Pennsylvania bill would require photo IDs for voting
Legislator Daryl Metcalfe pushes House Bill 934 requiring state or federal photo IDs for every vote in Pennsylvania. The measure, passed 108 88 in the House on June 23 and sent to the Senate, faces the State Government Committee. Metcalfe cites fraud cases in Philadelphia and Butler County while election officials note existing ID rules for first time voters.
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Opera Ghost Comes to Life at Silent Film Fundraiser
The Scottish Rite Cathedral screened The Phantom of the Opera with Dennis James at the Moller organ before a 400 strong audience. Patrons dressed in playful costumes including two Holstein cows with a nun. James performed Bach’s Toccata in D minor as the film opened, noting the loudness of the organ. The 1925 Lon Chaney classic ties to the cathedral’s organ restoration and its 1926 installation.
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Dennis James
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Howard Glavier
Online sales tax gap sparks local call for level field
Dave Allshouse, a New Castle area appliance retailer, says online merch tax avoidance skews competition and favors non taxable sellers. Local business owners fear lost revenue yet see the tax loophole as a statewide issue affecting both small and large firms, echoed by Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce's Robert McCracken.
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Dave Allshouse
Allshouse
New Castle Area
Robert McCracken
Lawrence County
Online shoppers dodge sales tax cites 1992 court ruling
An overview notes that buyers on sites like eBay Amazon and Overstock often owe no sales tax due to a 1992 Supreme Court ruling. The piece discusses the nationwide revenue impact and the broad issue beyond Pennsylvania with states losing tax canons.
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Amazon
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Ellen DeGeneres Opens Up On Life And Happiness
Ellen DeGeneres speaks about her life and main goal to make people feel happy as she marks a happy Halloween themed moment in the parade era. The interview highlights personal joy, career milestones, and her approach to broadcasting.
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Ellen DeGeneres
Daytime
Obituary Notices for Hazel Kerr and Others
Obituary brief listing Hazel Kerr 90 of New Wilmington Virginia Kirk 84 of Lower Burrell Pa Mary Jane Kumrow 75 of Enon Valley Benedict Lombardo 84 of West Pittsburg Road Kenneth McFarland 91 of Pittsburgh Leda Richards 85 of 2016 W Washington St Dorothy Shick 91 of Edinburg James Willit 78 of Rochester New York all deaths announced with residence ages and locations.
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New Wilmington
Virginia J. Kirk
Lower Burrell
Mary Jane Kumrow
Enon Valley
Benedict “Ben” Lombardo
West Pittsburg Road
Kenneth Louis McFarland
Pittsburgh
Leda D. Richards
W. Washington St
Dorothy Ann Shick
Edinburg
James. C. Willit
Rochester
N.Y
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