With majority control of the state House at stake, the Commonwealth Court ruled Friday that three special elections for vacant Allegheny County seats can continue as planned for Feb. 7, rejecting Republican Bryan Cutler’s argument that the GOP had the right to set the dates.

Beginning Sunday, the PLCB is raising the price on thousands of its best-selling liquors and wines, the first time spirits have increased in cost since 2019. 

Republicans in the Senate pushed through a bill containing two proposed amendments to the state constitution that would affect voting rights and the governor’s veto powers, in addition to tacking on a measure that would provide relief for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, which Democrats support while opposing the other two proposals.

Three proposed amendments to the state constitution are headed to the Senate for a vote after passing through the State Government Committee. If passed by both the Senate and House this month, they could go to voters as early as May.

During a Senate State Government Committee meeting, Dush ruled Democrat Amanda Cappelletti out of order for referring to the attack on the US Capitol as an insurrection, on the grounds that no one has yet specifically been charged with that offense.

Jim Gregory nominated and voted for Mark Rozzi as House speaker last week. On Monday, Gregory called for Rozzi’s resignation, saying he is “waffling” on a promise to switch from Democrat to Independent.

Lee will represent Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional district, which includes Allegheny and part of Westmoreland counties.

Donations from NFL teams and fans have poured in for the foundation started by McKees Rocks native Damar Hamlin, raising over $7 million just days after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field.

The Democratic US senator expects to recover fully with minimal disruption to his duties.

Enjoy a modern day or night out while learning about Pennsylvania’s history at any one of these repurposed historical sites.