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From city lights to country sights: A Philly woman’s journey through Pennsylvania’s 67 counties
Navigation methods may have changed, but traveling throughout the state over the decades, Florence Gallagher has found that Pennsylvania’s regional differences remain very much intact.
Pennsylvania House lawmakers hold hearing on legalizing recreational marijuana
Democrats on the House Health Committee in Harrisburg on Wednesday began the long and drawn out process of legalizing recreational adult-use cannabis for residents throughout the commonwealth by hosting an informational hearing on the topic.
Turkey timeline: When and where to order your local Thanksgiving bird from these Pennsylvania farms
This Thanksgiving, order a sustainably raised turkey from a local farm instead of fighting over a frozen bird during your last-minute grocery run.
The anti-abortion Republican billionaire trying to buy a Supreme Court seat in PA
Yass has funded several groups and candidates who oppose reproductive freedom, including Carluccio, who has been endorsed by the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, a group that wants to criminalize abortions in all cases.
We asked, you answered: What’s your favorite Pennsylvania food?
With cheesesteaks to the east, pierogi to the west, Old Forge pizza up in NEPA, and all sorts of good, gooey stuff in Amish country, Pennsylvania is rich with native foods. Our newsletter readers shared their favorites.
PA Supreme Court candidate Carolyn Carluccio has “no idea” if Biden won 2020 election
Judge Carolyn Carluccio, the Republican nominee for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, told the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board this week that she had “no idea” if President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
North Central PA gets manufacturing grant from Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act
Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier received a substantial investment from the federal government on Monday.
Local PA reproductive rights advocates: You can’t trust Carolyn Carluccio
Dozens of local advocates rallied in West Philadelphia on Friday to highlight the impact the upcoming Pennsylvania Supreme Court election could have on reproductive rights in the commonwealth.
Rite Aid closing nearly 40 stores in Pennsylvania amid bankruptcy
Through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, Rite Aid announced it is closing more than 150 stores, including nearly 40 across the commonwealth.
PA Supreme Court Candidate Daniel McCaffery Says He’ll Protect Abortion Rights
Preserving access to reproductive healthcare is one of the defining topics of the upcoming Pennsylvania Supreme Court election.
Small-town Pennsylvania hospital fights to stay afloat by launching GoFundMe
Bucktail Medical Center in Clinton County is struggling financially and has launched a GoFundMe campaign to keep its doors open for the immediate future.
Biden’s hydrogen hubs to bring tens of thousands of jobs to Pennsylvania
Hydrogen hubs are designed to create networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and infrastructure that increase hydrogen as a clean energy source, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Video: Phillies fans keep on dancing after Game 1 NLCS win over Diamondbacks
Calum Scott’s cover of the Robyn banger played again after the Phillies held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 in Monday’s National League Championship Series opener, and the sellout crowd of 45,396 sang along loud and proud.
Pharmacies expand access to abortion pills under new Biden policy
Although these pharmacies dispensing the drug marks a victory for reproductive freedom, a looming Supreme Court case could cut off access to the medication in states where abortion is still legal.
Abortion rights are on the ballot November 7 in PA. Here’s what you need to know.
The upcoming Pennsylvania Supreme Court election will likely play a pivotal role in determining the future of reproductive rights for years.
Gun safety group launches $500k ad buy on Supreme Court race, Carluccio’s record
Everytown for Gun Safety, the gun safety organization founded by former New York City Mayor Micheal Bloomberg, is weighing into the Pennsylvania Supreme Court race with a $500,000 ad buy in the Philadelphia region.
Discover the dark tales behind 6 haunted Pennsylvania landmarks
From the battlefields of Gettysburg, to historic hotels, to the halls of Penn State, tales of ghosts and paranormal encounters in the commonwealth abound. So let’s examine the stories behind six notable Pennsylvania locations that are said to be haunted.
Fetterman joins Lehigh Valley union workers on the picket line
Fetterman, who rolled up to the picket line driving his Ford Bronco, dropped off refreshments and boxes of Philly Soft Pretzels for the workers at multiple locations around the facility. He also took the time to take pictures and talk to the workers.
This Parent Believes Pennridge School District is Secretly Banning Books
Lausten testified in front of a policy committee meeting in Harrisburg last week on book bans and listed a series of books he believes were banned by the school board.
Voter ID Fails After House Republicans Refuse to Support Popular Mail In Voting Reforms
House Republicans’ last-minute voter ID addition to a bill to change the date of Pennsylvania’s primary led to the demise of the bill.
5 Ways to Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Pennsylvania
Indigenous Peoples Day honors the cultures and histories of the original inhabitants of the US. Here’s how to celebrate in Pennsylvania.
Spine-tingling scares await at these haunted attractions in Southeastern Pa.
With haunted houses, haunted hayrides, and even a haunted chairlift, a spooky October awaits for those who dare.
PA Moms Call On Republican Legislators To Act On Gun Safety Bills
Moms Demand Action and gun safety activists filled the capitol rotunda in Harrisburg on Tuesday demanding movement from Senate Republicans on a pair of gun safety bills passed by House Democrats last June. The bills have been sitting in the Senate Judiciary Committee since.
Lawmakers Advance Bill to Change PA’s Presidential Primary Election
If Pennsylvania moves its primary to April 2, 2024, it would host a primary election on the same day as Arkansas, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.
I’m a Union Worker in Pennsylvania. I Know Biden’s Got Our Back.
Sherice Workman’s union job has given her a stable career, helped her buy her own home, and provides security for her family. In an op-ed, she touts the benefits of organized labor and the importance of President Biden’s embrace of unions.
Congress Passes Bill to Postpone Republican-Caused Government Shutdown
The US House passed a continuing resolution in a 335-to-91 bipartisan vote on Saturday that temporarily funds the federal government and averts a shutdown for 45 days.
8 Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities Are Among the Top 100 in the US
Learn all about the eight fantastic colleges and universities in Pennsylvania that rank in the top 100 schools in America, from campus size and tuition to Greek life and sports. Pennsylvania is home to some of the best colleges and universities in the country, and...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: 6 Remarkable Latina Women Hailing from Pennsylvania
Hispanic Heritage Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful Latina women.
Over 33,000 Pennsylvania Workers and Retirees’ Pensions Saved by Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Thanks to this legislation, 33,138 Pennsylvania workers and retirees will see their pensions fully funded.