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10 Must-Visit Indoor Food Markets in Pennsylvania
From Bucks County to Crawford County, Pennsylvania has no shortage of indoor food markets that you can visit throughout the year for local groceries, a delicious lunch, or the simple joy of milling about a market.
Here are the Top Races on the Ballot in Pennsylvania
All eyes will be on Pennsylvania in November as a number of hotly contested races with nationwide implications will be decided at the ballot box.
Gov. Wolf Signs Executive Order Protecting Pennsylvania’s LGBTQIA+ Youth From Conversion Therapy
Wolf called on state legislators to follow the lead of cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown and enact a full statewide ban on the practice.
The Keystone’s Summer Reading: Some Light Reads
Check out these light reads from celebrated Pennsylvania authors.
The Keystone’s Summer Reading: Modern Classics
Pennsylvania natives and residents have produced many classics. Several authors are keeping that tradition alive with modern classics that bring the state even more respect. Check out some of them
Average Gas Price in Pennsylvania Now Tops $5 Per Gallon
Pennsylvanians are now paying an average of $5.03 for a gallon of regular gas. That’s a spike of more than 50 cents per gallon since last month.
Gov. Candidate Doug Mastriano Wants to Make PA Voters Re-Register
In violation of federal and state voting laws, Republican Doug Mastriano wants commonwealth voters to re-register in an attempt to “get it right” before the 2024 presidential election.
Bridging the Digital Divide: 20 Internet Companies Agree to Provide Discount Services
Over 900,000 Pennsylvanians are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides monthly subsidies on internet service for low-income households.
Talk of Election Fraud is Alive and Well on the Pennsylvania Campaign Trail, But Will it Work?
While Republicans have made anger over the 2020 election a staple of this year’s midterm primary campaigns to appeal to Trump-loyal GOP voters, such messages could be a liability in fall’s general election campaign, pollsters say.
Feeding Pennsylvania Students: Why Many Are Urging Congress to Extend the Free Lunch Program
Right now, almost all students in the commonwealth are eligible for a free meal, but that ends with the school year and has not been extended. Many think it should.
Court Upholds New Maps for Pennsylvania General Assembly
State Supreme Court justices rejected various challenges to the House and Senate district lines drawn up by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
Poll: Voting Equality Concerns Are on the Rise
Democratic lawmakers are concerned about equality as it pertains to voting rights, and have attempted to pass bills to combat that with little success.
At Least One Republican is Willing to Listen to Wolf’s Plan to Help Pa. Families
A high-ranking state senator said Gov. Wolf’s plan to issue checks of up to $2,000 to some Pennsylvania families “could be possible.”
5 Ways Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Affect You Here in Pennsylvania
Though the battle is being waged 5,000 miles away, what happens in the conflict between Russian and Ukraine is of great importance to Pennsylvanians.
PA’s New Legislative Maps Have Been Approved, But Legal Challenge is Still Likely
circulating petitions in the new districts to get on the May 17 primary ballot.
No Trump Endorsement? Senate Hopeful McCormick Enlists Cruz, Other GOP Stars
Sen. Ted Cruz headlined a rally for US Senate candidate David McCormick near Allentown on Tuesday. Former Trump White House insiders Hope Hicks and Sarah Sanders are also lending their support.
Bid to Help Latinos Win More Seats in Newly Drawn Districts Draws Criticism
Proposals from the Legislative Reapportionment Commission that must reflect a decade of demographic changes identified by the census narrowed opportunities for Pennsylvania Latinos, critics say.
Rich? Want to Be a US Senator? Welcome to Pennsylvania!
Carla Sands, Mehmet Oz — best known as the host of TV’s “Dr. Oz Show” — and David McCormick all seem prepared to spend millions of their own dollars to win a Senate seat.
Pothole-Riddled Roads and Crumbling Bridges: What PA Projects Could Get Funding From the Infrastructure Bill?
Although not included in the final bill, 77 projects identified by Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation in an earlier version of the legislation could potentially receive funding from the billions earmarked for transportation upgrades in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
What’s in the Infrastructure Bill for Pennsylvania? Here’s a Breakdown.
Pennsylvania will receive $17.8 billion of the $110 billion in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve roads, bridges, public transportation, drinking water, and much more.
Wolf Expects to Let Schools Set Masking Rules in January
The governor said that, on Jan. 17, he expects to turn over decisions about masking to local school officials. The state’s universal masking requirement for early learning programs and child care facilities will remain in place.
How Build Back Better Could Help These Pennsylvanians Build a Better Life
Congress is currently debating the aspects of the Build Back Better plan, which proposes expanding Medicare, lowering prescription drug costs, and funding home-based services, all of which would have a direct impact on the lives of Pennsylvanians.
The Pandemic ‘Blew the House of Cards All the Way Down’ for Mothers. Can Joe Biden Build It Back Better?
Moms are not okay. The pandemic has taken a toll and they are exhausted and struggling to find affordable child care. But help could be on the way, as President Joe Biden has a plan to pass a once-in-a-generation investment to help working families.
Wolf Asks Legislature for Law Mandating Masks in Classrooms
Gov. Tom Wolf wants lawmakers back in Harrisburg immediately to work on a bill to order schools and child care facilities to require masks in classrooms.
The Keystone’s Summer Reading: Memoirs
Pennsylvania’s deep tradition of storytellers including those whose memoirs captured the nation’s attention.
PA By the Numbers: Which PA Towns and Counties Grew the Most in the Last 10 Years?
Find out which parts of Pennsylvania grew population-wise, and which ones shrank.
The Keystone’s Summer Reading: Modern Classics
Pennsylvania natives and residents have produced many classics. Several authors are keeping that tradition alive with modern classics that bring the state even more respect. Check out some of them
The Keystone’s Summer Reading: Some Light Reads
Check out these light reads from celebrated Pennsylvania authors.
How Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Could Help Home Healthcare Workers
Workers hope President Biden’s American Jobs Plan will help home healthcare workers’ industry.