Six Pennsylvanians Hold Line On Water Standards
Six state and federal officials debate who enforces new federal drinking water standards in Pennsylvania. EPA says six people in Philadelphia cannot handle nationwide compliance and urges more staff, while DER notes its looser standards and limited authority. Officials caution that cooperation is planned, but funding and legal authority are lacking to assume primary enforcement.
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Candy Bars Shrink as Prices Rise Across Brands
A Philadelphia AP report traces shrinking Hershey bars from 1.35 ounces in 1950 to 1.05 ounces, while prices hover at 20 cents. It notes cocoa and sugar costs rising from 27 cents to about $2.70 per pound, affecting mass market chocolate since 1949. Hershey’s history shows evolving sizes, prices, and marketing notes through decades.
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