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Everything you need to know about Real IDs in Pennsylvania before they are required for travel
Beginning May 7, U.S. residents 18 years of age and older will need a Real ID or a Real ID compliant driver’s license (or other Real ID compliant ID), to fly within the U.S. and to enter certain government facilities.
Helping patients get in the door: The role of clinic escorts and the push for stronger legal protections in PA
At reproductive health care clinics across Pennsylvania, patient escorts are the first line of defense for abortion rights. These volunteers put themselves between patients walking into medical facilities and the intimidating, harassing, and sometimes threatening protestors who oppose reproductive services. Now, a state representative has introduced a bill to protect all patients from violence and intimidation when seeking care at health clinics.
Police seek motive for arson at Gov. Shapiro’s residence as suspect’s 911 call is released
Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo said authorities are trying to flesh out a statement by police in the arrest affidavit that Cody Balmer “admitted to harboring hatred towards” Shapiro, who is Jewish.
Where you should live in Pennsylvania, based on your zodiac sign
The stars may have some insight into where you should live in Pennsylvania.
Get the story behind Bethlehem-made Peeps
Millions of Peeps are made daily in Bethlehem by Just Born Quality Confections, a family-owned candy manufacturer that also churns out Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews.
Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro’s home
The arson attack at the governor’s mansion hit the Jewish community hard in a state where such pain is achingly familiar. It targeted Pennsylvania’s religiously observant Jewish governor in the very place where just hours before he had hosted one of the central rituals of the Jewish calendar.
Join Villanova University for Earth Day activities and keynote events
Join Villanova University from April 21-27 for Earth Day 2025 activities, including lectures, a fair, and art keynotes.
Pennsylvania Dems sound alarm over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s unlawful detention in El Salvador
Pennsylvania’s Congressional Democrats are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump willfully ignoring a unanimous Supreme Court order to bring home Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal resident who was sent to a foreign prison after being wrongly accused of being a gang member.
Opinion: Pennsylvania law creates inequality in our schools. It’s time to change that.
Pennsylvania presents a rather contradictory mix of philosophies when it comes to the budget.
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A new Chili’s near Scranton will be a throwback to ‘The Office,’ ‘awesome blossom’ and all
The chain is filling a hole in ‘Office’ lore by opening a Chili’s in Dickson City on April 7.
Shapiro announces largest grant to a Muslim organization in Pennsylvania
The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant is the largest grant in the history of the commonwealth given to a Muslim organization, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office. The grant will result in 12 new classrooms, a gym, and more spaces for a community center in Philadelphia.
Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district
Democrat James Andrew Malone narrowly won a special election for a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in Republican-leaning suburbs and farming communities, scoring an upset for a party roiled by infighting since President Donald Trump’s victory.
Democrat James Malone pulls off stunning upset in Pa. Senate special election
James Malone defeated his Republican challenger by 482 votes in a special election for a state Senate seat in Lancaster County. Last week, Elon Musk was sounding the alarm about losing the seat, which Trump carried by 15 points in November.
Democrats keep control of Pennsylvania House with election win
Democrat Dan Goughnour handily won a special election in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, keeping majority control of the state House in his party’s hands by a single seat.
