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These Pennsylvania stores shuttered. Spirit Halloween is taking them over
WHTM - Pennsylvania
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August 15, 2025
(NEXSTAR) — Big Lots, Bed Bath & Beyond, American Freight, Rite Aid, Party City, JOANN, Forever 21. They’ve all closed stores within the last year due to bankruptcy filings. But now, those shuttered storefronts are getting another life — a...
Reacher: 5 Biggest Differences from the Movies to the Show
Sportskeeda
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August 17, 2025
Reacher has gained a lot of fanbase in both television and film formats. The character first appeared on the screen in two films starring Tom Cruise. However, later, Amazon Prime launched a television show featuring Alan Ritchson in the leading...
Monroeville artist featured at Murrysville library art gallery
Murrysville Star - Pennsylvania
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August 17, 2025
Cathy Kernan’s paintings, made with pastels and watercolors, showcase the beauty of landscapes, from sweeping snow-covered mountain vistas to intimate woodlands. Kernan, 72, of Monroeville is a member of the East Suburban Artists League and joins...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 12:00 a.m. EDT
WKBT - Wisconsin
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MLB-best Brewers rally again, set franchise single-season record for consecutive victories with 14 CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers set a single-season franchise record with their 14th straight victory Saturday. And, in keeping with recent...
The 15 Best Mark Ruffalo Movies, Ranked
/FILM - Indiana
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August 17, 2025
With Mark Ruffalo such a prominent staple in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's hard to believe he was scorned by studios before he joined the Avengers. But beyond his superhero projects, Mark Ruffalo has had one of the most robust and varied...
Pennsylvania firefighter dies from injuries sustained while battling fire in Croydon
6 ABC Action News
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August 16, 2025
He was injured battling a fire on August 8th after someone set a parked van on fire on the 700 block of Cedar Avenue. Pennsylvania firefighter dies from injuries sustained while battling fire in Croydon CROYDON, Pennsylvania, (WPVI) -- A...
QB battle between Hoenstine, Whitfield embraced by Saint Francis Red Flash
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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LORETTO — Iron sharpens iron, and that’s exactly what Saint Francis hopes will happen with its quarterback competition currently happening in training camp as the Red Flash prepare for their final season in the NEC. The competition features two...
Clarendon Hills stays alive in Little League World Series with win over Pennsylvania
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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CBS News Live CBS Sports HQ Live Clarendon Hills bounced back from a lopsided loss in the first round of the Little League World Series to beat the Mid-Atlantic Region champion from Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday 3-2. After Henry...
Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2024 No. 1 pick Konnor Griffin getting promoted to Altoona Curve
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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Konnor Griffin RICHMOND, Va. — The Altoona Curve lost to Richmond, 6-5, on Sunday night, but extra help is on the way as the Curve look to win the second half Eastern League Southwest Division championship. Sources confirmed to the Altoona Mirror...
Steelers rookies show improvement in preseason loss to Buccaneers
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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The Associated Press Steelers rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon sacks Tampa Bay quarterback Kyle Trask during the first half Saturday. PITTSBURGH — For a high school football coach, Teddy Bridgewater can still sling it. The well-traveled...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:26 p.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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MLB-best Brewers rally again, set franchise single-season record for consecutive victories with 14 CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers set a single-season franchise record with their 14th straight victory Saturday. And, in keeping with recent...
Pennsylvania government agencies aim to expand employees’ use of artificial intelligence
The Latrobe Bulletin - Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania is pushing to expand the use of artificial intelligence tools in government agencies, and local governments are set to follow suit. For local and state agencies, it’s a way to ease the workload by directing artificial intelligence to...
Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Offers up to $300 Bonus for NFL Preseason Week 2, MLB
SportsHandle
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August 16, 2025
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Transgender runner Evie Parts takes legal action against NCAA and Swarthmore College over sports ban
The Times of India
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Transgender runner Evie Parts takes legal action against NCAA and Swarthmore College over sports ban (Image via Getty) Evie Parts, a long-distance runner from Towson, Maryland, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and Swarthmore College. She...
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce week focused on social media safety amid rising child exploitation concerns
West Montgomery Times - Pennsylvania
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August 14, 2025
A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has introduced a resolution to designate August 17 through 23, 2025, as “Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week” in the state. The effort is aimed at addressing the increasing problem of online child...
First annual Delco Chalk Festival with larger-than-life drawings in Chester, Pennsylvania
CBS 3 Philly - Pennsylvania
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Some incredible artists are creating larger-than-life chalk drawings for the first-ever Delco Chalk Festival. Over a dozen local and nationally recognized chalk artists are transforming a street into a pop-up gallery this weekend. It's right...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 9:06 p.m. EDT
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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Robert MacIntyre up to the test and holds 4-shot lead over Scheffler in BMW Championship OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Robert MacIntyre passed a big test in the BMW Championship. He had a five-shot lead over the best player in the world and held his...
Exploring varsity sport readiness in college cricket: A content analysis of the stated purpose of existing college cricket clubs
The Sport Journal
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August 16, 2025
Authors: Martin Barrett1 and Jeffrey R. Farr2 1Department of Recreation and Parks Management, Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD, USA 2Department of Hospitality and Sport Management, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA Corresponding...
Chairwoman Lisa McClain highlights tax cuts and local engagement on social media
Pontiac Times - Michigan
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August 16, 2025
Chairwoman Lisa McClain, U.S. Congresswoman representing Michigan’s 9th district since 2021, recently used her social media platform to highlight legislative achievements and community engagement in her district.On August 15, 2025, McClain...
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Pennsylvania legislators lead effort to protect kids from online exploitation
Times Leader - Pennsylvania
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August 16, 2025
WILKES-BARRE — A group of Pennsylvania legislators is taking action to address the alarming rise in online child exploitation by introducing a resolution that designates the week of Aug. 17 through 23, as “Social Media Safety and Parental...