13 history-making women from Pennsylvania
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful women.
Mar
2025
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Patrick Berkery
Patrick Berkery is The Keystone's senior newsletter editor. He's based in the Philadelphia area and has covered Pennsylvania news for more than 25 years. Need a recommendation in Philly? He knows a place.
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2025
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10 years after legalization, PA Rep says it’s time to modernize laws to reflect same-sex marriages
While same-sex marriages have been legal nationwide for 10 years, Pennsylvania laws still contain outdated wording that only recognizes marriages between a man and a woman. Lawmakers want to change that.
Feb
2025
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Pennsylvania student performance improving, but still below pre-pandemic levels
While Pennsylvania’s academic levels have yet to return to pre-pandemic performance levels, recent data indicates that students are gradually regaining lost ground.
Feb
2025
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Three Pennsylvania hotels named among America’s most romantic historic stays for 2025
Exuding romance and offering a variety of experiences for couples to enjoy, three historic hotels across Pennsylvania have made the list of most romantic getaways.
Feb
2025
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A killer Valentine’s getaway: Buffalo Bill’s House invites couples for a spooky stay
It might be the creepiest Valentine’s Day destination but it’s certain to be a memorable one if you choose to spend the holiday for lovers putting the lotion on at Buffalo Bill’s House in Perryopolis.
Feb
2025
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Egg-traordinary theft: $40,000 worth of eggs stolen in Franklin County
As the price of eggs continues to increase due to the largest outbreak of bird flu in a decade, 100,000 eggs valued at $40,000 were stolen in Franklin County.
Feb
2025
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Pa. lawmakers introduce bill to expand unemployment access for domestic violence survivors
A bipartisan bill in the state legislature would put in an ‘express lane’ for victims of domestic violence to get their unemployment claims through faster if they are forced to leave a job due to safety concerns.
Jan
2025
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The Pennsylvania Treasury is sending out checks for unclaimed property, are you owed money?
Saturday is National Unclaimed Property Day. Thanks to a new program, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department will be mailing out checks to thousands of Pennsylvanians who are owed money for unclaimed property.
Jan
2025
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Beyond the shadow: What to know about Phil’s big day in Punxsutawney
What you need to know as Punxsutawney Phil gets set to make his annual weather prediction.
Jan
2025
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Pennsylvania falls short on tobacco policies, new report warns
Despite receiving billions in tobacco settlement payments and taxes, Pennsylvania received bad grades in the American Lung Association’s report on the state of tobacco control.
