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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

Transitioning to outpatient care center

By SARA FURLONG news@bradfordera.com

February 17, 2026

(Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information available from hospital officials and state Rep. Martin Causer Tuesday afterno...

Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could alter 2026 election

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Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could alter 2026 election

By ANDREW RICE The Center Square

Feb 20, 2026

WASHINGTON — The 2026 midterm elections will now be shaped around candidates' response to the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the bulk of President T...

Everyday Economics: The jobs report mirage: Hiring looks fine until revisions hit

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Everyday Economics: The jobs report mirage: Hiring looks fine until revisions hit

By ORPHE DIVOUNGUY The Center Square

Feb 20, 2026

(The Center Square) – Last week’s jobs report said the U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January. But the more consequential news landed in the fine print: t...

U.S. Supreme Court to revisit birthright citizenship in April

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U.S. Supreme Court to revisit birthright citizenship in April

By ANDREW RICE The Center Square

Feb 20, 2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 1 over whether to uphold birthright citizenship in the United States. Trump v. Barbar...

Climate and energy experts praise Trump’s Endangerment Finding repeal

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Climate and energy experts praise Trump’s Endangerment Finding repeal

By TATE MILLER The Center Square

Feb 20, 2026

(The Center Square) – Climate and energy experts have praised President Donald Trump’s recent elimination of former President Barack Obama’s Endangerm...

Federal government issues guidance on prayer in schools

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Federal government issues guidance on prayer in schools

By ESTHER WICKHAM The Center Square

Feb 20, 2026

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance on prayer in public schools, outlining requirements that are tied to federa...

Canadian metal fabricator expands to WNY to cut tariff costs

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Canadian metal fabricator expands to WNY to cut tariff costs

By KEVIN TAMPONE, Syracuse.com

Feb 19, 2026

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A Canadian metal fabrication company plans to launch a plant in Niagara Falls that will create up to 17 jobs and help the compan...

Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures

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Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures

By JOSH FUNK - AP Transportation Writer

Feb 19, 2026

More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualifie...

Genealogy sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie’s case might turn to them

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Genealogy sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie’s case might turn to them

By ED WHITE - Associated Press

Feb 19, 2026

Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases, the same step that police took to unravel a...

Cardinal says Vatican won’t join Trump’s Board of Peace

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Cardinal says Vatican won’t join Trump’s Board of Peace

By BRETT ROWLAND The Center Square

Feb 18, 2026

(The Center Square) – The Vatican won't join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza. Vatican Secretary of State Car...

After calling police for help, Brentwood man arrested by ICE at court

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After calling police for help, Brentwood man arrested by ICE at court

By JACOB GEANOUS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Feb 18, 2026

(TNS) — Maklim Escalante called Brentwood police to report that a drunken man had shown up to his house uninvited and tried to force his way in, accor...

Many Dems still down on Democratic Party, new poll finds

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Many Dems still down on Democratic Party, new poll finds

By LINLEY SANDERS - Associated Press

Feb 18, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic candidates have notched a series of wins in recent special elections — but a new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democrat...

Pennsylvania man cleared after 43 years in prison for murder denied bail during deportation fight

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Pennsylvania man cleared after 43 years in prison for murder denied bail during deportation fight

By MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press

Feb 17, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who spent 43 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned — only to be taken straight into immig...

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

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

By ESTHER WICKHAM The Center Square

Feb 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...

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?

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As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?

By MARC LEVY Associated Press

Feb 13, 2026

HARRISBURG (AP) — As outrage spreads over energy-hungry data centers, politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers have found rare bipar...

Lawmakers probe nationwide child care fraud

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Lawmakers probe nationwide child care fraud

By ANDREW RICE The Center Square

Feb 13, 2026

(The Center Square) — A bipartisan group of senators probed allegations of fraud in the child care industry on Thursday. The lawmakers called for grea...

Thompson announces re-election bid

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Thompson announces re-election bid

Feb 12, 2026

HOWARD — Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Pa., announced his candidacy for reelection to the 15th Congressional District. "Serving you in the House ...

These popular beers have gotten more expensive: ‘Insane!’

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These popular beers have gotten more expensive: ‘Insane!’

Feb 11, 2026

(TNS) — It’s no secret that the food and beverage industry is grappling with inflation. And these beer brands are no exception. According to TastingTa...

Strange space signal pulsed toward Earth for multiple hours, baffling scientists

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Strange space signal pulsed toward Earth for multiple hours, baffling scientists

Feb 11, 2026

(TNS) — There are those who like to point out that we know more about space than the ocean , stoking a feeling of existential dread that we inhabit th...

Who will donate to GT Thompson, Bilger in 2026 race?

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Who will donate to GT Thompson, Bilger in 2026 race?

By TREBOR MAITIN Centre Daily Times

Feb 11, 2026

STATE COLLEGE (TNS) — The U.S. House in race in Centre County features two champion high school athletes, but one of them finds himself in an unfavora...

Creating art for US coins is tricky. These Pa. artists have made a career of it.

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Creating art for US coins is tricky. These Pa. artists have made a career of it.

By ASHA PRIHAR Spotlight PA

Feb 10, 2026

(This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, ...