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Leaf peeping in Pennsylvania: Best spots
Your guide to the best places to go leaf peeping in Pennsylvania for stunning fall foliage views.
‘Go Huskies! Love Dave McCormick’ banner to be flown above Temple-UConn game
Dave McCormick got upset after Bob Casey called out his Connecticut residency. Now Democrats will fly a banner plane ahead of Temple’s football game on Saturday.
These are some of the steps Pennsylvania officials take to make sure elections are safe and secure
Baseless claims of election fraud by Donald Trump put Pennsylvania in the spotlight during the 2020 election. Before more ‘big lies’ materialize this campaign season, learn about the measures state officials take to protect democracy on Election Day.
With early voting underway in Pennsylvania, counties are opening additional election offices
Mail ballots are now available in 22 counties, giving Pennsylvania voters the opportunity to cast their vote early through the mail, in person at their county election office, or via drop box if available in their area.
Pennsylvania Latino voters could play decisive role in upcoming presidential election
Pennsylvania has the 10th largest population of eligible Latino voters in the U.S. Approximately 579,000 Latinos are of voting age in the commonwealth, representing 6% of the state’s electorate.
PA mothers sign letter calling out Dave McCormick’s anti-abortion views
More than 70 mothers from across Pennsylvania signed a letter highlighting Dave McCormick’s anti-abortion views. In 2022, McCormick praised the US Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade.
How Eugene DePasquale, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, helped clear 90% of PA’s untested rape kits
Eugene DePasquale, the Democratic nominee for PA’s Attorney General, cleared Pennsylvania’s backlogged rape kits by more than 90% when he has Auditor General.
DePasquale said he has a proven track record in conducting statewide investigations and work with victims and survivors, and that he will bring those skills into the AG’s office.
The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
Dockworkers in Philadelphia and 35 other US ports began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation, even though some progress had been reported in latest contract talks.
Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader and former Phillie, has died at age 83
Rose, who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win their first World Series in 1980, was one of the most exciting players in baseball history, though his off-field activities tarnished his formidable achievements on the diamond.
Elizabeth Warren rallies voters across Southeastern Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren crisscrossed the Philadelphia suburbs on Sunday rallying hundreds of Kamala Harris supporters in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties.
Where are mail-in ballots available in Pennsylvania?
Mail-in ballots are now available to voters in 17 Pennsylvania counties. Officials said that ballots should be available statewide sometime during the first week of October.
Pennsylvania’s richest billionaire trying to buy the Attorney General’s seat in PA
Jeffrey Yass has spent more than $5 million dollars trying to influence the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s race. Yass is worth over $49 billion and is spending his money on TV ads and mailers supporting Dave Sunday.
These Pennsylvania caves and caverns beckon adventure seekers
Fall is an ideal time to explore the many caves and caverns hidden deep in the Pennsylvania ground and hillsides.
How are Pennsylvania’s voting machines tested ahead of Election Day?
All election equipment used by Pennsylvania counties — ranging from ballot-marking devices used for some in-person voting to machines that tabulate mail and absentee ballots — is put through a pre-election stress test known as logic and accuracy testing. This is how it works.
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.
It’s Banned Books Week. Here’s how to get involved in Pennsylvania
Banned Books Week is held annually to highlight the value of the printed word. Here’s how Pennsylvania will be celebrating the event.
Tim Walz campaigns on freedom in Pennsylvania’s bellwether Northampton County
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz returned to Pennsylvania on Saturday and rallied over 3,000 supporters in Northampton County, a bellwether county that has correctly voted for the presidential winner in the previous four elections.
Polish Pennsylvanians endorse Kamala Harris over Putin, Ukraine concerns
Leaders of Pennsylvania’s Polish community endorsed Kamala Harris following her debate shoutout. There are 800,000 Polish-Americans in the commonwealth, which Democrats won by 80,000 votes in 2020.
Pennsylvania mail ballots may not start going out in some counties until early October
Following some confusion over a state law requiring counties to begin processing voters’ applications for mail ballots 50 days before an election, state officials announced Wednesday that counties are still in the process of preparing mail ballots for voters.
Pennsylvanians want to see a better pathway to citizenship for immigrants, according to poll
As Pennsylvania’s Hispanic population continues to increase, voters in the state want the government to create better opportunities for immigrants to become U.S. citizens.
Insta vistas: Where to find Pennsylvania’s most Instagrammable fall foliage
The commonwealth offers plenty of locations to snap that perfect pic of autumnal reds, oranges, and yellows for your Insta.
These are the best times to see Pennsylvania’s stunning fall foliage
The fall foliage in Pennsylvania is a beautiful sight, and reaches its peak throughout October. Here’s where and when to see the best colors.
Reproductive Freedom bus tour across Pennsylvania keeps pressure up on Trump’s health care bans, record
Just 51 days before the election, the Harris/Walz campaign’s “Fighting for Reproductive Freedom” bus tour kicked off Sunday across the street from the birthplace of the U.S. Constitution inside Independence Visitor Hall Center in Old City. Hadley Duvall, reproductive...
Prost (cheers!) to 8 Pennsylvania Oktoberfest events in 2024
Pennsylvania’s rich German heritage shines brightly in September and October as Oktoberfest celebrations spring to life across the Keystone State
10 women-owned breweries, wineries, and distilleries in Pennsylvania you can support
At these Pennsylvania spots, the fermentation is a female thing.
Pennsylvania mail-in ballots with flawed dates on envelopes can be thrown out, court rules
Commonwealth Court two weeks ago had halted enforcement of the handwritten dates on exterior envelopes. The Supreme Court’s reversal of that decision raises the prospect that thousands of ballots that arrive in time might get thrown out in a key swing state in what is expected to be a close presidential contest.
Voter wants to remind people that liberals can also be patriots
Heading into the election, Philadelphia voter Michele Houlday thinks it’s important for people to understand that you can be both liberal and patriotic....
Opinion: The Ships Act is no CHIPS Act –Why Dave McCormick needs a calendar and a reality check
In this op-ed, Colin Coyle criticizes Dave McCormick’s op-ed for prioritizing foreign interests over American workers, contrasting it with Senator Bob Casey’s successful job-supporting initiatives like the CHIPS Act.
Temple University’s new hospital focuses on reducing maternal mortality
Temple Women and Families Hospital, set to open for inpatient care in early 2025, will focus on reducing maternal mortality and providing equitable healthcare.