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Local agencies unsure about Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

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There is uncertainty — suffused with worry — among the region’s human service organizations about how President Donald Trump’s new “Big Beautiful” tax law will affect them and their clients. “It’s hard to say what to expect,” said Lisa Rashid, spokeswoman for the Central ...

Trump ramps up tariff policy

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other nations that would go into effect on Aug. 1. Trump provided notice by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of ...

Blair County, partners plan to restore judicial portraits

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HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County commissioners approved a $40,000 agreement between the county and Philadelphia-based company Preservation and Decorative Arts to restore six judicial portraits during their Thursday meeting. Senior Judge Jolene Kopriva made the request on behalf of both the ...

HoopsFest 2025 to tip off in downtown Altoona

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HoopsFest 2025, Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament, will be held Saturday, July 19, in downtown Altoona. Hosted annually by Joshua House, the event brings together thousands from across the region for a day filled with high-energy basketball, family fun and a message ...

Van Zandt VA Medical Center set to host VetFest

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The Van Zandt VA Medical Center will host Summer VetFest for veterans and their families from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the center, 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona. Summer VetFest, taking place in the large parking lot at the back of the main medical center, has partnered with ...