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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (April 17 – April 23)
| April 15, 2026
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, April 17 through Thursday, April 23.This weekend in Pennsylvania: ‘1776’ in Philly, a bacon fest in Central Pa., and more
| April 15, 2026
Whether you’re into history, bacon, record and comic collecting, maple syrup, or vintage goods, there’s an event for you this weekend in the commonwealth.Gas prices in Pennsylvania are down since last week
| April 15, 2026
Gas prices in Pennsylvania are finally beginning to fall, though they still remain a dollar higher on average than before the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.Pa. House greenlights Gov. Shapiro’s proposed budget on bipartisan vote
| April 15, 2026
A handful of Republicans joined all 102 Democrats to advance the measure.York County family advertises for liver donor to save the man they love
| April 15, 2026
Since Ryk Smith learned that he needed a transplant, his family has been searching for a live donor. He doesn’t qualify for a transplant from a deceased donor – not yet – as those organs go to patients “at death’s door."April rain makes 28,000 tulips sparkle at Hershey Gardens
| April 15, 2026
While a sunny day is the perfect time to visit the annual Hershey Gardens tulip display, a stray April shower can provide an alternative soothing moment of soft light with fresh color highlighted by reflective droplets.Pitt Race sold for $50M to company linked to data center development
| April 15, 2026
A Texas-based company has paid $50 million to buy the Pittsburgh International Race Complex, a Beaver County track that closed in 2025 after more than two decades in operation.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open
| April 15, 2026
Barely two weeks before it was due to shut down, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said it had found a last-minute buyer — a successful nonprofit journalism operation that has agreed to keep the struggling newspaper open.Blue-Green Caucus touts clean energy bills alongside unions and environmental groups
| April 14, 2026
Pa. House lawmakers promoted a 10-bill green energy package that includes solar for warehouses, geothermal expansion, and expanding energy storage infrastructure.Some Pa. nursing homes are closing beds, declining admissions: Report
| April 14, 2026
Many of the Keystone State’s nursing home operators are saying that chronic Medicaid underfunding and workforce shortages have weakened them and forced them to reduce the number of residents they serve, according to a new survey.West Rockhill considers these new data center regulations
| April 14, 2026
A proposed zoning ordinance would create a new use for data centers in the "PI - Planned Industrial" district by special exception. This ordinance would also establish definitions and regulations for data centers within the township.Erie County man thrives today — but Pa.’s home care system may fail him
| April 14, 2026
A home health aide for a client with physical disabilities in Erie County earns an average of just over $13 an hour, while a home health nurse earns $25 to $30 an hour — less than what those nurses can earn elsewhere.
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York County family advertises for liver donor to save the man they love
| April 15, 2026
Since Ryk Smith learned that he needed a transplant, his family has been searching for a live donor. He doesn’t qualify for a transplant from a deceased donor – not yet – as those organs go to patients “at death’s door."Pitt Race sold for $50M to company linked to data center development
| April 15, 2026
A Texas-based company has paid $50 million to buy the Pittsburgh International Race Complex, a Beaver County track that closed in 2025 after more than two decades in operation.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open
| April 15, 2026
Barely two weeks before it was due to shut down, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said it had found a last-minute buyer — a successful nonprofit journalism operation that has agreed to keep the struggling newspaper open.West Rockhill considers these new data center regulations
| April 14, 2026
A proposed zoning ordinance would create a new use for data centers in the "PI - Planned Industrial" district by special exception. This ordinance would also establish definitions and regulations for data centers within the township.Progressive Pa. lawmaker says working in journalism prepared him for politics
| April 13, 2026
State Sen. Nikil Saval, a journalist-turned-lawmaker, reflects on his career as a writer and editor and how it affected his career in politics.Do Amish people pay taxes? Here are what the experts had to say
| April 13, 2026
Contrary to some misconceptions, Amish individuals and businesses pay many of the same federal, state and local taxes as everyone else, often with the help of certified public accountants.Farmer explains why a data center is perfect for his Conewago Twp. land
| April 13, 2026
More than 500 acres of farmland on Bowers Bridge Road could one day be the site of a massive data center. The land owner said he's done his research and it's the best option for the local community. Other community members disagree.Janelle Stelson says it’s time to make Pennsylvania affordable again
| April 10, 2026
Former TV anchor Janelle Stelson is taking another shot at unseating Trump ally Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th District. After nearly beating him in 2024, this time, she’s vowing to tackle soaring costs, health care hikes, and what she calls Perry’s partisan politics.
