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103-year-old WWII veteran credits soda and dark chocolate for his longevity as he celebrates birthday

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June 16, 2024

103-year-old WWII veteran credits soda and dark chocolate for his longevity as he celebrates birthday

A Pennsylvania World War II veteran celebrated his 103 birthday earlier this month, calling it the greatest day of his life, while he shared the secret of his extraordinary longevity.

Frank Pugliano Sr., dressed in his WWII veteran jacket and hat, enjoyed the birthday festivities along with his family and friends at Boyce Park, outside of Pittsburgh, PA. last weekend where tables were decorated with tiny American flags.

“The greatest day of my life,” he told WTAE. “I never thought I’d be here at 103, going from what I went through. You never know. A lot of my friends never made it, but I made it.”

Pugliano credits Coca-Cola and dark chocolate as the reason he made it to 103, he told the outlet.

The Italian-born soldier immigrated to the US when he was only 6 years old and graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1942, according to the Tribune-Review.

Pugliano enlisted in the US Army and served for three years in the Pacific theater, where he survived a Japanese torpedo attack while he was deployed on a convoy mission to Luzon in the Philippines.

He says he saw a lot of young men lose their lives during the attack.

Pugliano was honorably discharged from the Army in 1945.

Following his return home, Pugliano married his high school sweetheart, Mary Strough, and the couple were married for 65 years until she died in 2011.

He became a diesel mechanic after his military service, specializing in heavy equipment.

At the time of his centennial milestone, Pugliano credited “good Italian genes” and staying active as the reason he reached triple digits.

“The doctor told me, ‘Whatever you’re doing, do it,’” Pugliano told the newspaper, boasting about his excellent health except for bad knees.

“His health is remarkable and he doesn’t look his age. His frame of mind, everything … it’s absolutely incredible,” Pugliano’s son, Frank Pugliano Jr. said at his father’s 100th birthday.

The 103-year-old says he cuts his grass and maintains his home to keep active.

The Greatest Generation member still keeps up with the times, using his iPad daily and running his own Facebook account.

“That’s how I keep in touch with my relatives,” Pugliano said.

He most recently worked at a 55-and-over residential community, maintaining the clubhouse until he was 98 years old.

Pugliano said his favorite dishes include three eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast and coffee at Kings Family Restaurant and pasta fagioli at his favorite restaurant, The Olive Garden, according to the Tribune.

In March, Vincent Dransfield, a former New Jersey volunteer fire chief and great-grandfather of seven turned 110.

Dransfield is one of the few men in the group of 110-plus-year-olds and has lived a healthy life all those years with just some knee pain to complain about, according to “Today.”

He lives alone with no home aide or extra help, cooks simple food for himself, walks up and down his three-level house and drives “pretty good” daily with no issues.

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Pa. lawmakers outraged at federal attempt to prevent states from regulating AI

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November 19, 2025

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Republicans celebrate end of Pennsylvania’s carbon tax

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November 18, 2025

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Republicans celebrate end of Pennsylvania’s carbon tax

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The $50 billion Pennsylvania budget was more than legislative Republicans wanted to spend, but they did it because Democrats agreed to stop pursuing the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which is a tax on carbon polluters.

“It was a nail not only in the Boilermakers coffin when RGGI came into play, it was a nail in our knees,” said Shawn Steffee, business agent for Boilermakers Local 154 Pittsburgh.

In 2019, then Gov. Tom Wolf (D) signed an executive order seeking to join RGGI. The compact with 11 other states sets a goal to reduce planet-warming emissions and requires power plants to purchase allowances to release carbon dioxide.

It has been paused since then as it went through court challenges, never coming into effect in Pennsylvania.

Now, GOP lawmakers said they’ve charted a new path for the state that will welcome power producers promising trade jobs and lower electric bills.

“This is a total reset for what is the dominant economic driver of this Commonwealth, and that’s the production of energy and electricity,” said Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R).

But some Democrats are frustrated with their party’s concession. Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware County) called Republican colleagues “climate deniers.”

Vitali’s anger extends to his own party and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), too.

“The reason why RGGI was on the chopping block was Governor Shapiro never supported it,” Vitali said.

Shapiro insists the state can both promote energy production and protect the environment. There’s no argument against that from Republicans.

“I believe the climate is changing as it has changed for millions and millions of years,” Pittman said. “When we bring new technologies to the marketplace, we do in fact reduce emissions while increasing output.”

Supports said the state has now rolled out the welcome mat for new business. It’s unclear when the stampede will begin at the State Capitol.

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Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball, Pick 2 Day results for Nov. 17, 2025

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2 days ago

November 18, 2025

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The Pennsylvania Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 17 drawing

07-33-50-57-66, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 5

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Winning Pick 2 numbers from Nov. 17 drawing

Day: 6-5, Wild: 1

Evening: 9-2, Wild: 8

Check Pick 2 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 17 drawing

Day: 7-1-3, Wild: 1

Evening: 0-0-3, Wild: 8

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 17 drawing

Day: 8-2-0-4, Wild: 1

Evening: 0-5-6-8, Wild: 8

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 5 numbers from Nov. 17 drawing

Day: 6-3-0-5-9, Wild: 1

Evening: 5-6-6-4-5, Wild: 8

Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash4Life numbers from Nov. 17 drawing

13-16-23-31-37, Cash Ball: 01

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Winning Cash 5 numbers from Nov. 17 drawing

04-21-27-29-42

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Winning Treasure Hunt numbers from Nov. 17 drawing

08-09-15-16-20

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Winning Match 6 Lotto numbers from Nov. 17 drawing

01-03-29-31-46-49

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Nov. 17 drawing

11-18-23-59-69, Powerball: 05

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Sign the Ticket: Ensure your ticket has your signature, name, address and phone number on the back.
Prizes up to $600: Claim at any PA Lottery retailer or by mail: Pennsylvania Lottery, ATTN: CLAIMS, PO BOX 8671, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
Prizes from $600 to $2,500: Use a Claim Form to claim at a retailer or by mail: Pennsylvania Lottery, ATTN: CLAIMS, PO BOX 8671, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
Prizes over $2,500: Mail your signed ticket with a Claim Form or in person at a Lottery Area Office (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Lottery Headquarters is currently not open to the public. Visit the PA Lottery website for other office locations near you.

When are the Pennsylvania Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: 1:35 p.m. and 6:59 p.m. daily.
Cash4Life: 9 p.m. daily.
Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. daily.
Treasure Hunt: 1:35 p.m. daily.
Match 6 Lotto: 6:59 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
Powerball Double Play: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.

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