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Philadelphia homestead exemption and tax freeze: How to apply

As part of the budget deal struck this week, homeowners will see an increased homestead exemption and some low-income owners can freeze their bills. ....

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Montgomery County raises Pride flag

Officials came together on Monday to raise the Pride flag, commemorating Pride Month in Montgomery County. ....

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Montgomery County raises Pride flag

Officials came together on Monday to raise the Pride flag, commemorating Pride Month in Montgomery County. ....

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Study by Pitt-Bradford prof shows rural students had more mental stress during pandemic

BRADFORD, Pa. — The COVID-19 pandemic was a tipping point for the mental health of already vulnerable middle and high school students, according to a study by Dr. Shailendra Gajanan, ....

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Guest column: Pa. Department of Environmental Protection needs more funding and staff

The DEP needs more boots on the ground to engage in inspection activity and more compliance personnel to enforce environmental laws and regulation, this lawmaker believes. ....

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