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Malcolm Kenyatta makes history after winning primary for Pa. Auditor General
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) became the first openly gay man to be nominated by a major party for statewide office in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Susan Wild calls out Republicans for holding up Ukraine aid
Wild expressed disgust at the months-long Republican resistance to approving aid to Ukraine, and is disturbed by how the disregard for an allied country has hurt America’s reputation globally.
Cannabis 101: Exploring Pennsylvania’s budding marijuana scene
Are you a complete newbie when it comes to doobies? We’re here to help you navigate the cannabis landscape in Pennsylvania, where recreational marijuana still isn’t legal (but things are looking up).
These 3 affordable Philly steakhouses will satisfy your cravings
These top 4 affordable steakhouses in Philly are sure to satisfy your steak cravings.
Look out, Sheetz, Wawa is officially moving into your territory with Central Pa. expansion
The Delaware County-based convenience store chain broke ground on its first Dauphin County location Wednesday in Middletown, with five more stores in the region expected to open this year.
2 top US gun parts makers agree to temporarily halt sales in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia filed suit against Polymer80 and JSD Supply last year, accusing the manufacturers of perpetuating gun violence by manufacturing ghost guns.
Biden talks economic and tax plans in Scranton
President Joe Biden returned to his hometown of Scranton on Tuesday, where he delivered a major economic address focused on tax fairness for working-class Americans.
VIDEO: PA LGBTQ+ Equality caucus endorses President Biden
The Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ Equality caucus endorsed President Joe Biden as part of the “Out for Biden” campaign earlier this week. Out for Biden is an initiative to reach LGBTQ voters in Pennsylvania and across the country and mobilize them to vote in the 2024...
Pittsburgh receives infrastructure funding to fix flood-prone “bathtub”
Pittsburgh received $6.6 million from President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Law in an ongoing effort to fix a flood-prone section of the East Parkway.
Conjoined twins from Berks County die at age 62
The twins, listed by Guinness World Records as the oldest living conjoined twins, died April 7 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Reader’s Choice: 5 Best Bowling Alleys in the Keystone State
Are you looking for the best bowling alleys in Pennsylvania? Look no further! We have uncovered the top bowling alleys in the Keystone State in 2024.
VIDEO: PA Democrats announce minimum wage legislation
It's been 18 years since Pennsylvania's minimum wage has been increased. Pennsylvania Democrats say its time for a change. It’s been close to one year since Pennsylvania House Democrats passed a $15 minimum wage increase—that was then blocked in the Republican-run...
PA Democrats announce $20 minimum wage legislation
Pennsylvania hasn’t raised the minimum wage since 2006, and now, Senate Democrats are proposing a $20 minimum wage.
A guide to voting in Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election
The primary election in Pennsylvania is April 23. Here’s what you’ll need to know when you head to the polls.
4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey felt across Pennsylvania Friday morning
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake’s impact in Pennsylvania was primarily felt in the eastern part of the state, though the Pittsburgh area and other small pockets throughout the state were impacted as well.
Shapiro revives Whole Home Repair Program in new budget proposal
Restoring funding for the extremely popular Whole Home Repairs Program to the tune of $50 million is one of the top anti-homelessness and housing initiatives in Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget.
Where is the best bowling alley in Pennsylvania?
Bowling has long been a cherished pastime for many, offering entertainment, competition, camaraderie, or a fun escape from harsh weather. Pennsylvania boasts an array of bowling alleys to fit our various communities throughout the Commonwealth. From nostalgic lanes...
Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit ‘ghost guns’
A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives on Wednesday, with Democrats in the House using their majority to propel gun control after years of stagnation in a divided state government.
VIDEO: State Rep. Mary Isaacson speaks on equal pay bill
State Rep Mary Isaacson, (D-Philadelphia) spoke earlier this week in favor of house bill 98, which just passed the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee by party lines earlier today. The bill not only reaffirms that it is illegal to discriminate pay on terms...
Clearing the air: Pennsylvania takes stride towards smoke-free policy for all workplaces and public spaces
Due to loopholes in the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008, more than 1,300 venues in Pennsylvania still allow patrons to smoke indoors. A new bill is trying to change that.
VIDEO: PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton explains why representation matters
“Representation matters,” Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) said in an exclusive interview with The Keystone earlier this week. McClinton became the commonwealth's first female speaker and the second African American speaker after Democrats...
Pennsylvanians rally outside Supreme Court as justices debate restrictions on reproductive rights
Over 100 Philadelphia area residents traveled to Washington DC on Tuesday and joined reproductive rights advocates outside the US Supreme Court as the Court decides whether or not to further restrict abortion access.
A Philly native is now the highest ranking woman in the Pirates’ baseball ops department
Sarah Gelles, whose data mining helped the Astros beat her hometown Phillies in the 2022 World Series, has been hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates as assistant general manager, becoming the highest ranking woman in the team’s baseball operations department.
Play ball: The 2024 guide to Minor League Baseball in Pennsylvania
From Erie to NEPA, Pennsylvania has plenty of minor league ballparks where families can cheer on the stars of tomorrow for a fraction of what it costs to see a big league game.
Jeffrey Yass, floated as Trump’s Treasury Secretary, tries to bail Trump out financially
Jeffrey Yass, Pennsylvania’s richest billionaire, recently became the largest private investor in Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social.
8 things you may not know about Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie has been receiving a fair amount of attention recently, as Pennsylvania’s northwestern corner is the only spot in the state where the full totality of next month’s total solar eclipse will be visible. But Pennsylvania’s fifth-largest city remains a mystery to many others throughout the commonwealth.
5 female athletes from Pennsylvania to watch in 2024
The Commonwealth is home to many talented female athletes, some of whom are poised to make an impact in 2024.
PA lawmakers call out Dave McCormick’s investments in Rumble
Pennsylvania lawmakers and members of the Jewish community gathered in Harrisburg to highlight Dave McCormick’s hypocrisy on his stake in an extremist social media site.
How history-making PA Speaker McClinton is fighting for more progress in 2024 session
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton joined The Keystone for an exclusive interview and talked about her first year as House Speaker.