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Pennsylvania public sector worker rights rated low in new report

PA News September 23, 2026

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania received low marks in a new assessment of state public-sector worker rights, while two bills the report identifies as potential reforms have remained in committee for more than a year. The state was one of 15 receiving a D in the latest edition of The Battle for Worker Freedom: Grading State Public Sector Labor Laws recently released by the Commonwealth Foundation. The report examines the sway of government unions across the 50 state legislatures and grades them based on how well it protects public workers’ rights over union executives’ ...

Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides and flooding in Mexico's southwest

National News September 23, 2026

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Southwestern Mexico braced for coastal flooding and mudslides Wednesday after Polo, a powerful Pacific cyclone, became a major hurricane. Forecasters also warned that Hawaii could face another onslaught of harsh weather later in the week. Hurricane Polo, an "extremely ...

Teatro La Plaza brings contemporary ‘Hamlet’ to Penn State

Local News September 23, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — A contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” featuring Peruvian actors with Down syndrome will take the stage at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium next month. Teatro La Plaza will make its Penn State debut at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. The production will ...

Prayer Breakfast of the Alleghenies Oct. 22 in Altoona

Local News September 23, 2026

ALTOONA — The Prayer Breakfast of the Alleghenies will be Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Blair County Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Dr., Altoona. The breakfast brings together business leaders, government officials, pastors, community leaders, and others from throughout the Alleghenies for a morning of prayer, worship and encouragement. This year's keynote speaker is Vince Smith, executive director of the Keystone Family Alliance, a Pennsylvania organization working to mobilize churches and Christians to care for children and families impacted by foster ...

Things to do: Goose Day activities display weekend flavor

Local News September 23, 2026

LEWISTOWN — Goose Day in the Juniata River Valley, and it’s almost time to let the good times roll for the centuries-old celebration. Kick off the fun with Lucky Friday in Downtown Lewistown from 5 to 10 p.m., featuring an incredible Drone Light Show at 9:30 p.m. on Friday. Then continue ...

Pa. consumers may be eligible for generic drug settlement funds

Local News September 23, 2026

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians who purchased certain generic prescription drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 could be eligible for compensation from settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices. Attorney General Dave Sunday is encouraging consumers to check their eligibility following preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval to a distribution plan filed by Pennsylvania and a coalition of 47 other states and territories. The ...