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Informational meeting – briefing by the Civil Air Patrol and swearing in of members into the CAP Legislative Squadron
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Pennsylvanians Said No. The Health Department Finally Listened.
On Sept. 25, the state Department of Health withdrew its rewrite of the commonwealthās disease-control regulations after receiving more than 10,000 public comments opposing the changes. [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 25, 2026
In this Update: March For Life Rally Pennsylvanians Remember Why They Changed Our Constitution Senate & House VAEP Hearing: From Combat to Careers Veteran Service Officer Meetings Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Shapiroās Troubling Health Regulations: Thousands of Pennsylvanians Weigh In Senate Bill Protecting Children from Harmful AI Chats Needs House Action March for Life Brings […] [Read More]
News for Veterans – September 2026
In this Update: No Veteranās Family Should Be Left Behind Veteran Service Officer Meetings Letterkenny Army Depot Tour Totem Pole Playhouse Show ā South Pacific State Veterans Commission Meeting New Law Connects Families with VA Burial Benefits State Veterans Commission Meeting $1.2 Billion in Infrastructure Improvements Approved by VA VA Announces Clinical Trials to Help […] [Read More]
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Capitol Theatreās, 100th Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting.
Happy Cyprus Independence Day!
Today we celebrate the people, heritage, and rich history of Cyprus and recognize the many Cypriot Americans who have contributed to communities across our nation.
ΧĻĻνια Πολλά, ĪĻĻĻĪæĻ!
October is Italian American Heritage Month
Iām proud to honor my Italian heritage and especially my grandparents, Giovanna and Elidio, who came to America seeking a better future. Their faith, courage, sacrifice, and hard work helped build the life our family enjoys today.
Italian roots. American dreams. A legacy worth honoring.
October 1, 1979 - After 70 years of American control, the Panama Canal Zone was formally handed over to Panama.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: š¤ At five years old, I had my first taste of show businessāmodeling for the ā4 Gun Cowboy Set with 8-Way Action!ā toy packaging. Apparently, one six-shooter just wasnāt enough. I had to demonstrate all eight ways to draw! š More than half a century later, itās pretty amazing to still have these original images from a very different Americaāand a pretty unforgettable piece of my childhood. Who else remembers growing up playing cowboys? #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #1960s #ChildhoodMemories #Cowboys #Americana
October 1, 1940 - First section of the PA Turnpike opened to the public
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September 30, 1949 - The Berlin Airlift concluded after 277,264 flights carrying over 2 million tons of supplies to the people of West Berlin, who were blockaded by the Soviets.





