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Illuminating adventures: Your guide to moonlight hiking in Pennsylvania’s summer wonderland
Pennsylvania, with its many hiking trails, is a great place to take your first moonlight hike. We’ve put together an introductory guide to help you find the ideal spot, and what you should know before you set out on the trail.
Your guide to stand-up paddleboarding on the Schuylkill River
The Schuylkill River is an ideal place to try out stand-up paddleboarding in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Jaws in July: How to celebrate Shark Week across Pennsylvania
Celebrate Shark Week in Pennsylvania by seeing sharks up close at Pa. aquariums and taking part in shark-themed events like trivia and movie screenings.
A personal choice: Pennsylvania woman shares her medication abortion experience
In 2023, medication abortions accounted for 63% of all abortions performed across the US. This is one Pennsylvania woman’s story about why the decision to have one was right for her.
PA Democrats rally in support of Joe Biden during first visit since debate
PA Democrats rallied behind President Joe Biden as he traveled throughout the commonwealth on Sunday. Biden started his trip in Philadelphia and ended it with an ice cream social in Harrisburg.
Who has the best cheesesteak in Greater Philly? These 7 stops reign supreme
Hash out the best cheesesteak in Philly amongst yourselves, but you might find your new favorite on our list.
‘Madness’: Bob Casey denounces recent Supreme Court rulings in Harrisburg
US Sen. Bob Casey spoke out against two recent US Supreme Court rulings that were handed down by the Court’s conservative members.
Pennsylvania fried chicken: Here are the best restaurants to try
From Korean-style, to Ethiopian-inspired, to the classic southern-kissed buttermilk recipes, you’ll find numerous variants of crispy, juicy, fried chicken across Pennsylvania. We’re highlighting some of the best spots.
Lawsuit says Washington County deliberately hid decisions to invalidate some mail-in ballots
Seven disqualified primary voters, the local NAACP branch and the Center for Coalfield Justice sued Washington County’s election board over what they called “systematic and deliberate efforts” to conceal that mail-in ballots were disqualified for technical violations.
Explore ‘BE/LONGING’: A collaborative art exhibit at Parkway Central
“BE/LONGING,” a new art exhibit at The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Parkway Central location, is all about diversity, community, and collaboration.
From Gritty to the Nittany Lion: The story behind 10 beloved Pennsylvania sports mascots
Pennsylvania is known for having some of the most unique, entertaining, and wacky mascots in the world. The stories behind 10 iconic Pennsylvania sports mascots are a home run.
Your official rock hunting guide to Pennsylvania’s coolest native stones
Pennsylvania’s varied geology makes it an ideal place to hunt for unique rocks, crystals, gemstones, fossils, and minerals.
More than 52,000 PA workers and retirees’ pensions saved by Biden’s American Rescue Plan
The Biden administration announced last month that over 1 million workers have had their pensions saved by the American Rescue Plan.
Catch the rocket’s red glare at the 10 best fireworks shows in PA
Watch stunning fireworks displays across Pennsylvania on and around the Fourth of July.
Jill Biden calls on women to not be “shamed back into silence” two years following Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision
First Lady Jill Biden spoke to voters in Lancaster and Pittsburgh on Sunday, stumping for President Joe Biden and warning voters about how reproductive rights are at stake in the upcoming presidential election.
Free Food For Philly Kids All Summer Long: Find Out Where
Philadelphia launched its Free Summer Meals Program for children and teens. Here are the participating locations.
Opinion: We organize in North Philly. We know Trump is a threat to our freedoms and futures.
In this op-ed, Pennsylvania-based progressive leaders Steve Paul, director of One Pennsylvania, and Salaah Muhammad, Organizing Director of the PA Working Families Party, express their disdain for Donald Trump’s policies that threaten Pennsylvanians’ freedoms by aiming to restrict abortion rights and control personal healthcare decisions. As Trump holds a rally in Philadelphia this weekend, Paul and Muhammad say that Pennsylvanians must unite to reject these extremist attacks and protect their right to freedom and choice.
The Philly Bucket List: 23 fun-filled adventures
Check these things to do off your Philly bucket list.
Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly
Gasoline spilled out from an unsecured hatch on the top of the gasoline delivery tanker that overturned and ignited beneath an Interstate 95 bridge in Philadelphia a year ago.
How to celebrate the summer solstice across Pennsylvania
Celebrate the longest day of the year and the start of the summer season at these Pennsylvania hikes, festivals, and dinners commemorating the summer solstice.
NAACP urges PA lawmakers to oppose new school voucher program
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans are pushing for the creation of a new school voucher program, sparking the country’s oldest civil rights organization to urge lawmakers to vote against it.
We asked, you answered: Have you ever had an encounter with a black bear in Pennsylvania?
We asked our newsletter readers if they’ve ever encountered a black bear in Pennsylvania. Turns out, quite a few have. Bears wandering out of the forests and into neighborhoods is not uncommon in Pennsylvania, especially in spring and summer. According to the...
Pete Buttigieg praises PA union members at Machinists convention
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at the annual Pennsylvania State Council of Machinists convention on Wednesday to promote President Biden’s pro-union record.
Bob Casey shows Democrats how to fight against inflation and corporate price gouging
US Sen. Bob Casey continues to prosecute the case against inflation and corporate price gouging in an exclusive interview with The Keystone.
6 tips to keep bears from wandering onto your property
Whether you live deep in bear country or the more densely populated suburbs around Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, experts say limiting access to potential food sources is the best way to discourage bears from wandering onto your property.
Opinion: Green or Greed? The Stark Contrast Between Biden and Trump’s Environmental Policies
As summer arrives and we enjoy more time outdoors, it’s hard not to notice the huge differences in environmental policies between the two presidential candidates. Trump’s focus on fossil fuels and weakening protections has hurt states like Pennsylvania. In contrast, President Biden is investing in clean energy, environmental health, and creating green jobs, offering a hopeful vision for our planet and future.
PA House Democrats pass historic education funding bill
The PA House Democrats passed a historic $5.1 billion education funding bill on Monday. It follows recommendations made after the Commonwealth Court decision and regulates cyber charter schools.
Ex-Cop attacked on Jan. 6 responds to PA Republicans who heckled him
Former US Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Sergeant Aquilino Gonell were heckled by House Republican lawmakers on Wednesday.
Former US Capitol Police officers attacked on Jan. 6 warn Pa. residents about second Trump term
Two former US Capitol police officers, were greeted by Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday in Harrisburg, where they traveled to warn voters about a second Trump presidency.