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Amish families passing on the road in Lancaster, Pa., one on foot and the other on horse-drawn carriage. The high cost of farmland is driving some Amish to move to where land is more affordable. DEA / G. ROLI/De Agostini via Getty Images

As PA's Amish Leave Farming For Other Work, Some Leave Their Homestead

Most Amish in Lancaster County today work outside the farm, so they have been moving into homes on smaller lots — but they still need horses for transportation.

Reid R. Frazier / StateImpact Pennsylvania Kevin Ross, president of the Scottish Plastic and Rubber Association, in front of the INEOS Grangemouth refinery and chemical plant.

At Grangemouth Refinery In Scotland, A Plastics Evangelist Says PA's Shale Gas Is Vital

The massive refinery and petrochemical complex in Grangemouth, Scotland, run by INEOS, was one of the first overseas plants to receive Pennsylvania ethane.

The state Capitol in Harrisburg. (Tom Downing/WITF)

A Clash On Cyber Charters Kicks Off Fall Legislative Session In Harrisburg

Gov. Wolf's proposal includes specific measures that could limit cyber charter school growth

Chasing the Dream, Season 2: Ep 3

On this episode of Chasing the Dream, we look into the Groton HARVEST community wellness project spearheaded by the Groton Area School District and Groton…

Cokie Roberts was one of NPR's most recognizable voices and is considered one of a handful of pioneering female journalists who helped shape the public broadcaster's sound and culture. She died Tuesday.

Cokie Roberts, Pioneering Journalist Who Helped Shape NPR, Dies at 75

Roberts, who joined the fledgling network in 1978, was a seasoned Washington insider who developed a distinctive voice as a reporter and commentator for both NPR and ABC News.

The Justice Department says Edward Snowden, seen here via video feed, breached nondisclosure agreements he signed with the National Security Agency and CIA with the publication of his new memoir, Permanent Record.

Justice Department Sues Edward Snowden, Seeking Profits From His Book

DOJ lawyers want all of Snowden's profits and royalties from Permanent Record, and all of the publisher's assets related to the memoir, to be placed in a special fund benefiting the U.S. government.

Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testifies before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday.

Ex-Trump Campaign Boss Corey Lewandowski Spars With House Democrats On 'Obstruction'

The former campaign manager appeared before a House panel to defend President Trump over charges of "collusion." Democrats focused on Trump's desire to constrain the Mueller inquiry.

Binghamton-Johnson City sewer treatment plant. Gabe Altieri/WSKG

Binghamton Mayor Predicts No Sewer Rate Increase In 2020

Rates will differ across Broome County and still could go after 2020.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said he's not predicting a recession, but the trade war could hurt business spending. "Uncertainty around trade policy is causing some companies to hold back now on investment," he said this month.

Fed Eyes Another Interest Rate Cut To Prop Up The Slowing Economy

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. That could give a lift to the stock market but may not do much to help the economy amid the trade war.

How to Make a Rekenrek

Easy instructions to make this counting tool at home! Having a rekenrek at home will help your child learn outside of school. Luckily, a rekenrek is…

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