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The Keystone’s Summer Reading: Modern Classics
Pennsylvania natives and residents have produced many classics. Several authors are keeping that tradition alive with modern classics that bring the state even more respect. Check out some of them
The Best of Pennsylvania Pizza, Beaches, and History
Right on time with the summer travel season, the Keystone curates the best the state has to offer.
Bill Removing ‘Homosexuality’ From PA Criminal Laws Finally Headed to Governor’s Desk
After a years-long battle to get the term ‘homosexuality’ removed from the state’s criminal code, a bill doing just that is awaiting the governor’s signature.
Pennsylvania Abortion Providers Expecting a Large Increase in Out-of-State Patients
Can Pa. abortion clinics handle the influx of patients from neighboring states like West Virginia, where abortion is banned, and Ohio, where abortion is severely restricted? And what happens to those who may have to be turned away?
The Best of Pennsylvania Pizza, Beaches, and History
Right on time with the summer travel season, the Keystone curates the best the state has to offer.
9 Pennsylvania Republicans Publicly Endorse Josh Shapiro for Governor
Calling Doug Mastriano an “extremist” and a “threat to the rule of law and constitutional order,” nine Pennsylvania Republicans break ranks and publicly endorse Josh Shapiro for governor.
Pennsylvania Senators Working to Codify Roe v. Wade into State Law
A group of Pennsylvania Senators plan to introduce a bill that would codify into state law the personal right to make decisions about health and reproduction, including access to safe and legal abortions.
If Republicans Care So Much About Babies, Why Aren’t They Doing More to Address Maternity Care Deserts?
GOP lawmakers want to counter pushbacks to abortion bans with better maternal care, but they have yet to address the lack of obstetricians and hospitals with delivery units that exist in certain parts of Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh-Based Companies Dick’s Sporting Goods, Duolingo, Pledge to Help Employees Access Reproductive Healthcare
Duolingo’s CEO also threatened to leave Pennsylvania if the state outlaws abortion.
All But One PA Republican Congressman Voted Against Gun Safety Bill
Brian Fitzpatrick was the lone GOP Pennsylvania US Rep. to vote for the sweeping Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which President Biden signed into law Saturday.
‘Pure Insanity’: Top Takeaways from the Fifth Jan. 6th Hearing That Examined Trump’s Schemes to Manipulate the Department of Justice
“Just say that the election was corrupt and leave the rest to me and the [Republican] congressmen,” former acting deputy attorney general Richard Donoghue recalled the former president saying during a Dec. 27, 2020, meeting.
Pennsylvania Dems Introduce Plan to Suspend State’s Gas Tax and Push Anti-Price Gouging Laws
State. Sen Lisa Boscola introduced a plan this week to suspend the state’s 57.6-cent-per gallon gas tax—the highest in the nation—for two months in order to reduce the cost of gas in the commonwealth. Boscola’s bill will require approval by the Republican-led legislature to become law.
All of Pennsylvania’s Republican Reps. Voted Against Bill Aimed at Lowering Gas and Grocery Prices
The Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act passed the US House despite all nine of Pennsylvania’s GOP representatives voting against it.
Jacqueline Romero Confirmed as US Attorney for Eastern District of PA
Romero is the first woman of color to lead Pennsylvania’s eastern district.
A $250 Million Trump Con: Six Key Takeaways From Jan. 6 Committee Hearing No. 2
The Trump campaign used the Big Lie to ask supporters for money that wasn’t even used to contest the 2020 election results, according to testimony heard Monday in the US House Committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack. Here’s what else you need to know.
Jan. 6 Hearing Doesn’t Change Many Minds in Bucks County
Among more than a dozen voters interviewed — in coffee shops, stores, and by phone — residents of the sprawling battleground county that borders Philadelphia and stretches up near the Lehigh Valley dismissed the first televised hearing as “rubbish,” or simply did not watch.
Eight Republican Pa. Reps. Voted Against Raising the Minimum Age to Purchase an Assault Rifle
Brian Fitzpatrick was the only GOP Congressman from Pennsylvania to vote for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would also ban the sale of large-capacity magazines, and institute new regulations regarding at-home gun storage.
Average Gas Price in Pennsylvania Now Tops $5 Per Gallon
Pennsylvanians are now paying an average of $5.03 for a gallon of regular gas. That’s a spike of more than 50 cents per gallon since last month.
Attacks on Public Education Destroying Pennsylvania’s Teacher Pipeline
Pennsylvania is producing less than half as many teachers as it was a decade ago.
How Pennsylvania Has Benefited From the Infrastructure Act So Far
Six months after President Biden signed the Infrastructure and Jobs Investment Act into law, projects are underway throughout Pennsylvania to improve roads, bridges, public transportation, drinking water, and more.
McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania GOP Senate Primary
Even with a recount in progress, the former hedge fund CEO David McCormick knew he wasn’t going to muster enough votes to pass the celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Oz in the US Senate primary.
Trump’s Candidate Dr. Oz Pulls Trump-like Move And Declares Himself Presumptive Nominee in US Senate Race
With a recount underway, the celebrity surgeon is positioning himself as the victor over David McCormick in the GOP primary. A new ruling by the Supreme Court could make Oz’s claim a reality.
Bridging the Digital Divide: 20 Internet Companies Agree to Provide Discount Services
Over 900,000 Pennsylvanians are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides monthly subsidies on internet service for low-income households.
PA Secretary of State, ACLU to Lehigh County DA: Don’t Intimidate Voters
Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman, the state ACLU, and other like-minded organizations wrote Lehigh County District Attorney James Martin, confronting him over plans to monitor dropboxes ahead of the primary.
Female Pennsylvania Lawmakers React to Roe v. Wade Opinion
The women serving Pennsylvanians in Harrisburg and Washington didn’t hold back after news broke that the Supreme Court had drafted an opinion to ban Roe v. Wade.
Montgomery County Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Attack
Howard C. Richardson faces 8 years in prison for repeatedly striking a police officer with a flagpole during the US Capitol insurrection.
Leaders of the GOP Pack in Governor’s Race Take Their Anti-Abortion, Pro-Gun Talking Points to TV
Wednesday’s televised debate featured the top four candidates pledging to stamp out reproductive rights and pass pro-gun laws in Pennsylvania.
Where Do Pennsylvania’s US Senate Candidates Stand on Trump’s ‘Big Lie?’
Pennsylvania was a flashpoint for Donald Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him. What do Republicans running for US Senate from the state think?
Biden Appoints Dr. Ala Stanford as Department of Health and Human Services Regional Director
Stanford founded the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium in Philadelphia at the outset of the pandemic and has since been named one of USA Today’s Women of the Year.