Melissa DeCasper, left, will succeed Nicole Wells as administrator at Chapel Ridge. Wells has accepted the assistant administrator position with Bradford Ecumenical Home.

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May 6, 2026

DeCasper to lead Chapel Ridge

Officials at Bradford Ecumenical Home Inc. announced the appointment of Melissa DeCasper as administ...

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Waste of the Day: Billions in weapons cost overruns

May 6, 2026

The Army and Navy found 14 weapons systems that had “critical cost growth” in 2023 and 2024, meaning it will cost at least 25% more than expected to m...

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Rebates won’t solve America’s rising drug cost problem

By NICOLE STALLINGS RealClearPennsylvania

May 6, 2026

In Washington, drug manufacturers are advocating to use rebates to undermine a critical program that supports health care for underserved communities....

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Act 13 a smart deal for Pennsylvania

By JIM WELTY The Center Square

May 6, 2026

When Pennsylvania’s Act 13 was signed into law 14 years ago, the goal of the bipartisan policy was straightforward: encourage responsible natural gas ...

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Bill would end state funding for minors’ gender transitions

May 6, 2026

HARRISBURG — State Sens. Chris Gebhard, R-Lebanon, and Cris Dush, R-Brookville, announced legislation to end state funding for the gender transition o...

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DeFoor releases compliance audits for county offices, district courts

May 6, 2026

HARRISBURG — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announced the release of compliance audits for district courts and county government offices across 23 ...

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