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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (July 3 – July 9)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, July 3 through Thursday, July 9.
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Oakwood Pizzeria opens to enthusiastic east Erie crowd
Oakwood Cafe owner Shane McGarrey and Colony Pizza’s Eric Broffman have been talking about collaborating on a pizzeria for years, but got serious when they found what they thought was the perfect location for their joint venture, Oakwood Pizzeria.
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40,000 Pennsylvania Latinos cut off from SNAP as Trump’s “big beautiful bill” takes hold
Despite political rhetoric, data shows white people are the largest racial group receiving SNAP benefits. Many of the people hit hardest, though, are the ones who have to show up to school with empty bellies.
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Zachary Potter of Prompton takes silver at Special Olympics nationals
A 2019 graduate of Honesdale High School, Potter just recently returned from the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota where he powered his way to a place on the podium in bowling.
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These are the best Pennsylvania pizzas I’ve had in 2026 (so far)
Halfway through 2026, Pizzavania editor Patrick Berkery is looking back on the pizzas he has enjoyed the most so far this year.
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10 July events in Pennsylvania you need to know about
Celebrations honoring the nation’s 250th birthday, America’s pastime, and the pickle (yes, the pickle) are among the big events happening across Pennsylvania in July.
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Pennsylvania’s majestic fortresses: Exploring the enchanting realm of 9 castles you can visit
The Keystone State has no shortage of grand, stone structures you can visit to learn about history, admire the architecture, or just pretend you’re royalty for the day.
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The real founding fathers of Pennsylvania: 9 Indigenous tribes that came first
Long before Pennsylvania was Pennsylvania, Indigenous tribes thrived here—and many still do.
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West York man to skateboard across US, raise mental health awareness
Matt Snow, 32, wanted to find a way to use that love to help those who might be having mental health struggles.
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Somerset area communities set to celebrate 250th Independence Day
Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is extra special this year because it will be marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence which signifies the birth of the United States as an independent nation.
