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5 fun things to do in Pa.
Plus: Latest on Bucks County men held in NYC terrorism plot Share with a friend Editor’s note: Tuesday’s Keystone newsletter failed to send due to a technical issue on our end. We apologize for any inconvenience. Oil prices soared as high as nearly $120 a barrel late Sunday before falling closer to $85 by Wednesday…
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Pa. landowners fighting back against AI data centers
Plus: What Pa. item would you put in a time capsule for America’s 250th? Share with a friend Angry local opposition has sprouted across Pennsylvania against dozens of the behemoth AI data centers tech firms are building amid fears of rising electricity costs and irreparable damage to their communities. Although advances in artificial intelligence are…
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This weekend: Celebrate Pa.’s history-making women
Plus: The Pa. brewery tour voted No. 1 in the US, again Share with a friend We’re opening this Feelgood Friday edition of the newsletter by looking ahead to Sunday, which is International Women’s Day—an ideal day to celebrate the trailblazing Pennsylvania women who have made history on a number of fronts, stretching back to…
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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…
