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Himanshu’s TNA Impact Review 7.17.25
Hey there, TNA fans! It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time for another episode of TNA iMPACT! I’m Himanshu (you can follow me on Twitter @Himanshu_Doi) and you know how this works. Tonight on iMPACT, TNA World Champion Trick Williams teams with...

States sue over federal rule impacting ACA coverage
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with attorneys general from 20 other states, has filed a lawsuit against a new federal regulation. The rule in question, set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for...

Pennsylvania’s state universities consider course sharing
For many colleges, financial woes often result in layoffs and academic program cuts, especially for those with low enrollments. But Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, which has faced years of declining enrollment, announced a plan...

Pennsylvania’s public universities to open new learning paths for students with course sharing initiative
In a promising shift for students across Pennsylvania, the state’s public university system, known as PASSHE (Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education), is launching a new course-sharing initiative that could expand academic access and...

All-Delco Girls Lacrosse: Springfield triumvirate powered trio of titles
In addition to Player of the Year Quinn Whitaker of Episcopal Academy, the All-Delco team includes: Episcopal Academy goalie Grace Holland clears during a game against Agnes Irwin this season. (PETE BANNAN/MediaNews Group) Grace Holland, Episcopal...

Lancaster County activists attempt dialogue with Rep. Smucker’s office to challenge GOP agenda
July 12, 2025 | 5:00 AM By Jaxon White/LNP | LancasterOnline Jaxon White / LNP | LancasterOnline Dan Reynolds, of Manheim Township, led a crowd of more than 150 people through chants in downtown Lancaster’s Penn Square on Feb. 22, 2025, during a...

Children Need a Unique Approach for Dermatologic Laser Use
Children can benefit from a variety of dermatologic laser procedures, from hair removal to treatment of scars and vascular anomalies. However, the data on the safety and effectiveness of lasers for treating skin conditions in pediatric patients is...

Delaware County is one of dozens of Pa. counties facing a dire teacher shortage. This community college program is aiming to fix it.
Monica Taylor calls Delaware County Community College’s Teacher Education Program a way to “grow your own.” When Taylor — chair of the Delaware County Council and lifelong educator — joined the council and the state board of education’s higher...

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia adds ChristianaCare to network of affiliates
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is adding Delaware’s ChristianaCare to its network of affiliated health systems, the two nonprofit healthcare providers said Tuesday. The agreement is expected to take effect next spring. The goal is to increase...

Embracing Local History: Part 164 – NINEVEH, ADAIR COUNTY’S UTOPIAN COMMUNITY – CHAPTER 2
By Blytha Ellis, President Adair County Historical Society and Museum Last week, we described the early life of Dr. Wilhelm “William” Heinrich Keil (1812-1877) who was responsible for starting three utopian communities, two in Missouri and one in...

Republicans Just Launched An Open Revolt Against Trump’s Deportation Operation
As we approach the six-month mark of Donald Trump’s second term in office, it’s hard to think of another administration in modern history that’s faced more resistance from within — that is to say, resistance from within its own party — when it...

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, July 7, 2025
Pennsylvania PA’s Lottery Allowed to Allocate More Money to Player Payouts Lawmakers passed legislation last week aimed at raising millions of more dollars for senior citizens by allowing the Pennsylvania Lottery to funnel more funds into rent...

Activists stage ‘die-in’ demonstration near Hill to Hill Bridge, trying to draw attention to possible Medicaid cut effects
Hundreds of commuters entering and exiting Bethlehem’s Hill to Hill Bridge passed by a makeshift graveyard on Monday evening, consisting of dozens of activists trying to draw attention to the possible effects of Medicaid cuts set to take effect in...

All-Delco Girls Lacrosse: Quinn Whitaker fulfills family legacy in historic Episcopal season
NEWTOWN SQUARE — The pathway in the Whitaker household was well-worn by the time Quinn Whitaker came along. The youngest of three siblings, Quinn fell into the same routine as eldest sister Devon and middle brother Tristan. All three would start...

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Children's Health Broadly Declining in the United States
Measures like mental health and obesity, as well as infant and child mortality, are on the rise, requiring policy interventions and improved societal infrastructure to prioritize health of the country's youngest generation PHILADELPHIA, July 8,...

Pennsylvania’s Norwood Financial and PB Bankshares announce merger
Norwood Financial and PB Bankshares, both based in Pennsylvania, have sealed a merger deal valued at around $54.9m. The deal will see PB Bankshares integrate into Norwood Financial, strengthening the latter’s presence in Central and Southeastern...

Polish group in Passaic honors milestone with life-size bronze statue of Casimir Pulaski
PASSAIC — A life-size bronze statue of Casimir Pulaski atop his horse was erected on the lawn of a church in the city to mark the 20th anniversary of the existence of the Pulaski Parade Committee. The completion and dedication of the statue of the...
Penn National Director Of Racing Eric Johnston Retires
Penn National Director Of Racing Eric Johnston Retires originally appeared on Paulick Report. Eric Johnston, director of racing & sportsbook for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course since 2014, has announced his retirement, effective Aug....

Gender Cult Month Grade — FAIL
So-called “Pride Month” this year was … not so much. I noted last July that corporate support for DEI was already in decline. That was largely due to backlash from some woke corporate marketing campaigns in 2023 pandering to the gender-confusion...

Letter: Harrisburg should focus on practical issues
Harrisburg should focus on practical issues Editor: While Pennsylvania residents stay informed about congressional activities in D.C., many remain unaware of equally impactful decisions being made in our state legislature in Harrisburg. The...