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Corbett says distribution center will bring jobs

Gov. Tom Corbett says American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is planning a $160 million-plus distribution center near Hazleton that is projected to generate nearly 400 jobs.

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Game, humane groups offer $5K in bald eagle death

The Pennsylvania Game Commission and The Humane Society of the United States are offering more than $5,000 for information on whoever fatally shot a bald eagle in western Pennsylvania earlier this month.
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Papenfuse wins Harrisburg mayoral nom over Thomas

Democratic voters in financially troubled Harrisburg have denied Mayor Linda Thompson a second term, choosing bookstore owner Eric Papenfuse to help the financially-strapped capital city.
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Dem Schreiber wins 95th District Pa. House seat

Democrat Kevin Schreiber has won election to the Pennsylvania House 95th District, replacing former Rep. Eugene DePasquale of York County who was elected state auditor general.
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Lewis, Courtright to face off for Scranton mayor

Republican Garett Lewis and Democrat Bill Courtright have won their respective party primaries to face each other in the general election in November.
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Peduto bests Wagner, Wheatley for mayor nomination

Longtime City Councilman William Peduto has won the Democratic nomination for mayor, defeating former state auditor general Jack Wagner and state Rep. Jake Wheatley.
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Dan Miller wins 42nd District Pa. House seat

Democrat Dan Miller has won election to Pennsylvania's 42nd District seat, replacing former Rep. Matt Smith who was elected to state Senate.
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Philly controller Butkovitz wins primary

Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz has faced down two challengers for the Democratic nomination in his campaign for a third term as the city's fiscal watchdog.
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Occupy Easton protesters ordered to leave Thursday

Officials in the eastern Pennsylvania city of Easton have told Occupy protesters to leave by noon Thursday or be cited for trespassing.
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Complaints filed against 4 colleges over rapes

Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred joined students from four U.S. colleges and universities on Wednesday to announce the filing of federal complaints over how the higher-education institutions handle rape allegations.
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SEPTA says canceled trains reflect chronic problem

The transit agency serving southeastern Pennsylvania says crew shortages prompted cancellation of eight trains last weekend, and the problem is chronic and may worsen.