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 returned by last night’s 8 p.m. deadline. Nice work, fellow voters.

Here’s a quick look at some of the biggest results from Tuesday’s primary elections:

Pa.’s 1st Congressional District: Bucks County commissioner and former high school social studies teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary over first-time candidate Lucia Simonelli and will now face Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in November.

Pa.’s 7th Congressional District: In what’s expected to be one of the most competitive House races in the country this fall, Bob Brooks, a retired 20-year firefighter and union leader, will take on Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie .

Pa.’s 10th Congressional District: Former WGAL anchor Janelle Stelson‘s victory sets up a rematch against Rep. Scott Perry; she narrowly lost to the Republican incumbent in 2024. 

Governor’s race: No surprises here—both candidates ran uncontested—but Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who’s backed by President Donald Trump, will challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro this fall.

Next up? The general election is Nov. 3.

As an urban destination, Point State Park in Pittsburgh stands out on this list. (Jocelyn Allen/Unsplash)

Still figuring out your Memorial Day weekend plans? No judgment here. We’re resurfacing one of our favorite throwback articles: a guide to the state’s most popular parks, from lake escapes and waterfall hikes to charming small-town getaways.

Whether you’re looking for a last-minute day trip or a low-key weekend outdoors, this reader favorite is packed with ideas for making the most of the unofficial start of summer in Pennsylvania.

• Actor Colman Domingo, who once attended Temple University, returned to deliver the school’s 2026 commencement address—where he stressed that people are not problems to be solved, but stories to be understood. Watch the clip here.

• Immigration attorneys and advocates say a series of changes to the US citizenship process is slowing, and in some cases freezing, citizenship pathways for thousands of immigrants across Pennsylvania. Read more here.

• Clinton Township’s board of supervisors and apparently all the estimated 150 people in the audience at a township meeting earlier this month are uniting in their hope to block a proposed data storage center. Get the details here.

Welcome to our weekly advice column, courtesy of Grace: She’s the big sister who shares her own mistakes so you can avoid making them, the coworker who builds you up to ask for the raise you deserve, and the friend who is always happy to listen.

We all need someone like Grace in our corner. Submit your own questions here.

Dear Grace,

How do I shake being so lonely? I put so much into my kids, but now they are teenagers who are old enough to do their own thing. I work from home, but I don’t talk to my coworkers much. I never leave the house…I’m just working and doing chores alone. I hate who I am becoming! Help!!!

– Painfully Lonely in Pennsylvania

Dear Painfully Lonely,

Feeling lonely after your kids grow up is completely normal, one of the most common (and least talked about) experiences in motherhood. Millions of moms pour everything into raising their children, and when those kids start doing their own thing, it can feel like losing a piece of yourself. And here’s what I need you to hear: this is not permanent. Connection and meaning are still ahead of you. I’ve got some advice that I think will help you move in that direction….

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Patrick Berkery with stories from Kalena Thomhave, Sean Kitchen, Public News Service, USA Today via Reuters Connect, and Galvanize Together. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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