Public transportation funding continues to remain a top issue during the new legislative session. SEPTA, the country’s sixth largest transit agency, faces an annual $240 million budget shortfall.
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New ranking finds that Pittsburgh’s job market is thriving
Pittsburgh finished second in WalletHub’s new Best Cities for Jobs ranking. The finance company cited the Steel City’s high-quality jobs, its job opportunities, and status as a growing tech hub.
Josh Shapiro praises bipartisan efforts to reelect Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton was reelected as speaker even though the House is tied at 101 members in each caucus. Gov. Josh Shapiro praised House Republicans for allowing the vote to happen.
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.
22 of the quirkiest museums in Pennsylvania
There’s no shortage of strange (and fun!) museums in Pennsylvania, whether they have a niche focus or oddities on exhibit. Big Bac Museum, anyone?
2 Pennsylvanians injured in deadly New Orleans attack
A 51-year-old man from Western Pa. and a 26-year-old former high school football standout from the Philadelphia area remain in the hospital after the New Year’s Day truck attack that left 14 people dead.
Five issues Pennsylvanians should pay attention to in 2025
From the ongoing fight to fully fund public education to the legalization of adult use cannabis, the Pennsylvania General Assembly will have their work cut out for them in 2025. Democrats will also have to work on protecting three Supreme Court justices who are up for retention election in the new year.
An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol a century ago. They’re still ticking
Visitors to Pennsylvania’s Capitol are drawn to its priceless artwork, polished marble and intricate carvings, but hidden behind the doors of some of its most ornate offices and chambers are another treasure: hundreds of antique clocks that were part of its original design.
Incoming Pennsylvania House Democrats want to focus on kitchen table issues in next session
Pennsylvania House Democrats are welcoming five new members to the chamber when the session starts in January. They look forward to making progress with education funding, protecting workers rights and delivering justice for survivors of child abuse.
13 trails where you can embark on a First Day Hike in Pennsylvania
A First Day Hike is a rejuvenating way to usher in a new year, and Pennsylvania’s state parks will host more than 70 guided hikes on Jan. 1.
Pennsylvania celebrities’ most memorable moments from 2024
From Taylor Swift to Will Smith, celebrities from Pennsylvania had a busy 2024. Here’s what they got up to.
The year that was: Pennsylvania’s top stories for 2024
From an eclipse, to an earthquake, to Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in the 2024 election, we’re taking a look back at the stories that dominated the headlines this year in the Keystone State.
16 Pennsylvania restaurants open on Christmas
Not everyone is putting together an elaborate spread on Christmas, but everyone needs to eat!
Looking to have a very Merry Christmas? Go to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh finished second in WalletHub’s Best Cities for Christmas ranking, while Philadelphia ranked 58.
Philly post office to bear name of fallen Temple officer
President Biden signed a bill renaming a Bustleton post office after Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald, honoring his service and sacrifice.
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.
Unidentified drones spotted flying across eastern Pennsylvania
There have been thousands of drone sightings throughout New Jersey since the middle of November. Now, residents across Pennsylvania are spotting drones flying across parts of the commonwealth.
Gov. Shapiro is prepared to sign warrant that would return shooting suspect Luigi Mangione to NYC
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has spoken with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and is prepared to promptly sign off on a governor’s warrant that would send the suspect in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO back to New York to face murder charges.
From ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ to ‘Rudolph’: The Pennsylvania connections to the holiday classics you love
Did you know that some of the most classic Christmas movies have Pennsylvania connections? Read on to find out what they are.
Democratic lawmakers celebrate funding to clean PA’s toxic schools
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest school buildings in the country and cleaning toxic schools will cost billions of dollars. A new round of funding will help restart the cleaning process.
The Keystone Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
Year-long joy: Give the gift of Pennsylvania parks, zoos, and museums this Christmas
Skip the usual gift from a brick and mortar store and give your loved one a Pennsylvania experience with a membership to a local attraction this holiday season.
The Keystone Holiday Food Guide
Struggling to put together a spread for your holiday gatherings? We’ve got you covered.
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.
2 Pennsylvania restaurants named among America’s best for 2024
Two Pennsylvania restaurants—one in Philadelphia, one in Pittsburgh—land coveted spots on OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 2024.
The best Pennsylvania state parks to enjoy in the winter
This winter, embrace how Pennsylvania state parks transform into snowy playgrounds for skiing, sledding, hiking, and more.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing is charged with murder in New York after being captured in Pennsylvania
Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a 26-year-old Penn graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family, was arrested Monday in the killing of Brian Thompson, who headed one of the United States’ largest medical insurance companies.
Man arrested in Altoona with weapon ‘consistent with’ gun in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, police say
NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny identified the suspect as Luigi Nicholas Mangione, who was born and raised in Maryland, has ties to San Francisco and a last known address in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Police question man in Altoona with gun thought to be similar to one used in killing of UnitedHeathcare CEO
The development came as dogs and divers returned Monday to New York’s Central Park while the dragnet for Brian Thompson’s killer stretched into a sixth day.
Phillies’ Dick Allen, Pirates’ Dave Parker elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
Franchise icons for both of Pennsylvania’s major league baseball teams got the long overdue call to the hall Sunday, as former Phillies third baseman/outfielder Dick Allen, and former Pirates outfielder Dave Parker were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. DALLAS —...