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Your Green Card Case Just Got a Lot Harder to Predict. Here's What Changed Today

A broader "public charge" test for green cards starts today. See what counts against applicants now, who's exempt, and where a 22-state suit stands.

Latin Times · Sep 19

Trust in Measles Vaccine Safety Fell to 76 Percent from 84 Percent as Pennsylvania Counts Four Deaths

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 76 percent of Americans call the MMR vaccine safe for children, down from 84 percent in 2020. What it means for parents.

Medical Daily · Sep 18

Pennsylvania teacher preserved his white pumpkin for nearly 40 years; gardeners now grow it too

Wayne Fortna, a Pennsylvania teacher, preserved a unique cream-colored pumpkin variety for decades. He found solace in gardening after serving as a tank commander during World War II. His daughter helped save the heirloom seeds through a local museum after his passing. The Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum maintained…

The Times of India · Sep 18

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Pennsylvania Will Withdraw Its CDC Outbreak Aid Request Unless the Agency Publicly Counts Four Measles Deaths

Pennsylvania tied its CDC outbreak-aid request to federal recognition of four measles deaths. HHS called it blackmail. What families should know.

Medical Daily · Sep 18

Pennsylvania Officially Counts Four Measles Deaths While the Federal Tally Stays at Zero Under a Changed Method

Pennsylvania's health department confirmed two more measles deaths as cases hit 731. The CDC's national count remains zero after a data source change.

Medical Daily · Sep 18

Painter pays $192,000 for 1902 lighthouse, plans to turn it into a learning hub

For more than a century, the 1902 Hooper Island Lighthouse has stood three miles offshore in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. Years of exposure have left the historic structure badly in need of repair, but its latest owner sees an opportunity to give it a new purpose. Pennsylvania painter Rich Cucé paid…

The Times of India · Sep 18

In 1937, a Pennsylvania barber saved lettuce seeds beside his shop register; nearly 90 years later, gardeners can still buy the variety

A Pennsylvania family preserved a unique Bibb lettuce variety for ninety years. This heritage lettuce was originally grown by the Zimmerman family. The seeds were passed down through generations, ensuring its survival. Home gardens act as vital reservoirs for genetic diversity. This practice supports future crop resilience against environmental challenges.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

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CDC Help Request Turns Into Measles Death Count Standoff as Pennsylvania Cases Reach 731

Pennsylvania says measles has infected 731 people across 38 counties, with 141 hospitalisations and four associated deaths, while the CDC dashboard reports zero fatalities.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Pennsylvania asks CDC for emergency help as measles outbreak spreads

State reportedly asks for emergency assistance as state Democratic governor spars with US health secretary

The Guardian - US · Sep 17

With US measles deaths on the rise, local officials are stepping in where RFK Jr won’t

As the country’s top public health official spends his time in office undermining science, doctors and advocates mount an urgent campaign for childhood vaccines

The Guardian - US · Sep 17

ISIS-inspired shooting suspect identified as former Reddit moderator

A man accused of preparing an ISIS-inspired mass shooting was identified in a social-media post as a former moderator of r/doordash, Reddit’s community for the food-delivery platform DoorDash. The account operated under the username “u/i_love_femboys6969”. Federal records identify its user as Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, of Valencia, Pennsylvania.

The Times of India · Sep 17

Renaming Lake Erie? US City Council passes satirical resolution to name it 'Gulf of Cleaveland', says it's 'shockingly dumb' but why should Trump have all the fun

Inspired by President Donald Trump renaming Lake Ontario and Lake America, a city council has even passed the resolution to rename Lake Erie as the "Gulf of Cleaveland". There was simmering tension over Lake Erie as Pennsylvania state Rep David Maloney proposed renaming Lake Erie as "Lake Pennsylvania" arguing that…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Republican senator blames Trump administration policies for measles deaths in Pennsylvania

Health committee chair Bill Cassidy said fatal outbreak of disease is a ‘terrible legacy’ for Trump administration

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Pennsylvania Confirms Fourth Measles-Associated Death as Mifflin County Teen Dies of Rare Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation

Pennsylvania confirmed its fourth measles-associated death of 2026 after a coroner said an unvaccinated Mifflin County 18-year-old died of a rare brain complication.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

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Roll Call · Sep 16

Environmental groups launch new canvassing effort to boost Democrats

A pair of environmental groups are launching new field programs in seven competitive House districts, seeking to reach out to voters while coordinating with key Democratic campaigns. The paid canvassing efforts by the League of Conservation Voters and NRDC Action Fund, shared first with CQ Roll Call, take advantage of…

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Unvaccinated teenager becomes fourth measles-related death in Pennsylvania

None of the four individuals were vaccinated, according to the state health department

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

Fourth person dies of measles-associated illness in US

All deaths occurred in Pennsylvania, in worst year since 1992 for one of the most contagious diseases

The Independent UK · Sep 15

A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania officials are reporting a fourth measles-associated death

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International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Pennsylvania Man Charged After FBI Seizes Rifle and 190 Rounds in Alleged ISIS Plot

Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, has been charged in Pennsylvania after FBI agents allegedly seized a rifle, magazines and about 190 rounds of ammunition during an investigation into a suspected ISIS-inspired attack plot.

The Conversation · Sep 15

Pittsburgh’s kindergartners fall below the measles safety threshold, testing the city’s vaccine legacy

It takes a lot to knock football out of the headlines in Pittsburgh. But reports of measles cases, exposure alerts and calls for residents to double-check their vaccination status have dominated local news since August 2026.

Capital & Main · Sep 15

Pennsylvania’s Amazon Data Center Boom Is Fueled by a Lucrative Tax Break

Repealing the exemption, which could cost the state billions, has failed repeatedly despite bipartisan support.

The Times of India · Sep 15

Who is Jonathan Hunter Kramer? Pennsylvania man arrested with rifle, 190 rounds of fire in alleged IS-inspired plot

A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing federal terrorism-related charges after FBI agents arrested him with a semiautomatic rifle, rifle magazines and about 190 rounds of ammunition that prosecutors say were being acquired for a planned attack.

The Times of India · Sep 15

Penn’s Cave owners want 1,500-acre property preserved as a state park

Long before tourists arrived by boat, Penn’s Cave was simply a dark opening in the Pennsylvania countryside. In 1795, an Irish pastor descended into the hole and found a vast underground world of stalactites, stalagmites and icy water. More than two centuries later, the cave remains much as nature made…

The Conversation · Sep 15

How libraries in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvania communities evolved from subscription clubs to vital public institutions

As a librarian who researches and writes about library history in Pennsylvania, I was delighted to see the American Library Association’s efforts to celebrate its 150th anniversary this year, while making several mentions of Pennsylvania.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Pennsylvania Woman Had Active Measles When She Died, Postmortem Test Shows, While CDC Still Lists No Measles Deaths

A test taken after death confirmed active measles in a 40-year-old Jefferson County woman. What it means for Pennsylvania's count and the CDC's.

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