A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that it is unconstitutional for the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania to throw out mail-in ballots simply because the voter didn’t write an accurate date on the return envelope.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
In a joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer from Berks County and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star’s enormous and ardent fan base.
Erie, Pennsylvania, nuns who stood up to claims of election fraud win national award
After a conservative activist’s social media post suggested that they were up to something, the Benedictine Sisters went public and ‘contested the falsehood immediately.’
Pa. pup rescued with a cheese ball jar on her head is recovering
Dallas Cheddar was found last week in a York County cornfield with a cheese ball bucket stuck on her head. The Canine Rescue of Central PA said she is currently recovering in the care of a foster family.
Nearly two months into stalemate, Shapiro says a budget is close; Really, this time
Shapiro said he’s open to Republican’s proposal to use public transportation trust fund money to shore up transit authorities, if it’s paired with long-term funding.
Philadelphia’s mass transit cuts foreshadow possible similar moves in Pittsburgh, other cities across US
SEPTA has said its cuts this week amount to a 20% across-the-board service reduction to deal with a deficit of more than $200 million. Pittsburgh Regional Transit is considering a 35% service reduction to help close what it calls a roughly $100 million deficit this year.
High-profile Dems back veteran firefighter and union leader for Lehigh US House seat
Local and national Democrats are lining up behind Bob Brooks in one of the most high-profile Congressional races from 2026.
PA lawmakers scold Applegreen for cutting turnpike worker wages
In response to previous Keystone reporting, Democratic state senators sent Applegreen a letter asking if its CEO was also willing to take a pay cut.
UPMC nurses make history by voting to unionize
Nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital became the first nurses to win a union election at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania’s largest employer.
50,000 students rely on SEPTA in Philadelphia. They need to be prepared for service cuts.
Without a budget deal, SEPTA cut services across all buses, subways, and trolleys by 20% starting on Sunday.
No singing in the bathtub? A look at Pennsylvania’s weirdest laws
From purchasing vehicles on Sundays to whistling on the streets in certain towns, Pennsylvania has some weird, obscure laws still on the books.
Medical museum in Philadelphia overhauls policies on human remains to meet modern ethical standards
A medical museum in Philadelphia has redrawn its policies on the collection and display of human remains, limiting its acceptance of additional specimens and working to follow “evolving modern medical ethical standards” in how it handles the 6,500 organs, bones and other body parts in its collection.
Railroad companies failed to join safety program after toxic derailment that impacted western Pa.
Two and a half years after a derailed train spewed toxic gases across eastern Ohio and western Pa., none of the nation’s largest freight railroads have fulfilled promises to join a voluntary federal close call program designed to reduce rail hazards and prevent accidents.
Pennsylvania’s Chautauqua is a summertime haven for lifelong learners
The area springs to life every June, July and August, when a year-round population of about 1,000 more than doubles and thousands more crowd in for big events.
9 wacky traditions Pennsylvania colleges keep alive
From throwing slices of bread to screaming away the stress, here are nine weird Pennsylvania college traditions that help area universities build community.
It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
Pennsylvania nuns honored for pushing back on false voter fraud claims
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie received an award for political courage after they pushed back on baseless claims of voter fraud by a conservative organization weeks before the 2024 election.
Meet Kelly Barrett, the Pennsylvanian vying for Miss Wheelchair America 2026
Miss Wheelchair Pennsylvania and Harborcreek Township resident Kelly Barrett sets her sights on the national crown.
Rep. Chris Deluzio says Democrats need to earn union members’ trust back
US Rep. Chris Deluzio believes his party needs a better approach to win over union members.
Philadelphia-area House members to introduce bills to improve security for Pa. lawmakers
After a string of high-profile incidents of political violence, along with an uptick in threats and harassment of elected leaders around the country, a group of Pennsylvania lawmakers announced they plan to introduce a series of bills intended to help keep legislators safe, and ensure seats are filled immediately in the event one is killed.
Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo
Sixteen critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoises born to some very old parents got a slow walk and the red carpet treatment at a Philadelphia Zoo event to show off the highly prized hatchlings.
Pa. AG Dave Sunday signs letter calling on DEA to ban ‘designer Xanax’
Bromazolam is increasingly contributing to overdose deaths in the state.
9 Pa. residents confirmed with West Nile virus: Here’s how to protect yourself
The current West Nile virus risk in the state is “very high,” according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, with mosquitoes testing positive for the disease in all but 10 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
5 accessible vacation destinations in Pennsylvania
People with disabilities can enjoy these five Pennsylvania destinations that emphasize inclusivity.
Josh Shapiro blasts Trump’s threat to ban mail-in voting
President Donald Trump is trying to ban mail-in voting, but Gov. Josh Shapiro says that won’t happen in Pennsylvania.
20 billionaires and counting: US Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s ultra-wealthy donors revealed
Republican US Rep. Rob Bresnahan promised constituents he wouldn’t trade stocks or cut Medicaid. Then he got donations from 20 billionaires to do just that.
SEPTA funding crisis could affect central Pennsylvania’s Amtrak service, congressman warns
Rep. Brendan Boyle said the national passenger rail agency would lose $71 million if transit funding crisis persists
People seeking to clear their record of a criminal conviction can now do so online in Pa.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states in the country to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
SEPTA funding crisis could affect central Pennsylvania’s Amtrak service, congressman warns
Rep. Brendan Boyle said the national passenger rail agency would lose $71 million if transit funding crisis persists
Pennsylvania nurses get union election despite Trump’s delays at labor board
Contentious campaign prompted local officials to collect union-busting reports. Voting starts August 19.