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Plus: More data center pushback in rural Pa. Share with a friend I’m going to attempt to keep things (mostly) light in today’s newsletter, which will feature a fair amount of talk about my favorite of all the food groups: round foods. (That is a food group, right?) Today is a day to celebrate a…

Plus: What to know about Pa.’s ‘food deserts’ Share with a friend I’m very fortunate that where I live in the Philadelphia suburbs, it’s no more than a 10-minute walk or drive to major supermarkets, neighborhood food markets, and, from May to November, a robust farmers market. But hundreds of communities across the state simply…

Plus: Pittsburgh legend Joe Negri dies at 99 Share with a friend From allegiances to sports teams and convenience stories, to the shoddy condition of the roads and carbohydrate-forward culinary staples, Pennsylvania has strong traditions and cultural influences that define different regions and sometimes the entire state.  That also means that occasionally the stereotypes about…

Plus: Has the economy impacted your summer vacation plans? Share with a friend You’ve probably noticed we’ve been focusing on the AI data center boom in Pennsylvania recently. The reason is simple: It’s an issue that impacts all Pennsylvanians—no matter your tax bracket, where you fall on the political spectrum, or whether you live in…

Plus: Tips for staying safe during tick season Share with a friend Memorial Day doesn’t just signal the unofficial start of summer, it’s also considered the start of tick season, largely because that’s about the time residents of cold-weather states like Pennsylvania ramp up their outdoor activity, leaving them more susceptible to tick bites. If…

Plus: Do you know about 143 Day? Share with a friend Welcome to Memorial Day weekend! Even though the weather looks kind of iffy across Pennsylvania over the next few days, I hope you can still find a way to enjoy the long weekend. If you’re looking for something to do, our Kalena Thomhave has…

Plus: Some noteworthy results from Tuesday’s primary elections Share with a friend Tuesday’s primary elections went fairly smoothly across the commonwealth—if you don’t count the explosive device tossed from a vehicle near a polling location in Lehigh County. Nearly 1 million registered voters requested mail ballots for this primary election, and about 77% had been…

Plus: 10 affordable and fun ways to spend Memorial Day weekend Share with a friend Pennsylvania’s primary elections are being held tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19. Pennsylvania polling places will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. If you’re in line to vote by 8 p.m., you will be allowed to vote. You can find…

Plus: Still on the phone while driving? It’s about to cost you. Share with a friend Social media has become a major factor in the fortunes of restaurants—and not just through word of mouth buzz created by customers, content creators, or twice-monthly newsletters about Pennsylvania pizza. Take the case of Tallow, which opened in early…

Plus: Pa. native wins Pulitzer for exposing Epstein abuse Share with a friend An early happy Mother’s Day to all the moms reading this newsletter. Here’s hoping you get to spend the day doing what you love with the people you love. Maybe it’s a tiki boat cruise on Lake Wallenpaupack, or maybe it’s a…