We’re a little over a week into the new year, and US Senate candidate Dave McCormick is having a fundraiser with someone who was in Washington DC for Jan. 6, 2021.
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PA Turnpike tolls will increase by 5% starting Sunday
A 5% increase in the toll on the Pennsylvania turnpike is set to take effect on Sunday. Motorists traveling in a standard passenger vehicle from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh can expect to pay $1.80 more.
These 8 celestial events in Pennsylvania start Jan. 3
From now through April, Pennsylvania will experience monthly full moons, exciting annual events like meteor showers, and a thrilling total solar eclipse that will be visible in the Northwest part of the state.
VIDEO: Local witch sues Hanover Police Department
“Local witch sues Hanover Police Department” was not a story we were expecting to cover in 2023, but the story of Hanover’s self proclaimed “neighborhood witch” Beck Lawrence continues to unfold. We first met Lawrence in October, after their metaphysical store, The...
Heartwarming tales and hometown heroes: Pennsylvania stories we loved sharing in 2023
From a mission to help those struggling with addiction to Taylor Swift powering local economies, a look back at the news we loved sharing in 2023.
Move over, Bad Bunny. Taylor Swift is now the most-streamed artist in the world
From bolstering local economies with her “Eras” tour to being Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year, 2023 has been pretty good for Berks County’s Taylor Swift.
Pennsylvania charter schools among the worst in the US, report finds
Pennsylvania charter schools rank amongst the lowest performing in the country, according to a new report published by Education Next, an education journal that promotes and examines the changes happening in the county’s education system.
PA Democrats celebrate Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Pennsylvania Democrats celebrated the two-year anniversary of President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law by highlighting how the bill is benefitting Pennsylvania residents.
Philadelphia native Kevin Hart will receive the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy
The comedian and actor has been chosen to receive the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in American humor, capping a three-decade career that has seen him rise from the open mics of Philly to become one of his generation’s most successful performers.
Working Families Party wins two Philly City Council seats
Tuesday’s victory is historic for the Working Families Party because this upcoming year will be the first time since the 1950s that a Republican hasn’t served on Philadelphia City Council.
We asked, you answered: When is the right time to start putting up holiday decorations?
If you think it’s too early to start putting up holiday decorations, you’re not alone.
Op-Ed: Feeding Kids Breakfast at School Is a Smart Investment for Pa.
In an op-ed for the Keystone, Aaron Chapin, a Stroudsburg Area middle school teacher and president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, outlines the benefits of universal free school breakfast for public school students.
We Asked, You Answered: Do You Think the Pennsylvania School Year Starts Too Early?
The academic year kicking off in August is now very much a thing. How do you feel about it?
3 Passengers Dead After Charter Bus Crashes Near Harrisburg
The wreck happened during heavy rain just before midnight on Sunday, according to state police. The three passengers were declared dead at the scene.
Business on Top, Party in the Back: Pa. Kids Go for Gold in National Mullet Contest
With locks that bring to mind the ‘93 Phillies and Billy Ray Cyrus, Rory Ehrlich, of West Pottsgrove, and Kamden Cunningham, of Swoyersville, are on the verge of hair glory.
Lehigh Valley Airport Expansion Opens Thanks to Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the Lehigh Valley Airport in Allentown on Friday for the grand opening of a new security checkpoint and connector that will make it easier for passengers to travel through the airport.
8 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Pennsylvania Doing Their Part to Protect Nature
Pennsylvania is home to a wide variety of wildlife sanctuaries dedicated to protecting and preserving numerous different species of plants and animals.
Comics, Cartoons, and More Recs for Rural Stories to Read, Watch, and Listen to This Summer
Comics, cartoons, and old friends headline our latest batch of recommendations for rural stories to read, watch, or listen to this summer.
Op-Ed: Changing Hearts and Minds in Coal Country
Pennsylvania may be the heart of American coal country, but as Kelly Forest writes, residents are excited about transitioning to clean energy and saving money thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Air Quality Conditions Worsen in Parts of Pennsylvania as Haze From Canadian Wildfires Persists
A code purple has been issued in parts of eastern Pennsylvania, as intense Canadian wildfires continue to cause serious air quality issues throughout the state.
Explore the Cosmos: An Easy 2023 Summer Guide to Starting Your Stargazing Hobby
Make 2023 the summer you finally take up stargazing. Here’s your super simple guide to get started.
Sweetheart Scammers Stole $14.4 Million from Pennsylvanians Last Year. Here’s How They Did It.
More than 600 Pennsylvanians lost an average of $24,000 to online romance scammers in 2022.
Q&A: Documenting the Forgotten History of Black-Owned Farms through Mixed Media Art
Syd Carpenter is a Philadelphia-based mixed media artist who focuses on clay. She has received numerous awards including a United States Artist Fellowship, an Anonymous Was a Woman Fellowship, a National Endowment for the Arts grant, a Pew Fellowship in the Arts, and many others.
The 2023 Housing Market in 5 Charts
The once white-hot housing market may finally be starting to cool, but it’s not a buyers’ market just yet.Stacker cited data from Redfin and the U.S. Census Bureau to visualize and explain the shortage of U.S. homes for sale and what that means ahead of peak homebuying season.
Quiz: If Hogwarts Came to Pennsylvania, What House Would You Be Sorted Into?
We’re all still waiting for our acceptance letter, but let’s get a head start with the sorting hat, Pennsylvania-style. Grab your wand and your broom, it’s time to find out if you’re a Slytherin or a Hufflepuff by answering these five questions.
Pennsylvania’s Bipartisan Baby: How Sen. Cappelletti’s First Child is Changing the Political Environment in the Senate
Democrat Amanda Cappelletti feels her Republican colleagues are viewing issues such as maternity leave on a more personal level now that she is about to become the first state senator to give birth while in office.
Which Party Has the Majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives?
How Pennsylvania arrived at this odd stalemate in the House, and how — potentially — the uncertainty over which party is in control could be settled.
7 Small Town Art Galleries to Visit in Pennsylvania
Throughout the state in many small towns, art galleries showcase pieces from global and regional artists. Bonus: many of these galleries have free admission.
Justice Department Subpoenas Allegheny County Election Officials for Trump Communications Around 2020 Election
Election officials in Allegheny County have been asked for communications involving former President Donald Trump and his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Pennsylvania Counties Can Start Applying for Whole-Home Repairs Funds in Mid-December
The Whole-Home Repairs Program offers grants and loans to homeowners and landlords who struggle to pay for necessary home repairs. It also trains workers for construction-related jobs.