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[Pennsylvania] Cigarette butt caused Pittsburgh airport smoke

-A smoldering fire that shut down a concourse at Pittsburgh International Airport was caused by someone smoking in the boy's room. Spokeswoman JoAnn Jenny says the butt caught some paper towels and other debris on fire that had been stashed behind a plum
AP - Associated Press
added Dec 6, 2012 14:26
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[Pennsylvania] HENRY: Young lungs at play: Outdoor tobacco-free play spaces

We invite all Erie County communities to join the Young Lungs at Play Program. Please contact the Northwest Pennsylvania Tobacco Control Program at (814) 451-7857 for more information.
Erie (PA) Times-News
added Nov 19, 2012 04:51
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[Pennsylvania] Judge grants new trial in med-mal case after expert's smoking reference ($$)

A Philadelphia judge has granted a new trial in a medical malpractice case over an alleged delayed diagnosis of lung cancer after a defense expert testified in violation of the court's order that the plaintiff was a smoker.
Law.com
added Nov 2, 2012 15:11
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[Pennsylvania] UNIVERSITY PARK: 'Truth' tour stops at Penn State to get students on board with smoking-prevention campaign

In the first stop of its inaugural college tour, the “Truth” truck was parked at Penn State on Wednesday promoting smoking prevention and awareness.
State College (PA) Centre Daily Times
added Oct 4, 2012 08:41
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[Pennsylvania] Cigar shop owner faces criminal drug charges

The owner of a popular Exton cigar shop is facing criminal charges for allegedly selling illegal synthetic drugs, officials said Thursday.
West Chester (PA) Daily Local
added Jul 30, 2012 15:43
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[Pennsylvania] Kevin Riordan: Can't argue with this smoking ban

"The bottom line is, this is an ordinance, and it's actually a very good one," he says. "It's about a quality-of-the-park (offense)." It's also a public health issue, notes Jessica Backofen, the American Cancer Society's interim regional vice president
Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer
added Jul 22, 2012 20:22
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[Pennsylvania] Graphic Warning Labels Improve Smokers' Recall of Warning and Health Risks Related to Smoking, Penn Medicine Study Shows

New Research Also Provides Valuable Insight into How Warning Labels May Be Effective in Capturing Smoker's Attentions
University of Pennsylvania Health System
added Jun 15, 2012 16:28
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[Pennsylvania] EDITORIAL: No right to smoke in rental units

No one wants to see the government intrude more into people's lives. But in this case, the York Housing Authority is the landlord. And the landlord makes the rules.
York (PA) Dispatch
added Jun 14, 2012 12:38
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[Pennsylvania] LETTER: Public smoking takes away others' clean air rights

Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette
added May 16, 2012 15:49
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[Pennsylvania] Some smokers fume at idea of $2-a-pack tax, but not all

Nutter proposed a $2-per-pack cigarette tax and a 5 percent increase in "liquor-by-the-drink" tax. The tax increase would raise $67 million for the school district. The tax hikes would require authorization from Harrisburg and approval from Council.
Philadelphia (PA) Daily News
added May 16, 2013 14:43
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