Democrat James Andrew Malone narrowly won a special election for a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in Republican-leaning suburbs and farming communities, scoring an upset for a party roiled by infighting since President Donald Trump’s victory.
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Democrats keep control of Pennsylvania House with election win
Democrat Dan Goughnour handily won a special election in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, keeping majority control of the state House in his party’s hands by a single seat.
Democrats hope to pull off upset in Tuesday’s Pa. Senate special election
East Petersburg Mayor James Malone faces long odds in pulling off an upset in a special election for Pennsylvania’s 36th senate district. But Malone’s momentum has Elon Musk and Republicans sounding the alarm.
Phillies merch from small businesses to sport on game day
These small businesses in Philadelphia sell Phillies merch that will help you show your Phils pride with style.
8 great cheesesteak places you won’t find in Philly
You don’t have to be in Philly — or even in the greater Philadelphia area — to find a great cheesesteak in Pennsylvania.
Majority control of Pennsylvania House hinges on special election in steel region near Pittsburgh
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s special election next week will determine whether Democrats or Republicans will control the state House, a glimpse of voter sentiment in the swing state that helped return President Donald Trump to the White House.
10 Pennsylvania restaurants with breathtaking views
Whether you’re on a waterfront or overlooking a mountain landscape or city skyline, these Pennsylvania restaurants serve up stunning scenery alongside excellent food.
2-time Super Bowl champ Brandon Graham retires after 15 seasons with the Eagles
Graham retired Tuesday following a 15-year career in Philly that was highlighted by his role in the defensive play that helped deliver the Eagles their first Super Bowl title.
Amanda Cappelletti named finalist for EMILYs List’s 2025 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award
Pennsylvania State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti is one of six finalists for EMILYs List’s 2025 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. Cappelletti has advocated for expanding reproductive healthcare after sharing stories about her miscarriages.
PA is the country’s largest producer of one food: Can you guess what it is?
More than 60% of the country’s production of one food product is grown in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Trump’s Dept. of Education cuts may cause larger PA class sizes and fewer resources for students
Teachers across the commonwealth are warning that President Donald Trump’s mass firings at the Department of Education will lead to larger class sizes and fewer resources for Pennsylvania’s poorest students. Up to $1.6 billion is at risk for the commonwealth.
Deal struck to keep Pa. hospital system open – for now
If a pair of its hospitals close, the state’s fifth most populous county would only have two left.
How one small Pa. business is navigating Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian goods
The Trump’s administration’s on-again, off-again 25% tariffs on imports from Canada — which went into effect last Tuesday only to be suspended on some items for a month two days later — are giving Bryan Szeliga, owner of Philadelphia’s Fishtown Seafood, whiplash.
Saquon Barkley aims to cement his NFL legacy after signing his record extension with the Eagles
Addressing reporters Monday to discuss his two-year, $41.2 million contract extension with $36 million guaranteed that made him league’s highest-paid player at the position, Barkley already has turned his attention to building the best season of his career so far.
8 spots in Pa. perfect for a spring break staycation
Pennsylvania’s cities, parks, and small towns promise a stay-at-home spring break to remember.
A single-engine plane crashes near Lancaster and all 5 aboard are taken to hospitals
The fiery crash happened Sunday afternoon in Manheim Township. All five victims were taken to hospitals in unknown condition. Nobody on the ground was hurt, officials said.
Sports is a powerful tool for grassroots empowerment. A Philly basketball coach made it her focus
Beulah Osueke’s outreach is showing how sports can be a grassroots tool for empowerment and teaching life lessons.
One of Pa.’s most populated counties could be down to two hospitals soon
Reports surfaced Thursday that a Delaware County hospital system could close two hospitals.
Pennsylvania in bloom: 14 flower festivals to check out in 2025
The celebrated Philadelphia Flower Show is already underway. If you can’t make it this year, you can still revel in color and natural beauty at the many other flower festivals coming to Pennsylvania in 2025.
Pa. schools could lose special education, Pell grant funding if Donald Trump guts the Department of Education, teachers warn
Members from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and state and local officials warned residents that Pennsylvania could lose $1.45 billion in public education funding if President Donald Trump dismantles the US Department of Education.
13 history-making women from Pennsylvania
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful women.
Officials investigating confirmed case of measles in unvaccinated Montgomery County child
Contact tracing is underway as the Montgomery County Office of Public Health cautions that others may have been exposed.
Villanova study reveals the hidden dangers of using road salt
Villanova’s Dr. Steven Goldsmith reveals road salt’s extensive environmental impacts, stressing the need for alternatives to mitigate harm.
As bird flu cases mount in Pennsylvania, USDA scrambles to rehire employees fired on Elon Musk’s recommendation
More than 2.3 million birds from commercial and backyard flocks in Pennsylvania have been affected with avian influenza so far this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Republican Medicaid cuts would hurt 800,000 Pennsylvanians
US House Republicans voted this week to cut Medicaid by $880 billion to pay for President Donald Trump’s tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. These cuts would affect 800,000 Pennsylvanians.
10 Oscar-winning films set or shot in Pennsylvania
On Sunday, the 97th Academy Awards will honor the best films of 2024. To get you in the spirit, we’ve put together a list of Oscar-winning films with ties to the Keystone State.
Packers propose banning the tush push used so successfully by the Eagles
Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy called the tush push “bad for the game,” and submitted a proposal to ban the play, which NFL owners could vote on when they meet next month in Florida.
Gov. Shapiro says the Trump administration has unfrozen billions in grants and loans
More than $2 billion in federal funding that the Shapiro administration had identified as either frozen or held up by an unspecified review was now accessible to state agencies.
Where to munch on mochi donuts in Pennsylvania
Mochi donuts, tasty cultural fusion treats that cross American donuts with Japanese mochi, can be found across Pennsylvania.
You won’t want to miss these 7 Pennsylvania festivals this spring
This Spring, mark your calendar to attend these Spring festivals in Pennsylvania.