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WATCH: A Philadelphia Resident Talks About the Impact of Gun Violence in Her Community
Amy Wasersztein lives in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, where a 14-year-old was recently killed after a high school football scrimmage in September.
WATCH: State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta on the Hypocrisy of Republican Leaders Over Gun Safety
Kenyatta pointed to the hypocrisy of Republican leaders who cite a mental health crisis as the root cause of school shootings, then vote against bills that would provide resources for mental health care.
Mass Shooting at Gay Nightclub in Colorado Follows Surge of Right-Wing Rhetoric and Threats Targeting LGBTQ Community
As Republican lawmakers and right-wing media figures have singled out the LGBTQ community with hateful rhetoric, children’s hospitals have faced bomb threats, armed extremist groups have targeted drag-related events, and LGBTQ individuals have been assaulted and now murdered in a mass shooting that left five dead.
Where to Take Your Family Who’s Coming to Visit Philly for the Holidays
If you have family coming to visit, show them how Philadelphia transforms between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Take them to these festive events you can find in Philadelphia only during the holidays.
4 Day Trips From Philly to Hit the Road on a Budget
Keeping in mind that it can be a bit expensive to travel by car right now, these day trip ideas keep you in Pennsylvania while saving a little gas money.
6 Things You May Not Have Known About Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania
We’ve put together a list of facts about Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania to inform your celebration. The holiday always falls on the fourth Thursday of November. For 2022, that’s November 24.
Pennsylvania Voter Information
The Republican Party is the Reason Counting Votes in Pennsylvania Might Take a Few Days
If you see the vote count delayed, if we’re still waiting for a winner on Wednesday, if there’s a flurry of lawsuits in Pennsylvania, you can thank state Republicans.
ALERT: If You’re Voting by Mail in Pennsylvania, You Must Date Your Ballot Due to New State Supreme Court Ruling
Bottom line after Tuesday’s ruling: If you want your mail-in ballot to count, make sure there’s an accurate, handwritten date on the return envelope.
Our Mission: Building a More Civically-Engaged Pennsylvania
As the divisive rhetoric of a campaign season drives many would-be voters away from engaging with democracy, the Keystone is working to let Pennsylvanians know that their vote matters.
These State Lawmakers Are Up for Reelection; Here Are the Voting Bills They’ve Proposed
With many state lawmakers up for reelection this year, your vote matters more than ever in determining the future of voting rights in Pennsylvania. Based on the bills they’ve proposed, state Republicans seem to be doing all they can to restrict those rights.
Ahead of Pivotal November Election, Gov. Wolf Expands Access to Voter Registration Information
Wolf’s executive order builds on the requirements of a federal voter registration act and will allow those who want to vote to start the process at Farm Show events, state parks, libraries, and more.
How to Register to Vote in Pennsylvania
You must be registered to vote by Oct. 24 to be eligible to vote in the November general election.
Pennsylvania Life
7 Coolest Events Happening in November in Pittsburgh Worth Traveling For
November is nearly halfway over, but there are still plenty of interesting events happening in Pittsburgh to put on your calendar.
7 of the Coolest Events Happening in Philly This November
This is one of the most amazing Novembers in Philadelphia that’s happened in recent memory.
5 Pennsylvania Movie Theaters That Show Classic Films
Seeing older movies on a movie theater screen, in the size that they were intended to be seen, can be a real treat.
10 Things You Must Do This Fall in Pennsylvania
We’ve put together a list of must-do activities so you can have the best Pennsylvania autumn. October is nearly over—let’s get going!
Visit These 5 Haunted Spots in Pennsylvania—if You Dare
Pennsylvania has a rich and storied history, and wherever you find rich and storied histories, you’re also bound to encounter a ghost or two hanging around to ensure history is not forgotten.
8 Places Across Pennsylvania to Get a Great Bowl of Chili
The ingredients and styles of chili may vary region to region throughout Pennsylvania. But the general consensus of those in the know is that these establishments all make great chili.