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Explore the legacy of Philadelphia’s Black Founding Fathers
| February 11, 2026
Philadelphia’s Black Founding Fathers fought for freedom during an era when it was routinely denied to Black people.Tax season has arrived: Here’s what to know in Pennsylvania
| February 10, 2026
Do you have questions about filing your 2025 taxes with the IRS? We’re here to help.Could a $1B infusion help cut time, red tape on Pa. housing shortage?
| February 10, 2026
To prevent the state’s home shortage from reaching 185,000 by 2035, Shapiro on Feb. 3 proposed $1 billion supported by bonds to go toward new housing, upgrades to old housing and other infrastructure projects for municipalities and schools.One in 5 ACA enrollees in Pa. drops health coverage as costs spike
| February 10, 2026
About 85,000 Pennsylvanians have dropped their Affordable Care Act coverage for 2026 in the face of soaring premium costs from the expiration of federal subsidies.Erie Zoo’s opening day is approaching. What 2026’s prices, hours are
| February 10, 2026
The Erie Zoo is gearing up for the 2026 season starting on March 1.‘All things chocolate’ at Death by Chocolate event in Meyersdale
| February 10, 2026
The Friends of the Meyersdale Public Library's annual Death by Chocolate event is a chocolate extravaganza with a judging competition, auction and bake sale as an annual fundraiser for the library.New ICE facilities could bankrupt rural Pa. towns
| February 10, 2026
Residents near two rural Pennsylvania communities could see major losses with the placement of local ICE detention facilities.Kava craze: What it is and where to try it in Pittsburgh
| February 9, 2026
Kava has been consumed by Pacific Islanders for thousands of years, but it’s only now becoming popular in Pittsburgh.How Pa. Democrats plan to ensure midterm election security
| February 9, 2026
Pennsylvania Democrats are starting to plan for any potential election tampering by President Donald Trump or Republicans in the upcoming midterms.York County’s Summer Britcher does not think a corpse could win an Olympic luge race. But she loved the ‘SNL’ joke
| February 9, 2026
To be clear, Britcher — a 31-year-old from Glen Rock, Pennsylvania — does not think that “a corpse that's my same shape could win,” despite Burper claiming that would be the case in the SNL skit. She has never faked an illness and needed to be pushed down the start ramp by a coach while protesting.Pa. lawmakers eye stricter PFA penalties, raising gun rights concerns
| February 9, 2026
Proposed legislation to increase penalties in Pennsylvania for people who commit crimes while violating protection from abuse orders is opposed by gun rights advocates since it could create lifelong firearms bans.Metzgar legislation to stop Turnpike Commission use of eminent domain
| February 9, 2026
State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) has announced his intention to introduce legislation that would eliminate the ability of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to exercise the power of eminent domain.
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Explore the legacy of Philadelphia’s Black Founding Fathers
| February 11, 2026
Philadelphia’s Black Founding Fathers fought for freedom during an era when it was routinely denied to Black people.How to get new senior deduction for the 2026 tax season. It’s $6,000
| February 6, 2026
A new deduction for the 2026 tax season is available that could mean no taxes on Social Security for seniors 65 and older.Philly labor and progressive organizations prepare for potential ICE surge
| February 5, 2026
Philadelphia’s ICE Out legislation seeks to impose local regulations on federal immigration officials ahead of possible massive deployment.Why PECO handed out $250 gift cards to neighbors after gas explosion
| February 5, 2026
After a fatal natural gas explosion at a Bristol Township nursing home, PECO distributed $250 gift cards to nearby residents while federal investigators continued probing the cause of the blast that killed three people and displaced more than 100 others.Why Pennsylvania public libraries may no longer process passport applications
| February 5, 2026
Starting Feb. 13, most Pennsylvania public libraries will no longer be able to process passport applications after a U.S. State Department decision affecting nonprofit agencies.‘The Simpsons’ is coming to Philadelphia. Here’s what we know.
| February 4, 2026
Here’s what we know about the upcoming 800th episode of “The Simpsons,” which finds America’s favorite animated family traveling to The City of Brotherly Love.More than books: A guide to free services at Pennsylvania public libraries
| February 4, 2026
From 3-D printing, to passport renewal, to digitization of analog media, to professional development resources, you may be surprised to find out the many services Pennsylvania’s public libraries provide.Montgomery County man freed from jail after Minnesota church ICE protest arrest
| February 4, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice had indicted Ian Austin for allegedly participating in a demonstration at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota last month.
