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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.A woman was the voice of Erie’s Black community a century ago
| February 19, 2026
A young Black woman was the voice of Erie's African American community a century ago.Cod Almighty. Iceland-to-Pgh. connection strong in fish fry season
| February 19, 2026
From parish halls to fire departments, fish at the center of one of the region’s most beloved traditions during Lent is hauled from icy waters around Iceland and the Faroe Islands and shipped thousands of miles before landing on a Styrofoam plate in West View or Deutschtown.Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania, February 20th – February 26th.
| February 18, 2026
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 26.New ad calls out Bresnahan’s decision to sell Medicaid stocks before gutting the program
| February 18, 2026
US Rep. Rob Bresnahan sold over $150,000 in Medicaid-related stocks before voting to cut the program by $1 trillion.
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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.A woman was the voice of Erie’s Black community a century ago
| February 19, 2026
A young Black woman was the voice of Erie's African American community a century ago.Cod Almighty. Iceland-to-Pgh. connection strong in fish fry season
| February 19, 2026
From parish halls to fire departments, fish at the center of one of the region’s most beloved traditions during Lent is hauled from icy waters around Iceland and the Faroe Islands and shipped thousands of miles before landing on a Styrofoam plate in West View or Deutschtown.New ad calls out Bresnahan’s decision to sell Medicaid stocks before gutting the program
| February 18, 2026
US Rep. Rob Bresnahan sold over $150,000 in Medicaid-related stocks before voting to cut the program by $1 trillion.Rev. Jesse Jackson’s inspiring impact remembered by Erie leaders
| February 18, 2026
Erie faith leaders and community members reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy, from presidential campaigns to grassroots ministry that shaped generations.
