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7 Pennsylvania holiday traditions that capture the spirit of the season
From boilo to Belsnickel, we’re highlighting different ways Pennsylvanians celebrate the holidays throughout the state.
11 incredible holiday light displays to see in Pennsylvania
Get into the holiday spirit by visiting some incredible light displays throughout Pennsylvania.
Ski resorts aren’t just for the Poconos: Here are 10 others to check out in PA
Take to the snow at these ski resorts in western, central, and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Pennridge School Board overturned policy that banned pride flags
Pennridge School Board members overturned a controversial ban on pride flags and a policy that barred teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues with students.
Pennsylvania’s Top 5 hospitals: See who made the 2025 rankings
Pennsylvania’s top-ranked hospitals for 2025 include UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, Thomas Jefferson, and other leading medical centers.
These 10 small Pennsylvania towns are real-life winter wonderlands
The warmer months aren’t the only time to walk picturesque main streets and visit historic sites in Pennsylvania. This winter, visit these 10 small towns for holiday cheer, historic fun, and leisurely strolls through winter wonderlands.
Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here’s what’s being done about it
Officials say the drinking water for some 14 million people—including most of Philadelphia—isn’t at risk yet, but they’re monitoring the effects of the drought on the river and studying options for the future.
Pennsylvania native Keith Haring’s artwork featured on new 2025 stamp
A 1985 untitled drawing from Kutztown native Keith Haring will be featured on the USPS’s new Love stamp coming out in 2025.
2024 Black Friday deals that might make you want to go shopping
Black Friday deals are offered by several retail stores and restaurants in 2024. Here’s what you need to know.
Where to shop in Pennsylvania for Small Business Saturday
Neighborhood shopping districts are a source of pride for communities throughout Pennsylvania. Keep your holiday shopping local this Small Business Saturday.
How to support Pennsylvania’s rural communities through volunteering
Throughout Pennsylvania, organizations are working to preserve the rural way of life. Here are five to consider volunteering with.
Shapiro keeps SEPTA afloat after flexing $153 million from federal highway funding
Gov. Josh Shapiro directed PennDOT to transfer $153 million in highway funding to help SEPTA after Senate Republicans failed to pass public transit funding. The funding will keep the transit agency afloat until July.
Eagles legend Jason Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
“They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” will be recorded in front of a live audience at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer.
6 things you may not have known about Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania
Win the dinner table conversation Thursday by rattling off these facts about Thanksgiving in the commonwealth.
8 foods you didn’t know were invented in PA
Bubble gum, Big Macs, and Hershey Kisses—here’s a look at just some of the treats, snacks and entrees that originated in the Keystone State.
Your 2024 guide to Pennsylvania-inspired gifts
Stumped on what to gift your favorite pal in Pa. this holiday season? We have some ideas.
Fa La La in Pa.: 2024 holiday events across Pennsylvania
Here’s a sampling of holiday events where you can celebrate the season in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania’s high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots in US Senate race
Pennsylvania’s state Supreme Court on Monday weighed in on a flashpoint amid ongoing vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, ordering counties not to count mail-in ballots that lack a correct handwritten date on the return envelope.
From Pennsylvania farms to your table: The best places to source your holiday meal staples
This holiday season, ditch the big box store’s shriveled green beans and canned cranberry sauce and keep it local.
8 iconic TV shows set in Pennsylvania
From quirky workplace comedies to gripping dramas, discover how Pennsylvania’s cities and culture have shaped some of television’s most beloved series.
Pride on the trail: LGBTQ hiking, running, and birding groups to join in Pennsylvania
We’re highlighting some LGBTQ hiking, running, and birding groups that offer a safe, supportive community in the commonwealth state.
8 Philly restaurants to try out during World Vegan Month
These Philadelphia vegan restaurants serve up delicious meals that happen to be meatless.
SEPTA riders face fare hikes of more than 20% and possible service cuts
If approved by SEPTA’s board of directors, riders would pay the increase on top of a proposed separate interim average fare increase of 7.5% that the transit agency’s board is due to consider later this month.
Doggone: November is National Adopt a Senior Pet month
This November, celebrate the beauty of older pets available at Pennsylvania animal shelters and rescues with National Adopt a Senior Pet month.
Did your absentee ballot count? Today the last day to fix it as Senate race remains tight
Democrats are pushing those who live in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties and voted by mail to check the status of their mail-in ballots and fix any potential issues by Tuesday with the US Senate race being too close to call.
Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony
The famed abolitionist — who escaped slavery and settled in Philadelphia, leading other enslaved Black women and men to freedom on the Underground Railroad — worked as a scout, spy and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War, and helped lead 150 Black soldiers on a gunboat raid in South Carolina.
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.
Make a difference: Where to volunteer if you’re unhappy with the presidential outcome
Frustrated with the election results? You can still lend a hand in supporting the issues that matter most to you by volunteering at these organizations.
What happened to these 4 PA bars featured on the hit show Bar Rescue?
On the hit show “Bar Rescue,” host Jon Taffer attempted to rescue these four Pennsylvania bars. Here’s what happened to them.