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Quakertown protest against ICE turns violent, arrests made
| February 23, 2026
Quakertown School District officials canceled a planned student-led walkout Friday at its high school over Immigrations Customs Enforcement operations and tactics in the United States, but when some students took their protest into town, things turned violent.Bucks County DA launches investigation into Quakertown PD protest response
| February 23, 2026
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is opening an independent investigation into how police handled the Quakertown student walkout, a spokesperson announced on Feb. 21. The Saturday announcement came an hour after an early morning press conference with community advocates and the parents of Quakertown High School students arrested during clashes between police and students during […]SAVE Act opponents say it would affect PA women, voters of color
| February 23, 2026
Months ahead of the midterm elections, federal lawmakers are considering sweeping new rules for voters – and voting-rights advocates say the changes could have serious consequences in Pennsylvania.Josh Shapiro, in his own words, on political violence and antisemitism
| February 23, 2026
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is opening up about his Jewish faith at a pivotal moment in his political rise.Pa. lawmaker to deliver progressive response to Trump’s State of the Union
| February 20, 2026
US House Rep. Summer Lee was first elected to Congress in 2022 and is expected to discuss affordability, rising housing prices, healthcare and more.Need to file Pennsylvania state tax returns? You can file for free
| February 20, 2026
While you can file your federal income tax returns for free, Pennsylvanians can now just as easily file Pennsylvania state income tax returns for free as well.From Animal Crackers to Simply Animals: York classic has a new name
| February 20, 2026
Stauffer’s is changing its formula for its most venerable product: Animal Crackers.Federal attacks on reproductive health force some Pennsylvania Planned Parenthood clinics to drop Medicaid patients
| February 20, 2026
Leaders with Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates said the loss of Medicaid reimbursement is among the most harmful impacts of federal policy change and has caused a significant financial strain to all its clinics.These Pittsburgh-area museums awarded USA Today 10BEST votes for 2026
| February 20, 2026
Looking for something fun to do while visiting Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft?Here’s why Pine Creek Rail Trail is Pa.’s 2026 Trail of the Year
| February 20, 2026
If you are looking for a new trail to explore this year, you may want to head to Lycoming and Tioga counties.Lancaster County officials stand by ICE despite petition to end 287(g) agreements
| February 19, 2026
Republicans in Lancaster County will uphold their decision to partner with ICE despite growing nationwide and local pushback.Museum in Gettysburg makes best small town museum list for 3rd year
| February 19, 2026
For its third year in a row, a Gettysburg museum was named by USA Today readers as one of the best small town museums across the United States.
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Quakertown protest against ICE turns violent, arrests made
| February 23, 2026
Quakertown School District officials canceled a planned student-led walkout Friday at its high school over Immigrations Customs Enforcement operations and tactics in the United States, but when some students took their protest into town, things turned violent.Bucks County DA launches investigation into Quakertown PD protest response
| February 23, 2026
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is opening an independent investigation into how police handled the Quakertown student walkout, a spokesperson announced on Feb. 21. The Saturday announcement came an hour after an early morning press conference with community advocates and the parents of Quakertown High School students arrested during clashes between police and students during […]SAVE Act opponents say it would affect PA women, voters of color
| February 23, 2026
Months ahead of the midterm elections, federal lawmakers are considering sweeping new rules for voters – and voting-rights advocates say the changes could have serious consequences in Pennsylvania.Josh Shapiro, in his own words, on political violence and antisemitism
| February 23, 2026
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is opening up about his Jewish faith at a pivotal moment in his political rise.Need to file Pennsylvania state tax returns? You can file for free
| February 20, 2026
While you can file your federal income tax returns for free, Pennsylvanians can now just as easily file Pennsylvania state income tax returns for free as well.Here’s why Pine Creek Rail Trail is Pa.’s 2026 Trail of the Year
| February 20, 2026
If you are looking for a new trail to explore this year, you may want to head to Lycoming and Tioga counties.Lancaster County officials stand by ICE despite petition to end 287(g) agreements
| February 19, 2026
Republicans in Lancaster County will uphold their decision to partner with ICE despite growing nationwide and local pushback.Museum in Gettysburg makes best small town museum list for 3rd year
| February 19, 2026
For its third year in a row, a Gettysburg museum was named by USA Today readers as one of the best small town museums across the United States.
