State officials have estimated that about 144,000 SNAP recipients will lose their benefits because of the new rules. However, advocates say people who rely on the program can take steps to protect their access to food assistance.
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Old Farmer’s Almanac fall, winter weather forecast for Pennsylvania
While an overall warmer-than-average fall season was predicted by the Old Farmer’s Almanac for 2025 for the United States, most of Pennsylvania, the Appalachians and Lower Lakes are forecast to see cooler-than-average temperatures and dry conditions with lower-than average precipitation.
Things only people from Pa. say or do
From snack brand loyalty to church basement pierogi fundraisers, Pennsylvanians run on community, tradition, and apparently a lot of carbs.
Fall is approaching! Here are 11 festivals & events in Pa. to add to your calendar
Celebrate the harvest season and the state’s changing foliage at these fall festivals in Pennsylvania.
CDC shakeups have made COVID-19 shots hard to get in Pa. — for now.
Lawmakers, advocates, and Gov. Shapiro are considering moves to bypass the CDC’s new MAHA vaccine commission.
State AG’s office investigating ransom attack that knocked out website, email and phone service
Attorney General Dave Sunday said in a statement Friday his office is continuing to recover from the attack, which also took down the office’s website. He said it was caused by a person outside the agency encrypting files in an attempt to force the office to pay to recover the data.
Lost boy wandering elevated monorail line in Hersheypark is saved by another parkgoer
While park employees were searching for him, the boy entered a secured area leading to the monorail ride. It was closed and “safeguarded by a chained closure at the entrance and barricaded turnstile at the platform,” according to the park.
8 extreme Pennsylvania weather events that were caught on tape
From tornadoes to blizzards, watch the wild Pennsylvania weather events that were captured on film.
It’s official: Scranton mayor Paige Cognetti will run for Congress
The 45-year-old Democrat has long been viewed as the party’s best candidate to try to unseat freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan in their bid to take back the US House.
Federal cuts to SNAP are squeezing families and farmers in Pennsylvania
Republican-backed cuts to the SNAP program could hit nearly 144,000 Pennsylvanians and send a ripple effect through farms and small businesses. Here is one small farmer’s story.
Pennsylvania among states with sharp decline in rural maternity care access, report shows
Despite policy efforts to preserve services, a new study found that structure inequities in health care access have led to a nationwide decline in rural obstetric services since 2018.
Court decision clears path for lawsuit over Pa. Liquor Control Board’s special order handling fees
The lawyer for a Lancaster County restaurant leading the case said damages for businesses and individuals could exceed $50 million.
Preliminary hearing waived for the man suspected of firebombing the Governor’s Residence last April
Cody Balmer, 38, pleaded not guilty to all charges, including terrorism, aggravated assault and attempted homicide, shortly after his arrest in April, and is being held without bail. He is being represented by a public defender.
Kyle Schwarber hits 4 HRs, has Phillies-record 9 RBIs in 19-4 romp over the Braves
Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs in Philadelphia’s 19-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night to become the fourth Phillies player and 21st major leaguer to accomplish the feat.
The ‘City Game’ returns after an 85-year break as Pitt hosts crosstown rival Duquesne
Duquesne and Pitt will start the 2025 season by meeting on the field for the first time in 86 years.
Steelers take a chance on Aaron Rodgers to end playoff drought
The quarterbacks seem to change in Pittsburgh at an alarming rate, but the expectations do not.
No. 2 Nittany Lions to lean on deep roster in season opener against Nevada
The Nittany Lions have all the pieces to make another deep run, including 15 starters who helped them win the most games in program history a season ago. Drew Allar, who’s thrown for 6,302 yards, 53 touchdowns and helped Penn State win a program-best 34 games over three years, is back to chase what would be the program’s first national championship since 1986.
UPMC nurse joins union for her patients
For Clare Duffus, who has been a postpartum nurse at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Magee-Womens Hospital for the past four years, joining a union was a no-brainer.
She shared with The Keystone that caring for her patients and getting them better treatment was one of her main reasons for supporting the union.
Duffus and hundreds of her other colleagues will be joining the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Pennsylvania (SEIU HCPA) after they voted 402 to 305 in favor of the union last week.
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FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots with limits for some kids and adults
U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 shots but limited their use for many Americans — and removed one of the two vaccines available for young children.
Your 2025 guide to apple picking in Pennsylvania
Enjoy a favorite fall pastime by going apple picking in Pennsylvania.
After delaying their NFL dreams, No. 2 Penn State’s stars are chasing an elusive national title
After No. 2 Penn State’s down-to-the-wire loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal last season, the allure of unfinished business outweighed professional prospects for the rocket-armed senior who’ll lead one of college football’s deepest and most experienced teams.
U.S. Reps. Scanlon, Lee denied entry to Pa. immigration detention center
The congresswomen were attempting oversight visits in response to detainee’s death and poor conditions
Allar’s command of Penn State’s offense is the focus in Year 2 with offensive coordinator Kotelnicki
Drew Allar and Andy Kotelnicki have developed quite the quarterback-coach tandem in their 18 months together.
Eagles poised for Super Bowl repeat try with Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley
With Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and a relatively young, locked-in, loaded and healthy roster, the Eagles have positioned themselves as Super Bowl contenders for years to come.
Get a taste of the PA Wilds in your pasta sauce
Punxsutawney-based Stello Foods teamed up with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship on a new line of pasta sauces featuring wild boar, venison, and elk meat.
Pennsylvania to phase in Sunday hunting in state parks with three dates this fall
With Pennsylvania’s expansion of Sunday hunting taking effect next month, state park and forestry officials announced a “phased approach” to opening public land this fall on days previously off limits to hunters.
Allegheny County officials call on UPMC to end anti-union campaign and bargain with nurses
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital nurses unionized citing safe staffing ratios and wanting more time with their patients.
The Little League World Series generated nearly $40 million for Lycoming County’s economy
With the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, and the FIFA World Cup, March Madness, and MLB’s All-Star Game taking place in Philadelphia, major sporting events could bring even bigger bucks to Pa. in 2026.
5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
Researcher who has distorted voter data appointed to Homeland Security election integrity role
A conservative election researcher whose faulty findings on voter data were cited by President Donald Trump as he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss has been appointed to an election integrity role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.