Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College
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This Pa. Dentist Treats Thousands of Patients From Multiple Rural Counties. What Will Happen When He Retires?
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As Pennsylvania’s dentists in rural areas near retirement, the state is grappling with how to recruit young professionals to treat patients in these communities.
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Pa. Regulators Order Forced Sale of Troubled Centre County Water Company to Another For-Profit Utility
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Pennsylvania American and Rock Spring have three months to reach a deal and end a yearslong process to improve service for 1,000 people in rural Ferguson Township.
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A Gap in Pennsylvania Law Has Put Fire Companies and County Treasurers at Odds Over Online Raffles. They’re Asking Lawmakers for an Update
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Pennsylvania’s law for small games of chance doesn’t cover online raffles. But by hosting these fundraisers, some county officials say fire companies are violating the law.
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Hotline for Pa. Farmers Sees Major Drop in Calls, Texts Amid Mental Health Crisis
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The AgriStress Helpline had a surge in calls from Pennsylvania farmers in its first year. But since 2024, usage has dropped.
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Judge Recommends Sale of Troubled Rock Spring Water Company to One of Pa.’s Largest Private Utilities
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Pennsylvania American Water is the suggested buyer for the long-troubled Rock Spring Water Company. Pennsylvania American has been managing the small rural utility in an interim capacity since March 2025.
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Why a $193M Injection for Rural Health Care in Pa. Isn’t Easing Closure Worries
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The five-year Rural Health Transformation Program is meant to expand and strengthen access to care, but state officials and experts warn the money isn’t enough to fix every problem.
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Rate Hike, Bankruptcy or Sale: Pa. Judge to Decide What’s Next for Troubled Centre County Water Company
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Attorneys for key players in the utility case have proposed competing plans for the future of Rock Spring Water Company in Ferguson Township.
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What Pa.’s $50.1 Billion Budget Does for Rural Hospitals, Communities
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The $50.1 billion state budget maintains previous spending on rural hospitals and boosts Medicaid programs, but advocates say it doesn’t fix every challenge to accessing care.
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How Decisions Made by Pa.’s Highest Court Shape Rural Communities
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Pennsylvania voters will help decide whether three state Supreme Court justices get more time on the bench. Here’s how the court has shaped rural areas.
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Community Set to Weigh In on Permanent Fix to Troubled Centre County Water Company
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Ferguson Township will host two public input hearings before Pennsylvania regulators decide whether to force Rock Spring to sell.