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Pennsylvania among 29 states and DC that now reject federal vaccine guidance
| March 12, 2026
Some states — like Pa. — have created formal alliances to share health information.Bucks County teen terror suspect got fuse at Penndel fireworks store
| March 12, 2026
Whenever William Weimer hears news reports using words like “improvised explosives,” the fireworks company executive immediately orders checks to see if suspects shopped at one of his stores.Pa.’s gas tax ranks among highest in the country. What does it pay for?
| March 12, 2026
At 58.7 cents per gallon on regular fuel, Pennsylvania ranks fourth in gas tax just behind California (70.9 cents), Illinois (66.4 cents) and Washington (59 cents), while Indiana (54.5 cents) is the fifth-highest tax.Head priest of Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh accused of stealing baseball cards from Walmart
| March 12, 2026
The Very Rev. Aidan Smith was arrested Feb. 27 by police just after leaving the Walmart in Economy Borough, just outside Pittsburgh, with 27 packs of baseball cards concealed under his clothing and in a cardboard box, according to court records.Former PA politician warns EPA rollback could worsen poor air quality
| March 12, 2026
A former politician living in the Mon Valley says the region’s already poor air quality could worsen after the Environmental Protection Agency revoked the Endangerment Finding, a key legal finding for regulating air pollution.Where pizza meets the past: A 90-year-old Pa. shop celebrates coal region roots
| March 12, 2026
With artifacts chronicling NEPA’s anthracite coal history and potato pizzas that pizza lovers travel great distances to sample, Ferri’s is a destination pizzeria.The story behind northeastern Pennsylvania’s pagach pizza
| March 12, 2026
In NEPA, pagach pizza (aka potato pizza) is a tradition during the Lenten season. Learn about the carbs-on-carbs favorite rooted in the region’s rich Eastern European heritage.Inside Scranton’s beloved St. Patrick’s Day Parade
| March 12, 2026
“Parade Day” attracts tens of thousands of people to downtown Scranton each March.Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (Mar. 13 – Mar. 19)
| March 11, 2026
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide: Friday, March 13 through Thursday, March 19.Pennsylvanians feeling pain at the pump as gas prices continue to rise
| March 11, 2026
The average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania has jumped 16% since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran Feb. 28., disrupting the transport of oil from the region.‘He is a coward:’ Stelson hits Perry for dodging constituents
| March 11, 2026
Anticipating a general election run against GOP Rep. Scott Perry this fall, Janelle Stelson laid out an anti-corruption agenda.Pennsylvania ranks among top states for online scam losses, according to new report
| March 11, 2026
A new report says that Pennsylvania residents are losing close to $3 billion annually to online fraud, on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
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Pa.’s gas tax ranks among highest in the country. What does it pay for?
| March 12, 2026
At 58.7 cents per gallon on regular fuel, Pennsylvania ranks fourth in gas tax just behind California (70.9 cents), Illinois (66.4 cents) and Washington (59 cents), while Indiana (54.5 cents) is the fifth-highest tax.Former PA politician warns EPA rollback could worsen poor air quality
| March 12, 2026
A former politician living in the Mon Valley says the region’s already poor air quality could worsen after the Environmental Protection Agency revoked the Endangerment Finding, a key legal finding for regulating air pollution.‘He is a coward:’ Stelson hits Perry for dodging constituents
| March 11, 2026
Anticipating a general election run against GOP Rep. Scott Perry this fall, Janelle Stelson laid out an anti-corruption agenda.Up to 6.4% of Pennsylvania adults could be problem gamblers, study finds
| March 11, 2026
More than half the calls to Pennsylvania’s gambling helplines are now mentioning online gaming as the focus of their compulsive behavior as these digital platforms continue to grow in popularity, according to a recent study.Shapiro uses permitting powers to stall Pa. ICE detention centers
| March 10, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro promised that his administration would use his regulatory authority to block ICE from building detention facilities in rural Berks and Schuylkill counties.DA launched probe of Erie priest and car raffle. IRS is now involved
| March 9, 2026
The IRS has joined the criminal investigation of a Roman Catholic priest and the botched Corvette raffle at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Millcreek Township.13 history-making women from Pennsylvania
| March 6, 2026
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful women.Pennsylvanians feel the pinch after Trump dismisses affordability
| March 5, 2026
Pennsylvanians are still feeling the sticker shock of rising prices even though President Donald Trump ignored affordability concerns during his State of the Union address.
