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Where rural broadband expansion stands in Pennsylvania entering 2026
| December 23, 2025
The Trump administration has canceled millions in broadband funding earmarked for Pennsylvania, aimed to help a range of groups who face challenges using the internet, including older adults, veterans, and low-income households, as well as racial and ethnic minorities.Key Pennsylvania races to watch in 2026
| December 23, 2025
Pennsylvania Democrats have the opportunity to build on their 2025 Election Day successes in the midterms. Here’s a look at some important races that’ll determine the future of the commonwealth.The best pizzas I ate in 2025
| December 22, 2025
Patrick Berkery, editor of our newsletter highlighting the best in Pennsylvania pizza, Pizzavania, takes a look back at the pizzas he enjoyed the most in 2025.Fetterman ends 2025 as Trump’s top Democratic supporter in the US Senate
| December 22, 2025
Despite defending his voting record, one legislative tracker shows the US Sen. John Fetterman sided with President Donald Trump and Republicans 26% of the time.How Harrisburg’s Subway Cafe became one of Pennsylvania’s most enduring pizza landmarks
| December 22, 2025
Blue-collar workers, state legislators, and locals have been meeting at Harrisburg’s Subway Cafe for decades over thin and crispy personal pizzas and “fishbowls” of beer.Pennsylvania libraries celebrate $5 million boost in state budget
| December 22, 2025
Pennsylvania public libraries are receiving a long-awaited boost in state funding to expand programs, digital access and resources.Labor unions back firefighter to oust Republican congressman
| December 22, 2025
Firefighter Bob Brooks has secured nine labor endorsements since launching his US House campaign and is uniting factions of the Democratic Party along the way.Northern York County Regional police handing out $10K before Christmas in $100 bills
| December 22, 2025
Chief Dave Lash said a benefactor and friend, who wishes to remain anonymous, gave the department the cash with the directive to hand it out for the holidays. The department distributed the money to its patrol officers and instructed them to hand it to people they encounter on the job, the idea being to give the money away by the end of business Tuesday, the day before Christmas Eve.DCNR asking public for input on Presque Isle, Erie Bluffs master plan
| December 22, 2025
State officials are asking Presque Isle visitors to give up 10 minutes of their time online to help plan the next 25 years of the state park.A look at new laws taking effect in Pennsylvania in 2026
| December 22, 2025
Several new state laws are set to go into effect in early 2026, laws that offer new tax credits to laws that ban hair discrimination and force schools to be more transparent about weapons incidents.Mental health crisis center with inpatient care dedicated in Honesdale
| December 22, 2025
A dedication ceremony was held for the new mental health urgent care facility at 100 Park St., Honesdale, the first of its kind in Wayne County. The walk-in clinic, with short-term inpatient availability, is operated by the Center for Community Resources (CCR), which has had a walk-in/call-in site on Main Street since 2021.UPenn doctor’s orders: ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’
| December 22, 2025
A good laugh is also good for your heart, immune system and many other health benefits, said Dr. Michael Miller, a cardiologist and medical professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Key Pennsylvania races to watch in 2026
| December 23, 2025
Pennsylvania Democrats have the opportunity to build on their 2025 Election Day successes in the midterms. Here’s a look at some important races that’ll determine the future of the commonwealth.Pennsylvania libraries celebrate $5 million boost in state budget
| December 22, 2025
Pennsylvania public libraries are receiving a long-awaited boost in state funding to expand programs, digital access and resources.Labor unions back firefighter to oust Republican congressman
| December 22, 2025
Firefighter Bob Brooks has secured nine labor endorsements since launching his US House campaign and is uniting factions of the Democratic Party along the way.Ordinary Pennsylvanians who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
| December 19, 2025
Meet the everyday people making a real difference in Pennsylvania.Mifflin county hospital workers deliver Christmas cards and flowers to avert strike
| December 18, 2025
Geisinger hospital workers, tired of making $15.30 an hour, delivered Christmas cards and flowers to executives in order to avert a strike and win better wages.US Energy Secretary says Three Mile Island restart delivers on Trump administration promises
| December 18, 2025
The nuclear plant near Harrisburg is slated to restart by 2027 to power Microsoft data centers.Pa. Republican seeks to recoup $1M spent on security at Shapiro’s home
| December 18, 2025
As questions mount about public spending on Shapiro's home security, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill released a Dec. 16 legislative proposal she argues will make sure these investments are fiscally responsible. The wording of the bill — which she's calling "the Safeguard Act" — hasn't yet been released, but she outlined its broad strokes in the memorandum.Pennsylvanians end 2025 with less money thanks to Trump’s economic policies
| December 18, 2025
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance traveled to Pennsylvania to tout their economic agenda, but in reality, Pennsylvanians paid more in 2025 thanks to inflation, tariffs and budget cuts.
