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Pennsylvania’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is the lone Pa. GOP vote against the ‘big, beautiful bill’
House Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic spending and tax policy package Thursday — without the help of one Pennsylvania member: U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, a moderate who represents Bucks County, joined...

2 Republicans refused to bend to Trump's pressure to support the mega-bill Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania were the only Republicans to vote against the legislation. »
President Donald Trump's major tax cut and spending bill passed the House on Thursday, but not without some Republican opposition. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania voted against the legislation alongside...

SafeSport paid an investigator’s way to training, socials despite knowing he had legal problems
U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO Ju'Riese Colón testifies during The Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) DENVER — Less than a week after the...
Trump: Economy in Second Term Will Blow First Term’s Away
President Donald Trump on Thursday night boasted about how the U.S. economy is roaring and that its performance in his second term will “blow away” how it fared in his first term, which he often has touted as the “greatest economy in history.”...

Portage Historical Society reveals flag project, future enhancements at Kondisko Park site
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Portage Area Historical Society continues to highlight the town's history with a series of projects. The latest project was held Thursday at the Kondisko Park Site, where a united flag was raised onto a lighted...

Maryland Proposes Strict Limits on Sportsbook Promo Deductions
Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since...

Accused but Innocent in Pennsylvania? Your 6th Amendment Rights Explained Simply
Being accused of a crime can feel overwhelming, especially if you know you’re innocent. The justice system might seem intimidating, but you have powerful protections on your side. One of the most important is the 6th Amendment to the U.S....

Justin Gaethje warns Bo Nickal about a ‘rough’ future after first UFC loss… ‘I feel bad’
Justin Gaethje isn’t expecting things to get any easier for Bo Nickal following his first defeat in mixed martial arts. Nickal, a three-time NCAA Division I national champion and three-time Big Ten Conference champion out of Pennsylvania State...

Pennsylvania updates insurance laws to use respectful language for disabilities
State Rep. Tina Pickett | Pennsylvania 110th Legislative DistrictState Rep. Tina Pickett | Pennsylvania 110th Legislative District Rep. Tina Pickett's legislation to update Pennsylvania's insurance laws by removing outdated language has been...

Pennsylvania company purchases Blossburg foundry plant
A Pennsylvania-based company acquired the Blossburg foundry plant this past Friday, June 27. Rytoriacap Inc. acquired the foundry and associated facilities in Blossburg from ASC Engineered Solutions, which acquired the plant in 2024. ASC plans to...

First Lady Invites Military Families to Preview Holiday Decor
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 12.02.2014 Courtesy Story First Lady Michelle Obama invited service members, veterans, wounded warriors and their families to be the first to see this year’s White House holiday decorations, centering around the theme, “A...

Will state bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports be upheld? US Supreme Court to weigh in
The US Supreme Court agreed on Thursday (July 3) to hear challenges to state laws banning transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports. The high court said it will take up appeals involving laws enacted in Idaho and West Virginia that...

Best Online Casinos: Top Real Money Gambling Sites Of 2025
(MENAFN- ACCESSWIRE) GLENDALE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 3, 2025 / Online gambling in 2025 has become the default choice for millions of users seeking real money gaming from home or on the go. With over 40 U.S. states now offering regulated...

Road 2 Riches gang taken down in Brooklyn after bragging about murder, shootings on social media: D.A.
A band of teenage gang members who dubbed themselves Road 2 Riches unleashed wave after wave of gunfire on the streets of Brooklyn, killing a rival’s brother and wounding an innocent 68-year-old in a string of shootings, according to prosecutors....

'Big, Beautiful Bill': Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick votes 'no' twice
PHILADELPHIA - The House has advanced President Donald Trump's $3.3 trillion "big, beautiful bill" after voting Thursday afternoon. What we know: The 940-page "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," as it is now formally titled, cuts spending on Medicaid,...

Hot-Off-The-Press: State Stimulus Checks Coming in July 2025 – URGENT UPDATE
Nationwide – As July begins, federal stimulus checks are still not being issued, but several states are distributing their own “stimulus” or rebate payments. While there’s no new federal Economic Impact Payment, states like New York, California,...

Gem City Sportsmen's Club awarded $50K grant through improvement program
Daniel Laughlin, Pennsylvania State Senator from 49th District (R) | Official websiteDaniel Laughlin, Pennsylvania State Senator from 49th District (R) | Official website Senator Dan Laughlin has announced that the Gem City Sportsmen’s Club in...

This Sydney institution has ranked as Australia’s best university
Show me a Sydneysider and I’ll show you a person who isn’t shy about singing the praises of our stunning Harbour city. Top tier dining – we got it. Beautiful beaches – we got ‘em. World renowned universities – tick, tick, tick. According to a...

Penn State Extension hotline expands
UNIVERSITY PARK Extension hotline expands A Penn State Extension toll-free hotline that provides quick updates on the latest disease and pest management issues for Pennsylvania vegetable, fruit and greenhouse growers has expanded to include new...

Supreme Court Intervenes in Trump’s Trans Athlete Culture War
The Supreme Court is wading into one of the most divisive cultural issues: transgender athletes in women’s sports. The court agreed Thursday to examine a pair of cases where trans athletes have challenged statewide bans on their participation on...