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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

June 14, 2026

Teens need the freedom to learn the skills of adulthood

By BRANDON McGINLEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Over Memorial Day weekend, a few of my friends’ sons, 14 and 15 years old, se...

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Pennsylvania, the beautiful

By BRANDON McGINLEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

May 29, 2026

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — It’s a source of continual frustration for me that, by and large, Pennsylvanians don’t think of our state as unusually blessed with...

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Cracking the code on finicky walleyes

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

June 13, 2026

Walleyes are among the best eating fish on the planet. They are my favorite fish to eat and my favorite fish to catch. The walleye is also one of the ...

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Lifestyles

Repelling squirrels from birdseed

June 13, 2026

Dear Heloise: My husband enjoys feeding birds. We also have a lot of squirrels. The squirrels used to climb up the pole and eat the birdseed. So, he p...

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Gabby co-workers make it impossible to get things done

June 13, 2026

DEAR ABBY: At the company where I work, multiple departments share a workspace. While most of my colleagues are quiet and considerate, certain members...

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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: When is hot too hot?

June 13, 2026

CAREFUL: Higher temperatures and days filled with sunlight — while wonderful to see — can be dangerous for folks who take some common medications. We ...

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BLT’s ‘1776’ continues this weekend at Bromeley Family Theater

June 13, 2026

An enthusiastic, patriotic crowd attended the opening performance of Bradford Little Theatre's production of "1776" on Friday night at the Bromeley Fa...

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