When Democrat John Fetterman got elected to Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seat, many backers hoped he’d challenge convention and the status quo.
He did and has — just not in the way many had expected.
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Say cheese: 6 Pennsylvania creameries you need to visit
As a leading producer of cheese, Pennsylvania boasts award-winning creameries throughout the state offering up uniquely delicious cheddars, Goudas, Gruyeres, Camemberts, and more.
Shapiro administration distributes $11 million in afterschool programs for underserved communities
“When we invest in afterschool programs, we’re being smart about safety, and we’re saving lives. There’s no more important metric, when we talk about getting stuff done, for the good people of Pennsylvania,” Lt. Gov. Austin Davis said.
David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78
Lynch studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in Philadelphia, and often cited the city as his biggest inspiration. “I always say, Philadelphia is my biggest influence. There is something about the mood here. The fear, insanity, corruption, filth, despair, violence in the air was so beautiful to me,” the filmmaker said in 2014.
One Philly sports fan’s horrible actions shouldn’t define a fan base
An Eagles fan lost his job after being captured on video hurling vile insults at a female Green Bay Packers fan at the Linc last Sunday. An entire fan base shouldn’t have to answer for his hate-fueled actions.
Trump’s attorney general pick challenged the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania
Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s nominee for US Attorney General, was an early promoter of falsehoods surrounding Pennsylvania’s 2020 election results. She continued to cast doubts about those election results at her confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Family-owned pretzel business in Lancaster County raises alarm over tariff effects
“Any price increase in a product, whether it’s due to a tariff, a supply chain issue, or extreme weather, it impacts you,” said Misty Skolnick, co-owner of Uncle Jerry’s Pretzels in Lancaster County.
9 of the weirdest Pennsylvania news stories from 2024
Pennsylvania news is often just plain weird, and the commonwealth’s headlines in 2024 were no exception.
76ers reportedly reverse course, won’t build contentious $1.3B downtown arena
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sunday that multiple council members had confirmed the change in plans. The team has struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to remain in the city’s sports stadium district, the newspaper said, but further details about the new proposal have not been released.
Pa. House Democrats renew fight for public transportation funding
Public transportation funding continues to remain a top issue during the new legislative session. SEPTA, the country’s sixth largest transit agency, faces an annual $240 million budget shortfall.
New ranking finds that Pittsburgh’s job market is thriving
Pittsburgh finished second in WalletHub’s new Best Cities for Jobs ranking. The finance company cited the Steel City’s high-quality jobs, its job opportunities, and status as a growing tech hub.
Josh Shapiro praises bipartisan efforts to reelect Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton was reelected as speaker even though the House is tied at 101 members in each caucus. Gov. Josh Shapiro praised House Republicans for allowing the vote to happen.
Pennsylvanians played a significant role in the Jan. 6 attack. Here’s who they are.
Democracy didn’t die in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021, despite the efforts of state Republicans like Doug Mastriano and Scott Perry, and the 100 Pennsylvanians who have been arrested to date for participating in the deadly attack on the US Capitol.
22 of the quirkiest museums in Pennsylvania
There’s no shortage of strange (and fun!) museums in Pennsylvania, whether they have a niche focus or oddities on exhibit. Big Bac Museum, anyone?
2 Pennsylvanians injured in deadly New Orleans attack
A 51-year-old man from Western Pa. and a 26-year-old former high school football standout from the Philadelphia area remain in the hospital after the New Year’s Day truck attack that left 14 people dead.
Five issues Pennsylvanians should pay attention to in 2025
From the ongoing fight to fully fund public education to the legalization of adult use cannabis, the Pennsylvania General Assembly will have their work cut out for them in 2025. Democrats will also have to work on protecting three Supreme Court justices who are up for retention election in the new year.
An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol a century ago. They’re still ticking
Visitors to Pennsylvania’s Capitol are drawn to its priceless artwork, polished marble and intricate carvings, but hidden behind the doors of some of its most ornate offices and chambers are another treasure: hundreds of antique clocks that were part of its original design.
Incoming Pennsylvania House Democrats want to focus on kitchen table issues in next session
Pennsylvania House Democrats are welcoming five new members to the chamber when the session starts in January. They look forward to making progress with education funding, protecting workers rights and delivering justice for survivors of child abuse.
13 trails where you can embark on a First Day Hike in Pennsylvania
A First Day Hike is a rejuvenating way to usher in a new year, and Pennsylvania’s state parks will host more than 70 guided hikes on Jan. 1.
Pennsylvania celebrities’ most memorable moments from 2024
From Taylor Swift to Will Smith, celebrities from Pennsylvania had a busy 2024. Here’s what they got up to.
The year that was: Pennsylvania’s top stories for 2024
From an eclipse, to an earthquake, to Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in the 2024 election, we’re taking a look back at the stories that dominated the headlines this year in the Keystone State.
16 Pennsylvania restaurants open on Christmas
Not everyone is putting together an elaborate spread on Christmas, but everyone needs to eat!
Looking to have a very Merry Christmas? Go to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh finished second in WalletHub’s Best Cities for Christmas ranking, while Philadelphia ranked 58.
Philly post office to bear name of fallen Temple officer
President Biden signed a bill renaming a Bustleton post office after Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald, honoring his service and sacrifice.
The Pennsylvania stories that brought a smile to our face in 2024
As we prepare to say goodbye to an election year where divisiveness seemed to dominate the news cycle, we’re here to remind you that the news wasn’t all bad in 2024, especially here in Pennsylvania.
Get nostalgic at Pennsylvania’s 7 old-fashioned soda fountains
Pennsylvania’s nostalgic soda fountains keep the classic American tradition alive, offering authentic treats and memories from a bygone era.
Unidentified drones spotted flying across eastern Pennsylvania
There have been thousands of drone sightings throughout New Jersey since the middle of November. Now, residents across Pennsylvania are spotting drones flying across parts of the commonwealth.
Gov. Shapiro is prepared to sign warrant that would return shooting suspect Luigi Mangione to NYC
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has spoken with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and is prepared to promptly sign off on a governor’s warrant that would send the suspect in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO back to New York to face murder charges.
From ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ to ‘Rudolph’: The Pennsylvania connections to the holiday classics you love
Did you know that some of the most classic Christmas movies have Pennsylvania connections? Read on to find out what they are.
Democratic lawmakers celebrate funding to clean PA’s toxic schools
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest school buildings in the country and cleaning toxic schools will cost billions of dollars. A new round of funding will help restart the cleaning process.