hospital demand outpacing donations and reducing the available blood supply by a...

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Nation reels from second ICE shooting

January 27, 2026

Enough is enough. With two people now dead in Minneapolis, it’s time for everyone involved to do what’s necessary to defuse the tension and to avoid f...

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Other Voices: Democracy in perspective

January 27, 2026

While the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection is passed, Americans must sdtill confront a difficult truth: the violence and division that erupted t...

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Pa.’s SNAP numbers falling — debate is just beginning

By ATHAN KOUTSIOUROUMBAS RealClearPennsylvania

January 27, 2026

Did it actually work? It is what we hope most policymakers ask themselves after a piece of legislation is passed. In the case of work requirements for...

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