On Tuesday, the North Hanover YMCA held a ribbon cutting for its new 15,000-square-foot dog park, located in its adjacent field at 500 George Street in Hanover.
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Here’s why Hanover is the ‘snack food capital of the world’
The small York County town of Hanover is a big name in salty snacks, including Snyder’s pretzels, cheese curls, and potato chips.
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...
Video: Hanover tarot reader talks about encounter with police over a law from 1861
Beck Lawrence, owner of the Serpent’s Key, a Hanover business billed online as a “witchery and apothecary,” received a warning last week from police that she could face charges under an antiquated law outlawing fortune telling for profit in Pennsylvania.
From declawing to bestiality: Pennsylvania lawmakers target animal cruelty
The House Judiciary Committee moved a package of legislation that includes proposals to enhance penalties and investigative resources for animal cruelty cases as well as tightening rules for elective procedures.
Glamping in Pa? Several Pennsylvania state parks will have glamping option next year
Pennsylvania is traditionally considered one of the best states for camping, and with more than 300,000 acres of state park land, campers have no shortage of sites for hardcore camping.
Report: MAGA influencer Jack Posobiec voted in PA while allegedly living in another state
Influencer Jack Posobiec, a far-right activist known for promoting unfounded claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election through widespread voter fraud, may have voted in Pennsylvania while living in Maryland for years.
3 officers killed, 2 wounded in shooting in York County, suspect identified
The man who fatally shot three Pennsylvania officers and injured two before he was killed by police has been identified as 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, according to a law enforcement official.
Primanti Bros. closes two locations in south-central Pa. after ‘careful consideration’
Two Primanti Bros. locations in south-central Pennsylvania closed this week, according to the company.
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.
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.
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.
10 fun factory tours in Pennsylvania
Get a first-hand look at how guitars, coins, potato chips and more are made right here in Pennsylvania on these factory tours.
Happy Pennsylvania Day! Here’s why the Keystone State is worth celebrating.
Sunday is National Pennsylvania Day, the perfect time to highlight some of the things that make the commonwealth such a great place to call home.
The most affordable places to live in Pennsylvania in 2025
See how far a dollar stretches in these 12 affordable places to live in Pennsylvania in 2025.
Adams County officials condemn post by sheriff showing bloody ‘protester edition’ truck
The Adams County Sheriff is facing backlash over a since-removed Facebook post that appeared to show a blood-spattered truck with the caption “Protester Edition” posted during a weekend of national protests that included an incident in Virginia where police said an SUV drove through protesters.
Online survey says Beaver County has one of the best ‘hidden gem’ beaches in the U.S.
The Raccoon Creek State Park beach was the 41st Best Beach on Frugal Flyer’s list of 95 hidden gems, which was constructed from a survey of 3,002 responses.
Pa. law makes it illegal to sell tarot readings or love potions. Could that change?
An obscure state law from 1861 prevents fortune telling for profit. State Rep. Greg Scott wants the statute repealed.
The 10 most popular state parks in Pennsylvania
Millions of people flock to these popular state parks in Pennsylvania every year.
Your guide to hummingbird season in Pennsylvania
It’s that time of year when you may spot the tiny and elusive hummingbird flitting about your yard. Read on to learn more about these birds that nest in our state and how you can help them keep coming back.
We asked, you answered: If you could describe Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office with one word, what would it be?
To mark the Donald Trump 2.0 100-day milepost, we asked our newsletter readers to describe his first 100 days in office with one word.
Pennsylvania in bloom: 14 flower festivals to check out in 2025
The celebrated Philadelphia Flower Show is already underway. If you can’t make it this year, you can still revel in color and natural beauty at the many other flower festivals coming to Pennsylvania in 2025.
The Keystone Holiday Shopping Guide
To take the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping, we put together a guide to our favorite locally made gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Your 2024 guide to Pennsylvania-inspired gifts
Stumped on what to gift your favorite pal in Pa. this holiday season? We have some ideas.
We asked, you answered: How do you feel about the 2024 election results
Our newsletter readers shared their thoughts on the outcomes of the pivotal 2024 presidential election.
13 Pa. schools recognized for high academic achievements
The Education Department recognized 13 Pa. schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for excelling in academic performance.
South-Central Pa.’s top 6 fall trails for hikers and bikers
These hiking and biking trails in Dauphin, Cumberland, and York counties will get you close to dramatic fall foliage boasting different shades of red, orange, and yellow.
10 women-owned breweries, wineries, and distilleries in Pennsylvania you can support
At these Pennsylvania spots, the fermentation is a female thing.
Video: This Pa. tarot shop owner went viral after police visit. Now, they’re fighting back
Beck Lawrence went viral last fall after being warned by Hanover’s police chief that they could face charges over an arcane law from 1861 outlawing fortune telling for profit in Pennsylvania.
Raw milk sold in 12 Pa. counties recalled over contamination fears
The state Department of Agriculture recommends that consumers in parts of Central Pa. and the Lehigh Valley immediately throw out Pure Pastures Dairy raw milk with sell-by dates of April 3 through May 3.