Michelle Henry will serve as the state’s Attorney General, finishing out Shapiro’s four-year elected term, and Christopher Paris will oversee the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Get Your Irish on at These 9 Pennsylvania St. Patrick’s Day Parades
From Philly to Meadville, cities and small towns throughout the state will celebrate Pennsylvania’s rich Irish heritage this weekend and next.
Suspect Charged in Slaying of Temple University Police Officer
The Philadelphia district attorney’s office has charged 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer with murder, murder of a law enforcement officer, robbery, carjacking, and weapons crimes in the death of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, who prosecutors said was shot in the head while responding to an incident near campus Saturday.
4 Classic Pennsylvania Restaurants for Date Night
Pennsylvania is home to many of the country’s oldest restaurants still in operation. Here’s a handful of some of the oldest that are perfect for date night.
Dangerous Stretch of Philadelphia Road Getting Safety Upgrades Thanks to Biden’s Infrastructure Law
Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard is receiving much needed traffic safety improvements thanks to the work of local lawmakers and community activists like Latanya Byrd, who lost four family members in a pedestrian accident on the road.
5 Small Town Pennsylvania Getaways Perfect for Valentine’s Day
These small towns in Pennsylvania offer plenty of opportunities for couples to have a Valentine’s Day experience that is both romantic and unique.
8 Places to Celebrate ‘Galentine’s Day’ in Pennsylvania
What started as a plotline on “Parks and Recreation” has turned into an actual celebration where female friends celebrate platonic love for one another in advance of Valentine’s Day.
Extremist Doug Mastriano Wants to Limit Where Drag Shows Can Be Performed in Pennsylvania
In Doug Mastriano’s latest anti-LGBTQ+ crusade, he wants to restrict drag shows from being performed anywhere minors could be in attendance.
Here’s Who Gov. Josh Shapiro Picked for His Cabinet
Shapiro will also nominate his former deputy attorney general, Michelle Henry, to take over as the commonwealth’s top lawyer.
7 MLK Day of Service Opportunities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians will have an opportunity to do for others by volunteering Monday as we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Here Are 8 Concert Tours Coming to Pennsylvania in 2023 You Can Already Buy Tickets For
From Taylor Swift, to Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, to Shania Twain, there are shows for fans of all genres planned for the coming year.
5 Legendary Creatures Believed to Live in Pennsylvania
Perhaps there are even bigger creatures than bears out there—creatures like cryptids, animals whose existence is as of yet unproven. There’s no hard evidence, but there is certainly lore.
6 Events to Celebrate Kwanzaa 2022 in Pennsylvania
Celebrations will take place throughout the state for the holiday Dr. Maulana Karenga created in 1966 as a way for “African American families to reconnect to their roots and their community.”
12 Pennsylvania Hanukkah Celebrations That Celebrate the Festival of Lights
These 12 Hanukkah celebrations will take place throughout Pennsylvania—some are free for the community, others require paid admission—leading up to or during the Festival of Lights.
Wawa Keeps on Growing With Plans to Expand Into 3 New States
The Delaware County-based convenience store chain has announced plans to expand into Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky by 2025.
6 Pennsylvania Restaurants Along the Delaware River You Must Visit
Don’t miss these six restaurants—many of them in historic buildings— located in Pennsylvania’s beautiful Delaware River towns.
These Locally Owned Bookstores Deserve Your Support This Holiday Season
By shopping at independent bookstores you’ll be able to check some items off your gift buying list, but the benefits go beyond that.
7 Pennsylvania Chocolatiers to Support During the Holidays
You can satisfy someone’s sweet tooth while supporting the local economy this holiday season.
5 Small Towns in Eastern PA You Must Visit
You’d be remiss to ignore the small towns in the eastern part of the commonwealth that have beautiful scenery, thriving shopping districts, and their own histories to share.
5 Cool Towns in Pennsylvania With Great Shopping Districts
We’ve selected five towns with great shopping districts across Pennsylvania, highlighting communities that deserve a visit.
6 Must-See Covered Bridges to Visit Across Pennsylvania
We’ve compiled a list of some of the must-visit covered bridges across the commonwealth. We’ve profiled a range of bridges based on location, interesting bridge characteristics, and other things to do in the surrounding area.
6 Pennsylvania Used Record Stores to Shop on Black Friday (or Small Business Saturday)
Black Friday is also Record Store Day, one of two days a year when new albums are released in limited numbers to record stores that participate.
It’s Official: Pennsylvania Democrats Take Over Majority in State House for First Time in 12 Years
All 203 of the state’s House seats were on the ballot this year. With new legislative districts and a number of GOP incumbents not seeking reelection, Democrats succeeded in taking over the majority.
Here Are All the Democratic Women Who Were Elected in Pennsylvania
So far, 44 out of the 75 Democratic women who ran in the commonwealth have won their respective elections. The only race that’s still to be called as of this writing featuring a female Democrat is between Democrat Melissa Cerrato and incumbent Republican Todd Stephens in the 151st House district.
5 Pennsylvania Movie Theaters That Show Classic Films
Seeing older movies on a movie theater screen, in the size that they were intended to be seen, can be a real treat.
Best Pumpkin Ales From Pennsylvania Craft Breweries to Try This Fall
Here’s a list of pumpkin beers from Pennsylvania breweries that we’ve heard a lot of chatter about.
These State Lawmakers Are Up for Reelection; Here Are the Voting Bills They’ve Proposed
With many state lawmakers up for reelection this year, your vote matters more than ever in determining the future of voting rights in Pennsylvania. Based on the bills they’ve proposed, state Republicans seem to be doing all they can to restrict those rights.
These Pennsylvania Restaurants Have Stood the Test of Time
From old public houses to taverns to old-school Italian establishments, Pennsylvania is home to many restaurants that are well over 100 years old.
Up for Grabs: 5 Races That Could Shift the Balance of Power in the Pennsylvania State Senate
There are 50 seats in the state Senate on the ballot in November. With new legislative districts and a number of GOP incumbents not seeking reelection, Democrats are taking aim at the Republican majority.
Pennsylvania is Getting 3 New State Parks
The Wolf administration has announced plans for new state parks in Chester, Wyoming, and York Counties.