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An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed

State-by-state figures from monthly utility bill data show, on average, American households paid roughly $110, or 6.4%, more for electricity in 2025, compared to 2024. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)When Pennsylvania s largest electric utility proposed a change to the...

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What to expect in Pennsylvania at the polls a week from today

A voter fills out his ballot at the Board of Elections office in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pa. October 20, 2026. (Photo by John Beale/Pennsylvania Capital-Star)One week out from Election Day, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt advised voters to be patient, both with those working the...

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New lawsuit: Feds, 20 states accuse Dollar General of years of misleading pricing

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states are suing discount retailer Dollar General over what officials claim were a pattern of “unlawful overcharges” dating back years.

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Robberies down, homicides up in Allentown, quarterly report says

Robberies decreased in Allentown during the summer, while homicides and reported rapes increased compared to the same period last year, according to a new report. On Tuesday, the City of Allentown released its first quarterly violent crime update, highlighting crime trends from July through...

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