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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (Mar. 6 – Mar. 12)
| March 4, 2026
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide, Friday, March 6, through Thursday, March 12.Get to know Pennsylvania’s viral animal stars
| March 4, 2026
These Pennsylvania animals have fans far beyond the state’s borders.State House Democrats: Pa. needs to prioritize universal pre-K
| March 4, 2026
Research indicates that a quality pre-kindergarten education prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.Gender-affirming health records from UPMC can’t be made anonymous, federal judge rules
| March 4, 2026
U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon said the DOJ’s request carries a “stench” of ill-intent.Erie could limit immigration enforcement to keep welcoming city status
| March 4, 2026
The city of Erie in 2020 was named a welcoming city by the national organization Welcoming America for its efforts to embrace immigrants and refugees.A skill game tax in Pa. would generate billions. But who would pay?
| March 4, 2026
Pennsylvania could pocket more than $1 billion each year in revenue by regulating and taxing skill games, the slot-like terminals tucked in many convenience stores and bars around the commonwealth.Erie’s Mercy Anchor Community Center: ‘Everybody deserves a second chance’
| March 4, 2026
The Erie nonprofit provides both transitional and long-term housing for homeless women and children who have been affected by substance abuse, domestic violence and other hardships.Pitt fires embattled women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi amid court struggles, legal issues
| March 4, 2026
Athletic director Allen Greene announced the decision shortly after the Panthers missed the ACC women's tournament after going 8-23, including a 1-17 mark in conference play.Celebrate Pennsylvania’s rich history: Free entry to museums and landmarks on Charter Day
| March 4, 2026
On March 4, 1861, William Penn was granted a charter from England’s King Charles II to create the state of Pennsylvania. To celebrate, many state sites are offering free admission on Sunday.We asked, you answered: How do you feel about the US attack on Iran?
| March 3, 2026
Only one in four Americans approves of the US strikes on Iran. About half—including one in four Republicans—believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.What is a mud sale? Inside the Lancaster area’s Pennsylvania Dutch tradition
| March 3, 2026
Mud sales are a peek inside Pennsylvania Dutch culture—and a great way to score goods like Amish-made furniture, quilts, and farm and garden supplies.A working-class candidate: Bob Brooks sets progressive agenda
| March 3, 2026
Universal health care, taxing billionaires, and restoring ACA cuts are part of Bob Brooks’ campaign platform.
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A skill game tax in Pa. would generate billions. But who would pay?
| March 4, 2026
Pennsylvania could pocket more than $1 billion each year in revenue by regulating and taxing skill games, the slot-like terminals tucked in many convenience stores and bars around the commonwealth.Erie’s Mercy Anchor Community Center: ‘Everybody deserves a second chance’
| March 4, 2026
The Erie nonprofit provides both transitional and long-term housing for homeless women and children who have been affected by substance abuse, domestic violence and other hardships.Celebrate Pennsylvania’s rich history: Free entry to museums and landmarks on Charter Day
| March 4, 2026
On March 4, 1861, William Penn was granted a charter from England’s King Charles II to create the state of Pennsylvania. To celebrate, many state sites are offering free admission on Sunday.What is a mud sale? Inside the Lancaster area’s Pennsylvania Dutch tradition
| March 3, 2026
Mud sales are a peek inside Pennsylvania Dutch culture—and a great way to score goods like Amish-made furniture, quilts, and farm and garden supplies.How one Pennsylvania nonprofit is showing up for families when the system doesn’t
| March 2, 2026
Nonprofit Maternity Care Coalition in Pennsylvania works to address the specific needs of clients in the area, as well as social inequities in healthcare and the workforce, and government policies that impact high-risk and vulnerable groups.PA small business owners struggle in wake of tariffs
| March 2, 2026
A Pennsylvania coffee shop owner said President Donald Trump’s new tariffs are the latest move putting real pressure on small businesses like hers.PennDOT said ‘no’ to these Pennsylvania vanity plate requests in 2025
| March 2, 2026
Pennsylvania's 2025 list of rejected vanity plates includes old classics, like the Seinfeld-inspired "ASSMAN," "OMFG," and "EF CNCR" to variations of the newest words and phrases in the American lexicon, such as "GYATTT" and "HAWK2 UH."Heroic Pennsylvania troopers and Good Samaritan doctor honored
| March 2, 2026
Troopers Lucas Amarose and Thomas Pack and Dr. Vincent Barnhart sat humbly in the packed banquet room as speaker after speaker recognized their bravery and heroism. Loved ones were on hand as they were recognized with citations, awards, medals, other honors.
