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BPT Many pregnant people are focused on protecting the health of themselves and their babies by seeking out trusted healthcare providers and activating support networks of friends and family. One important protection pregnant people can consider for themselves and their little ones is getting recommended vaccinations. Getting recommended vaccinations during pregnancy can be an important…

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By A. Bruce Crawley Following that recognition, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) announced a goal in 1970 to increase the enrollment of Black medical students in its schools to 12%. However, over the past 50 years, that enrollment goal has not been met, and as of 2019 the percentage of Black medical school…

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To get their first win of the season, the Philadelphia Phillies went back to their Little League days. ABOVE PHOTO: BY WEBSTER RIDDICK By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday Sun If you want to understand why coaches from Little League to the major leagues harp on hustling on the basepaths on every ground ball…

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BPT Excited to elevate your garden into a trending oasis destination this spring? If you’re like many gardeners, you likely approach your outdoor living area with a discerning designer’s perspective, always keen on staying on top of the latest trends in both style and functionality. When it comes to infusing your garden with vibrant color…

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ABOVE PHOTO: State Rep. Seth Grove, R-York, stands of the floor of Pennsylvania House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Thursday, June 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) By Marc LevyASSOCIATED PRESS HARRISBURG, Pa. — Republican state lawmakers are pushing Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to do more to investigate the deaths of older…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Department of Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney, right, updates news media outside the Philadelphia Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center Monday, May 8, 2023, on the recent escape of two prisoners as Mayor Jim Kenney is in rear, and Xavier Beaufort, left, Deputy Prisons Commissioner holds photos of the two escapees. Ameen Hurst, 18, and Nasir…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Connie Leon, a 16-year-resident, cries outside her flood damaged home as a cleanup efforts are underway, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, following severe flooding at Lafayette Gardens in Bensalem, Pa. Parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Tuesday were facing another round of rain one day after they were swamped by a series of…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Voters walk past a sign pointing them to the polling location for in-person voting, Nov. 8, 2022, in Cranberry Township, Pa. Some Pennsylvania counties are moving polling places out of synagogues and other Jewish buildings this week because the Legislature deadlocked in 2023 over proposals to move the April 2024 primary election so…

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Each year, the Bucks County chapter of the NAACP awards a $1,000.00 scholarship to three (3) Bucks County high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at an accredited institution (college, university, or vocational trade school). This scholarship is open to eligible students of color with financial need who desire to contribute to…

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This month, New Mexico joined at least 21 other states that ban guns where people vote. ABOVE PHOTO: A gun rights advocate with an “I VOTED” sticker on his holster gathers with others for an annual rally on the steps of the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Monday, May 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) By…

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