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Giffords PAC backs 9 Pennsylvania candidates

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(The Center Square) – A national gun safety organization is backing candidates in several races in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2026 midterm election, which includes an $850,000 advertising investment into a closely watched U.S. House race. Led by former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who survived an assassination attempt in 2011, the Giffords PAC has endorsed nine candidates in Pennsylvania this cycle. The organization is supporting Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in his bid for a second term over Republican challenger Stacy Garrity, the state’s Treasurer. “Governor Josh ...

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Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on education issues

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HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania will spend nearly 40% of its $50.8 billion budget on education this year. The size of that obligation, and its impact on children, teenagers, and college students across the commonwealth, make it an enormous part of annual spending talks. Unsurprisingly, it’s a prominent issue in the 2026 race for governor. Incumbent Democrat Josh Shapiro has spent his governorship threading a needle on education. He has backed big spending increases, particularly for the commonwealth’s most inadequately funded public school districts. At the same time, he’s supported ...

PennDOT sets maintenance work across region

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LEWISTOWN — Motorists in Mifflin and Juniata counties can expect maintenance crews on a number of area roads next week as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation conducts bridge work, pavement maintenance, patching and other projects. In Mifflin County, bridge maintenance and cleaning is scheduled Monday through Wednesday on Route 322 westbound at the bridge spanning Woodland Road and Tea Creek, about one mile north of Reedsville in Brown Township. The work will take place on or beyond the shoulder and is expected to have little, if any, impact on traffic. Joint and crack ...

Joyfull event highlights Indigenous arts, culture

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s Center for the Performing Arts will host a free event celebrating Indigenous arts and culture Oct. 12 at the HUB-Robeson Center. The Joyfull: Feast Edition will begin at 6 p.m. in Alumni Hall and feature Dakota Sioux rapper, songwriter and producer Stuart ...

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BURNHAM — PA CareerLink Mifflin County will host its Fall Job Fair Thursday, Oct. 8, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Juniata Valley YMCA, 105 1st Ave., Burnham. Early entrance for veterans occurs at 12:30 p.m. Connect directly with hiring managers from top local employers in manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, education, service, government and construction. Opportunities include part-time and full-time roles across all experience levels, from entry-level through advanced positions, as well as technical and professional openings. The Job Fair is free and open to the public, and ...