Many Americans turn to podcasts and documentaries for true stories of crime and mystery. However, you can also turn to real cases from Pennsylvania’s history for a dose of true crime in our own state.
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10 books by Pennsylvania authors to add to your summer reading list
Regardless of where their books were set, these Pennsylvania authors drew inspiration from the Keystone State.
6 haunted hotels in Pa. where you can spend the night
You might stay alongside ghostly guests when you spend the night at these supposedly haunted hotels in Pennsylvania.
UPDATE: ICE refutes reports that it deported Allentown man to Guatemala
This story has been updated to reflect ICE’s statement refuting that it deported Luis Leon to Guatemala, and to include other discrepancies in the initial reporting on the status of his case.
Former Little League star Mo’ne Davis to try out for new women’s pro baseball league
The former Little League phenom who at 13 became the first girl to pitch a victory — and a shutout — in the Little League World Series, will be one of more than 600 players to try out for the Women’s Professional Baseball League set to launch next year.
7 hidden-gem fishing holes across Pennsylvania
Whether you’re serious about catch-and-release or simply looking for a tranquil afternoon by the water, these seven hidden gems are great for fishing in Pennsylvania.
Happy Pennsylvania Day! Here’s why the Keystone State is worth celebrating.
Sunday is National Pennsylvania Day, the perfect time to highlight some of the things that make the commonwealth such a great place to call home.
Opinion: How VA fund cuts threaten veteran equity in Pennsylvania
In 2022, Pennsylvania had the fourth-largest veteran population in the U.S., with more than 668,000 individuals. Almost half of these individuals served in the military between 1950 and 1980, a period when asbestos use was extensive and worker protection mechanisms had not yet been implemented.
What potential funding cuts to NPR, PBS will mean in Pennsylvania
A House vote is all that stands in the way of President Trump’s effort to claw back more than $1 billion in funding to the public radio and television stations that serve Pennsylvania’s biggest cities and smallest rural communities.
9 places in Pennsylvania where art meets the outdoors
Nature and art align in these outdoor art displays, sculpture parks, and gardens in Pennsylvania.
Glen Onoko Falls, a dangerous beauty in the Poconos, could soon reopen to visitors
The state has plans to make improvements to the trail, which closed in 2019 after a series of fatal falls.
Independents who want to vote in Pennsylvania’s closed primaries seek help from state’s high court
Voters hoping to open up Pennsylvania’s closed primary system to independents asked the state Supreme Court to declare the current system violates the state constitution’s right to free and fair elections.
8 Pennsylvania breweries that make a difference
These Pennsylvania breweries not only craft great beer but also promote social and environmental change.
Pennsylvania unions embrace Josh Shapiro; shun GOP opposition
Union leaders say they will continue to back Gov. Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania governor’s race.
The most affordable places to live in Pennsylvania in 2025
See how far a dollar stretches in these 12 affordable places to live in Pennsylvania in 2025.
Must love dogs: 5 of the best hot dog joints in the Lehigh Valley
The humble hot dog can be enjoyed in and around Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton at locally-owned establishments, some of which have been slinging superior dogs for decades.
Pa House passes budget bill; ‘still much work to do,’ Senate Republicans say
The proposal House Democrats sent to the Senate would cut spending by about $900 million
Pa. nursing home operator Genesis enters bankruptcy with $58 million tax debt to state
The private-equity backed company operates 42 long-term care facilities in the commonwealth.
Adult son convicted, sentenced to life for shooting and beheading father in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania man who posted a video of his father’s severed head on YouTube was convicted of murder and sentenced to life without parole.
Opinion: Quality mentorship: the secret to PA teacher success and retention
From classroom management and lesson planning to keeping on top of the seemingly endless amount of paperwork that comes with the job, guidance and advice from a seasoned teacher is invaluable to new teachers at the start of their careers.
200,000 Pennie customers may lose health care coverage thanks to Trump’s budget bill
Provisions in President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill may cost Pennsylvanians their health care through Pennie, the state’s official marketplace.
Pennsylvania man charged with beheading father says he was trying to perform a citizen’s arrest
The Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting then beheading his father and posting it on YouTube said on the stand Wednesday that the killing was “Plan B” after trying to arrest his father for what he called false statements and treason.
Judas Priest, Rick Springfield, John Oates and Bob Geldof reflect on 40 years of Live Aid
Forty years ago, the legendary Live Aid concerts aimed to do a lot of good — helping to raise over $100 million for famine relief in Ethiopia and inspiring worldwide awareness for a cause it might otherwise have ignored.
Discover Tai Chi with free classes at Andorra Library
Running weekly through October 2025, join Tai Chi classes at Andorra Library Philadelphia! Learn ancient Chinese wellness through mindful movement, breathing and meditation.
Our favorite Pennsylvania stories of the year (so far)
From the Erie SeaWolves’ HBO moment to the ‘box demon,’ we’re taking a look back at the stories that have made us smile during the first half of the year.
UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
The University of Pennsylvania modified a trio of school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas and said it would apologize to female athletes “disadvantaged” by her participation on the women’s swimming team, part of a resolution of a federal civil rights case.
Pennsylvania man accused of beheading father and posting video of his severed head to stand trial
A Pennsylvania man accused of killing his father and posting video of his severed head online — and calling for others to help him try to overthrow the U.S. government — is set to stand trial Monday in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Brian Fitzpatrick is only Pa. Republican to oppose Trump’s budget bill
The collar county congressman objected to Medicaid cuts added by the U.S. Senate.
River otters in Pa.: What to know & where to spot them
From how and where to spot them to how to help conservation efforts, here’s everything you need to know about river otters in Pennsylvania.
Democrats are trying to figure out what to do about John Fetterman. One of them is stepping up
Democrats figure prominently in their national effort to push back on President Donald Trump, but also in their struggle to figure out what to do about U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, who is under fire from rank-and-file Democrats for being willing to cooperate with Trump.