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Gas prices rising in Pa. due to war in Iran
Plus: A plan to combat uptick in hospital violence Share with a friend If you’ve gassed up your car in the last few days, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that prices at the pump are rising significantly in Pennsylvania, as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran. As of Thursday in Pennsylvania, the average…
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Inside the Pa. Dutch tradition of mud sales
Plus: The ongoing debate over a skill games tax Share with a friend To those Pennsylvania history buffs who celebrate, happy Charter Day! For the uninitiated, more than 100 years before Pennsylvania became the second of the original 13 states to join the Union, William Penn asked for (and was eventually granted) a charter to…
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Erie County ‘miracle’ baby defies odds
Plus: Your thoughts on the war in Iran Share with a friend I remember watching the movie “Hidden Figures” not long after it was released in 2016 and wondering, “Why didn’t I learn about this in school?” Surely the story of three Black female mathematicians at NASA who overcame racism and sexism in the early…
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Pa. seniors are losing millions to online scams
Plus: Pa. lawmakers react to Iran attack Share with a friend “President Trump has been willing to do what’s right and necessary to produce real peace in the region.” Those are the words of John Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s Democratic US Senator, regarding the US-Israeli war on Iran. Dubbed Operation Epic Fury, the US and Israel began…
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Closing Monday, we want to hear your opinion
Help today, your voice matters to us Dear reader, This survey will close end-of-day, Monday, March 2, 2026 The Keystone is surveying our readers to inform our work for 2026. Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about who we’re reaching—and how we can serve you better. Whether you’re new…
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Are Pa. winters getting shorter?
Plus: What it’s like to drive a Zamboni Share with a friend Here’s something to warm you up on a Feelgood Friday: Pennsylvania winters are getting shorter. That’s according to a new report from climate research organization Climate Central. You’d be well within your rights to greet that news with skepticism, given the blizzards and…
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🥨 The surprising Pa. roots of Auntie Anne’s
Plus: How new funding is helping Pa. schools Share with a friend Sure, you love Auntie Anne’s butter-coated soft pretzels, a staple of mall food courts for well over 30 years. But how much do you really know about the Pennsylvania-born pretzel paradise? For instance, did you know that the business started as a humble…
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🗞️ Please, we want to hear your opinion again
What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear reader, Thank you for being a part of the community we’re building here at The Keystone. As a reader supported news organization, you’re at the center of everything we do. Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about…
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DA probes Quakertown protest arrests
Plus: Summer Lee to respond to Trump’s address Share with a friend When it comes to the greatest medical advances in history, the development of vaccines is extremely significant. It was five years ago this month that the first COVID vaccines were rolled out. Just imagine what life would be like without them. Pennsylvania actually…
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Philly’s place in Black music history
Plus: Pa. museums score big in national rankings Share with a friend Welcome to another Feelgood Friday! One thing that has always made me feel very good is music. And growing up just outside of Philadelphia, I was exposed to the city’s rich heritage of soul and R&B music from a very young age. Some…
