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Elevated fire danger in central Pa. through Thursday evening

The National Weather Service issued an alert Thursday at 8:34 a.m. for elevated fire danger until 7 p.m. for Sullivan, Columbia, Schuylkill, Lebanon and Lancaster counties. Dry, windy...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 8:40 AM EDT

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Fire weather concerns Thursday as warm, dry conditions develop

The National Weather Service says warm temperatures reaching the mid-70s, low humidity and increasing afternoon winds could create elevated concerns for fire spread Thursday across Pennsylvania. A significant...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

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Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival jury

American actress and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal will head up the jury of the Venice Film Festival, organisers said Thursday. Organisers announced her appointment as jury president.

Published Apr 23, 2026, 7:55 AM EDT

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New No. 1 in High School Baseball Rankings for April 23

There’s a new No. 1 in the high school baseball rankings for April 23. The poll leans heavily on recent results — a necessary approach given local parity...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

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Tomato and Orzo Soup with Marinated Feta

This easy tomato-and-orzo soup is designed for when fresh tomatoes are out of season and you only have tomato paste on hand. Bone broth in the base adds...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Easton-area youth programs win $1.3M in state safety grants

Four organizations serving youth in Easton and Wilson Borough received more than $1.3 million in state grants intended to keep young people safe through supervised programs and activities,...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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NCAA qualifier Jayden Scott commits to Lehigh wrestling

Jayden Scott, a 141/149-pound wrestler and former NCAA qualifier who competed for North Carolina, entered the transfer portal and has committed to Lehigh University. He brings 50 career...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Should I retire after my grant-funded job ends?

A woman in her early 60s was informed her grant-funded job will end in a couple months because of the federal financial situation. With a husband who can’t...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 6:55 AM EDT

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Isaias returns on 2026 Atlantic storm list

The Atlantic tropical cyclone season runs June 1 through November. The 2026 name list, released last month, includes Isaias — the 2020 storm that brought tornadoes and record...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

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Africa faces 86M-tonne fuel shortfall by 2040, AFC warns

The Africa Finance Corporation said Thursday that the Iran war has exposed Africa's vulnerability to fuel chokepoints and projected an 86 million-tonne fuel shortfall by 2040. The warning...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 6:29 AM EDT

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Meta to Headline Stereo Africa Festival in Dakar

Rising reggae star Meta Dia will headline this year's Stereo Africa Festival in Dakar. The festival spotlights contemporary African music and the sounds of the diaspora.

Published Apr 23, 2026, 6:25 AM EDT

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How to deal with dead zones in your yard

It’s one of the most vexing frustrations of gardening: no matter what you plant in a certain spot, it dies. The article outlines the three main issues that...

Published Apr 23, 2026, 6:12 AM EDT