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Bob, the Majority Builder
Plus, this Scranton punk band is gearing up for its 8th album release Share with a friend Good afternoon, everyone. It’s Thursday, July 16, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s edition here. I hope everyone is able to remain safe and enjoy their time indoors as…
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Drive-in theaters are still thriving in Pa.
Plus: Wawa’s longtime leader dies Share with a friend Here’s a fun fact: In the 1950s, the United States was home to more than 4,000 drive-in movie theaters offering Americans movie magic from the comfort of their vehicles. Those numbers have dwindled over the decades, but even as a kid in the ’80s in South…
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Pa. public retirees get first pension increase in decades
Plus, Rep. Deluzio calls out Fetterman for helping Republicans raise money in the midterms Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Tuesday, July 14, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Thursday’s edition here. Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to Harrisburg this past weekend and voted for a $50.8…
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State budget passes. What’s in it?
Plus: A Pa. native will be behind the plate at MLB’s All-Star Game Share with a friend While you were hopefully enjoying the weekend, Pennsylvania lawmakers were in Harrisburg hammering out the details of the 2026-27 state budget. In the end, they settled on a $50.8 billion spending plan, which Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into…
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A very nasty stomach bug has arrived in Pa.
Plus: Your thoughts on AI Share with a friend I’m sorry to open today’s newsletter with such unpleasantness, but this is a very important story (having endured a stomach bug earlier in the week—though nothing as severe as this—my antennae are up for this kind of news). A stomach bug that can lead to weeks…
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‘Robin Hood in reverse.’ Dems call out Trump’s budget cuts one year later
Congressional stock trading ban tops Paige Cognetti’s anti-corruption platform Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Thursday, July 9, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s newsletter here. Sorry for the late send. I was on the road earlier today and traveled to the Scranton area…
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Time to celebrate Pa.’s Whiskey Rebellion
Plus: Coach charged with hazing in death of Bucknell football player Share with a friend The use of artificial intelligence—AI—is everywhere, sometimes in ways you may not even be aware of. For instance, if you’ve ever wondered how your navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze know how to route you around snarled roadways, it’s…
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PECO workers win wage and benefit increases after historic strike
Plus, Paige Cognetti rolls out another round of labor endorsements Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Tuesday, July 7, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Thursday’s edition here. I hope everyone was able to enjoy their Fourth of July celebrations despite the scorching heat and…
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Berks County native’s wedding makes headlines
Plus: The push to boost black lung benefits for coal miners Share with a friend Programming note: Our newsletter editor Patrick Berkery is out today. Keep scrolling for a handful of local stories to help you kick off your week. Taylor Swift’s pre-wedding gift to Reading A Taylor Swift fan wearing a wedding veil…
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The best Pa. pizzas I’ve had in 2026 (so far)
Plus: New pizzerias in Erie, Lancaster, Lehigh Valley Share with a friend If you’re reading this during the day on Friday, there’s a good chance I’m currently waiting for my dough to proof. I’m hosting my first pizza party tonight, and I’m making four pizzas (two red, two seasonal whites) for some pizza-loving friends based…
