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The view of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg from State Street.

Prices on certain goods, services could rise as Pa. lawmakers consider axing some sales tax exemptions

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

With the budget overdue and facing significant deficits, one GOP leader says he’s willing to consider changes.

Merchandise and tables inside the Drunken Smithy forge in Lebanon Valley Mall.

Blacksmiths forge unorthodox biz inside struggling Pa. mall’s vacated Victoria’s Secret

by Asha Prihar

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.

Legal fight over who’s to blame for mortgage program woes continues

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

Rooftops of homes in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Five takeaways from our event on the Whole-Home Repairs Program

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania State Capital in Harrisburg.

Pennsylvania mortgage program, closed for more than a year to resolve backlog, will reopen in March, officials say

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

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