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

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February 16, 2026

Shapiro charged taxpayers for luxury hotels, critics question spending

By MARK STRICHERZ The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat and a likely 2028 presidentia...

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Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that ‘exposed’ workers to explosion at US Steel plant

By MARC LEVY Associated Press

February 16, 2026

HARRISBURG (AP) — A federal safety agency investigating an August blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh that left two workers dead said it found...

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Nation & World

U.S. colleges report $5.2B in foreign funds for 2025

By ESTHER WICKHAM The Center Square

February 16, 2026

(The Center Square) – American colleges and universities have received $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts in 2025, according to data from the...

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Lifestyles

Friendly professional tired of getting hit on at work

February 16, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I work in a place where being friendly to customers is part of my job requirement, but I feel like many guys interpret this the wrong way. ...

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Lifestyles

Showing up to doctors’ offices early

February 16, 2026

Dear Heloise: Regarding Mr. Kupstas' comment that was published in a recent column, I expect medical office staff to provide patients with clear sched...

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Local News, PA State News

Cyber charter school money management under scrutiny

By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square

February 16, 2026

HARRISBURG – Cyber charter schools collect millions from taxpayers across the state, though academic achievement lags districts by wide margins. Porti...

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