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We asked, you answered: Has your outlook on the future changed—for better or worse—since Donald Trump returned to the White House?
| October 24, 2025
In light of last weekend’s “No Kings” demonstrations, and with the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump being elected to a second term as president approaching, we asked our newsletter readers: Has your outlook on the future changed—for better or worse—since Donald Trump returned to the White House.Planning a PA Halloween: Dress up like a famous Pennsylvanian
| October 24, 2025
This year, make a Halloween costume inspired by famous figures from Pennsylvania.Meet the CMU professor teaching students how to design haunted houses
| October 24, 2025
Ruth Comley draws on decades of niche expertise to teach Carnegie Mellon students how to design and build haunted houses.Help your fellow Erie locals by participating in our grocery store survey
| October 24, 2025
We’ve compiled a range of information about where to get food in Erie, but we’d also love to hear from you.Franklin County burning through cash as PA budget impasse lingers on. What to know
| October 24, 2025
People employed by Franklin County need not worry about job security despite Pennsylvania's 16-week-long budget impasse, but some belt-tightening may be necessary, according to the county's chief financial officer.George Santos came to the Poconos after Trump commuted his prison sentence
| October 24, 2025
After being released from prison on Oct. 17, Republican former congressman George Santos didn’t waste any time enjoying his freedom. And where did he go? Straight to the Poconos.Senator wants to prohibit book bans for Pennsylvania-funded libraries
| October 24, 2025
Pennsylvania could join a growing number of states that have prohibited publicly-funded institutions from enacting bans on books and other material, if state Sen. Amanda Cappelletti has her way.Why the Pittsburgh Zoo is planning to send two more elephants to the ICC in Somerset
| October 24, 2025
Two African elephants from the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium are packing their trunks and moving to Somerset County.The sweetest spots for apple cider donuts in Pennsylvania
| October 24, 2025
Something about the crisp autumn air makes Pennsylvanians crave these cake donuts, made moist by apple cider in the batter. Here’s where to find some of the best the state has to offer.Apple-picking season has arrived in Pennsylvania. Here are 7 orchards to check out
| October 24, 2025
If you love all things apples, here are some suggestions for where to pick your own in Pennsylvania, plus things to consider before heading out.US Sen. John Fetterman’s fundraising woes continue
| October 23, 2025
The Democrat posts lowest quarter since declaring bid for U.S. Senate in 2021.Bucks County inmate work release program won’t be suspended despite rash of escapes
| October 23, 2025
Bucks County Corrections Department officials have no plans to suspend a work release program in the wake of two additional inmates who failed to return after leaving from jobs.
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Meet the CMU professor teaching students how to design haunted houses
| October 24, 2025
Ruth Comley draws on decades of niche expertise to teach Carnegie Mellon students how to design and build haunted houses.Franklin County burning through cash as PA budget impasse lingers on. What to know
| October 24, 2025
People employed by Franklin County need not worry about job security despite Pennsylvania's 16-week-long budget impasse, but some belt-tightening may be necessary, according to the county's chief financial officer.What was the mythical creature said to have stalked Erie County in the 1970s?
| October 23, 2025
The legend of the Sheepsquatch, also called Sheepman or Goatman, has circulated around Waterford since the early 1970s, according to a chapter in the book "Pennsylvania in the Paranormal Vortex" by Fred Saluga and Raymond Keller.HACC professors make case for strike in town hall meeting
| October 23, 2025
Hundreds of HACC staff are ready to strike if the union and administration cannot reach an agreement next week.Food pantry to feed Philadelphia International Airport federal workers gains momentum
| October 22, 2025
The airport is setting up food aid for federal workers who are affected by the government shutdown.Pa. senators’ bipartisan plan for online porn tax would generate revenue for state
| October 21, 2025
Pennsylvanians who buy content from or subscribe to online adult websites should pay more than just the state's 6% sales tax, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers contend.For Pa.’s soybean farmers, trade wars are only the latest struggle.
| October 21, 2025
A Chinese boycott of U.S. soybeans is only the latest issue facing farmers. Labor shortages, soaring equipment costs and unpredictable weather have also taken their toll.Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s memoir is coming out in January
| October 21, 2025
Gov. Josh Shapiro has a book coming out in January, touching upon everything from his swift political rise to the trauma of his home being set on fire.
