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PA Lawmakers Want to Cut Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits. Here’s Why That’s a Bad Idea.
State GOP lawmakers don’t want Pennsylvanians to receive unemployment bonus anymore. That could be bad for the state’s economy.
Winter (Storm) Is Coming; There’s More to Get Than Just Milk, Eggs, and Bread
The storm could bring 2 to 18 inches of snow, depending on where in the state you live.
What It’s Like When You Can’t Even Snuggle Your Daughter Anymore Because of COVID-19
It’s frightening being amongst the group of people deemed as high risk. Yet, the possibility of contracting COVID-19 and spreading it to Simone is even more nerve-racking.
A Growing Number of Americans Want Rent Canceled Over Coronavirus
White sheets are being hung in apartment windows to show solidarity with the #CancelRent movement that is gaining steam on Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites.
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.
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.
AI data centers like the ones coming to Pa. are using more power. Regular customers are footing the bill
At least 36 states, including Pa., offer tax incentives to companies planning on building data centers in their states.
How to eat & drink your way through the Poconos this summer
From stick-to-your-ribs breakfast food to the only sake brewery in Pennsylvania, we’ve created a delectable guide to summer food and drink in the Poconos.
10 places to check out in Philadelphia’s Chinatown
Philadelphia’s Chinatown is a historic, bustling hub of Asian American life in the city.
From field to fork: Try these 8 Pennsylvania farm-to-table restaurants revolutionizing the local food scene
Pennsylvania has an abundance of farm-to-table restaurants where chefs are making creative use of locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients for truly memorable meals.
This summer’s weird & wacky Pennsylvania festivals
Whether you want to gather with fellow pickle, UFO, or Bigfoot enthusiasts, watch vintage cars race through the streets of Pittsburgh, or see some truly outsider art in Philadelphia, there’s a festival for you this summer in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania’s sweet delight: Exploring 8 great donut shops across the state
Whether you crave something traditional, like a chocolate glazed, something more gourmet, like a pistachio baklava donut, or a plus-sized donut fit to serve an entire party, Pennsylvania has world class donut shops that offer all this, and more. Even fried chicken sandwiches.
The tastiest coffee roasted right here in Pennsylvania
You can grab fresh Pennsylvania coffee beans all across the state.
Villanova alumni praise Robert Prevost, now Pope Leon XIV
Villanova alumni who spent time with Robert Prevost, now Pope Leon XIV, still remember rubbing shoulders with the new pope.
Get the story behind Bethlehem-made Peeps
Millions of Peeps are made daily in Bethlehem by Just Born Quality Confections, a family-owned candy manufacturer that also churns out Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike fruit chews and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews.
PA is the country’s largest producer of one food: Can you guess what is is?
More than 60% of the country’s production of one food product is grown in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
This young farmer in PA got job training from a USDA program — and it’s on Trump’s chopping block
As a first-generation farmer in rural Pennsylvania, Amber Donaldson welcomed guidance wherever she could get it. Enrolling in the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship made a huge difference. But today, that program is in jeopardy of shuttering due to Trump’s sweeping federal cuts.
11 must-try pizza places in Philadelphia
From institutions like Tacconelli’s and Santucci’s, to the lauded Pizzeria Beddia, to neighborhood staples like Alex’s, we’re highlighting the best of Philadelphia pizza.
The 10 best pizzas in Pittsburgh, according to one local
We asked local foodie Stacy Rounds to write about her 10 favorite pizza places in Pittsburgh. Here’s what she said.
2025 Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney: What to know
Celebrate 2025 Groundhog Day — and its ancient origins — at the popular Punxsutawney event where you can catch a glimpse of the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil.
25 weird & wacky Pennsylvania festivals happening in 2025
After reading about these unique Pennsylvania festivals, you’ll want to put them on your 2025 calendar.
Pennsylvanians played a significant role in the Jan. 6 attack. Here’s who they are.
Democracy didn’t die in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021, despite the efforts of state Republicans like Doug Mastriano and Scott Perry, and the 100 Pennsylvanians who have been arrested to date for participating in the deadly attack on the US Capitol.
Dreaming of a Dry January? Try these non-alcoholic beverages made in PA
If you’re participating in Dry January, you can keep it local with these N/A beverages made in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania stories that brought a smile to our face in 2024
As we prepare to say goodbye to an election year where divisiveness seemed to dominate the news cycle, we’re here to remind you that the news wasn’t all bad in 2024, especially here in Pennsylvania.
The best coffee shops in Erie, according to our readers
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Erie coffee shops. Here’s what they said.
Pennsylvania will begin testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus
Pennsylvania is one of six states where raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors will be tested on request starting Dec. 16.
The Babe and the Beatles: 7 fun facts about Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
NEPA’s “twin cities” have some interesting history — and a pizza mecca between them.
Pennsylvania man and his brother charged with assaulting New York Times photographer during Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
Two brothers were arrested Thursday on charges that they assaulted a New York Times photographer inside the U.S. Capitol during a mob’s attack on the building more than three years ago.
6 Black-owned restaurants in Philadelphia to try
Support Black-owned restaurants at these 6 great spots.