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Wet and wild fun: Discover the best waterparks in Pennsylvania for the whole family
Beat the summer heat at any one of the great waterparks scattered throughout Pennsylvania.
Unlocking curiosity: 10 hands-on learning centers for kids in Pennsylvania
Hands-on learning is a great way for kids to gain valuable knowledge about the world around them, and keep their brains in learning mode during the summer. At these Pennsylvania hands-on learning and discovery attractions, they’ll be having so much fun they won’t even notice they are learning!
From smoked brisket to Korean style: Feast your way through the best barbecue in Pennsylvania
Just because there’s no well-known “Pennsylvania style barbecue” that chefs in faraway states try to emulate doesn’t mean that there aren’t great places to eat barbecue in our state.
We asked, you answered: Who makes the best ice cream in Pennsylvania?
Our newsletter readers sound off on their favorite made-in-Pa. ice cream.
Jaws in July: How to celebrate Shark Week across Pennsylvania
Celebrate Shark Week in Pennsylvania by seeing sharks up close at Pa. aquariums and taking part in shark-themed events like trivia and movie screenings.
A personal choice: Pennsylvania woman shares her medication abortion experience
In 2023, medication abortions accounted for 63% of all abortions performed across the US. This is one Pennsylvania woman’s story about why the decision to have one was right for her.
Pennsylvania fried chicken: Here are the best restaurants to try
From Korean-style, to Ethiopian-inspired, to the classic southern-kissed buttermilk recipes, you’ll find numerous variants of crispy, juicy, fried chicken across Pennsylvania. We’re highlighting some of the best spots.
Republicans’ Latino outreach offices missing in 2024
Republicans once looked at organizing in Pennsylvania’s Black and Latino communities, but now their presence is non-existent.
The state of our air: How does Pennsylvania’s air quality measure up
According to a recent air quality report from the American Lung Association, ongoing air pollution remains an issue throughout the state.
2 top US gun parts makers agree to temporarily halt sales in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia filed suit against Polymer80 and JSD Supply last year, accusing the manufacturers of perpetuating gun violence by manufacturing ghost guns.
VIDEO: Susan Wild: GOP on ‘warpath’ when it comes to attacking reproductive rights
Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-Lehigh) didn’t hold back when talking about the Republican Party’s ongoing attacks on reproductive rights following a roundtable discussion on in vitro fertilization (IVF) restrictions with military families in Allentown last week. Wild...
4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey felt across Pennsylvania Friday morning
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake’s impact in Pennsylvania was primarily felt in the eastern part of the state, though the Pittsburgh area and other small pockets throughout the state were impacted as well.
Biden’s campaign ramps up in Pennsylvania as new poll shows him ahead
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign opened 14 coordinated offices across Pennsylvania since the State of the Union address.
Susan Wild highlights impacts IVF restrictions have on military families
Restrictions to IVF and the impacts it has on military families was the main focus at a roundtable discussion in Allentown with Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-Lehigh) and members of the local military community on Wednesday.
Play ball: The 2024 guide to Minor League Baseball in Pennsylvania
From Erie to NEPA, Pennsylvania has plenty of minor league ballparks where families can cheer on the stars of tomorrow for a fraction of what it costs to see a big league game.
Last-minute tips for seeing April’s total solar eclipse in Erie
If you’re hoping to catch next month’s total solar eclipse here in Pennsylvania, you’ll want to head to the northwest corner of the state, where the city of Erie is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the rare occurrence of the moon blocking out the sun.
3 trains involved in ‘collision and derailment’ in Northampton County; no injuries reported
Officials said the derailment was reported at about 7:15 a.m. Saturday in Lower Saucon Township along the Lehigh River. No hazardous materials were involved and no evacuations were ordered.
How much is the cost of living in Pennsylvania’s top 10 metropolitan areas? Here’s the breakdown
According to the Economic Policy Institute, the average cost for a family of four in Pennsylvania to enjoy a “modest yet adequate” standard of living is $87,500 a year. But if you live in one of the state’s 10 largest metropolitan areas, you’ll need to make more than that. A lot more in some areas.
We asked, you answered: What should Gov. Shapiro prioritize in Pennsylvania’s new budget?
With the governor having previewed two of his main objectives for Pennsylvania’s upcoming budget — overhauling the state’s higher ed system and increasing public transportation funding — we asked our newsletter readers to sound off on what they wanted to see Shapiro prioritize in the state’s new budget.
Will Pennsylvania see another “red mirage” in the 2024 election?
Pennsylvanians may witness another scenario where former President Donald Trump ends Election Day with a lead, but eventually loses due to mail-in ballots being counted.
We asked, you answered: What would you like to see the state Legislature accomplish in 2024?
Establish a livable minimum wage? Make significant progress toward legalizing marijuana for recreational use? Stronger gun safety legislation? Find out what your fellow Pennsylvanians want lawmakers in Harrisburg to get done in 2024.
85 Pennsylvanians have been arrested to date in the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
Democracy didn’t die in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021, despite the efforts of state Republicans like Doug Mastriano and Scott Perry, and the 85 Pennsylvanians who have been arrested to date for participating in the deadly attack on the US Capitol.
Snow daze: Remembering the 5 biggest blizzards to hit Pennsylvania in recent history
Get out the shovels and ice melt. We're looking back on Pennsylvania’s biggest snowstorms of the past few decades. The last few years have been relatively quiet on the snowstorm front in Pennsylvania. It was back in December of 2020 that we last experienced any kind...
9 Pennsylvanians we loved meeting in 2023
From history-making politicians, to kids with early-90s hair, it was our great pleasure to meet these Pennsylvanians in 2023 and share their stories with you.
The best in Christmas light displays and tree farms in Eastern Pennsylvania
‘Tis the season for holiday merriment at these magical light displays and sprawling Christmas tree farms in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Less pain at the pump: Gas prices continue to drop across Pennsylvania
The decline in gas prices in the commonwealth — down 12 cents from a month ago and 40 cents from this time last year — reflects what’s happening at the pumps across the country.
Harrisburg is the best place to retire in the US, according to US News
US News analyzed 150 metro areas in the country to find the best places to retire and eight cities from the commonwealth made the top 20.
PA Supreme Court victory helps Democrats secure majority for years to come
The impacts of McCaffery’s victory will have ripple effects for years to come, especially when it comes to preserving reproductive freedoms.
Rite Aid closing nearly 40 stores in Pennsylvania amid bankruptcy
Through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, Rite Aid announced it is closing more than 150 stores, including nearly 40 across the commonwealth.