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Dan Albaugh, a third-generation logger, drives away from a logging site in the Allegheny National Forest near Howe Township.

The battle for the heart — and health — of the Allegheny National Forest

by Abigail Hakas of Pittsburgh Media Partnership Newsroom

Proponents and critics of logging rarely agree on the impacts of timber harvesting on wildfire risk, biological diversity, and pests and disease.

Bert Sarginger operates a machine that can cut and load logs onto a truck bed on a logging site in the Allegheny National Forest.

What’s at stake for Pa.’s only national forest as Trump admin considers rescinding anti-logging rule

by Abigail Hakas of Pittsburgh Media Partnership Newsroom

PA Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (center, rear) is framed by Rep. Brett Guthrie (left) and Rep. Jason Smith (right) at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick becomes Democrats' key ally in House health care fight

by Avani Kalra of NOTUS

A Giant grocery store in Pennsylvania.

SNAP is now a key part of Democrats’ campaign messaging

by Raymond Fernández of NOTUS

Pa. U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick speaks at a 2022 news conference.

Pa. Rep. Fitzpatrick leads move to force US House vote on extending Obamacare subsidies

by Oriana González of NOTUS, Daniella Diaz of NOTUS, and Em Luetkemeyer of NOTUS

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