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Year-long joy: Give the gift of Pennsylvania parks, zoos, and museums this Christmas
Skip the usual gift from a brick and mortar store and give your loved one a Pennsylvania experience with a membership to a local attraction this holiday season.
The Keystone Holiday Food Guide
Struggling to put together a spread for your holiday gatherings? We’ve got you covered.
The Keystone Holiday Shopping Guide
To take the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping, we put together a guide to our favorite locally made gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
2 Pennsylvania restaurants named among America’s best for 2024
Two Pennsylvania restaurants—one in Philadelphia, one in Pittsburgh—land coveted spots on OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 2024.
The best Pennsylvania state parks to enjoy in the winter
This winter, embrace how Pennsylvania state parks transform into snowy playgrounds for skiing, sledding, hiking, and more.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing is charged with murder in New York after being captured in Pennsylvania
Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a 26-year-old Penn graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family, was arrested Monday in the killing of Brian Thompson, who headed one of the United States’ largest medical insurance companies.
Man arrested in Altoona with weapon ‘consistent with’ gun in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, police say
NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny identified the suspect as Luigi Nicholas Mangione, who was born and raised in Maryland, has ties to San Francisco and a last known address in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Police question man in Altoona with gun thought to be similar to one used in killing of UnitedHeathcare CEO
The development came as dogs and divers returned Monday to New York’s Central Park while the dragnet for Brian Thompson’s killer stretched into a sixth day.
Phillies’ Dick Allen, Pirates’ Dave Parker elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
Franchise icons for both of Pennsylvania’s major league baseball teams got the long overdue call to the hall Sunday, as former Phillies third baseman/outfielder Dick Allen, and former Pirates outfielder Dave Parker were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. DALLAS —...
Pennsylvania Instagram accounts to help you ditch the doomscrolling
Pennsylvanians: Now’s the time to intentionally scroll for joy. Here are some homegrown Instagram accounts to help you do just that.
7 Pennsylvania holiday traditions that capture the spirit of the season
From boilo to Belsnickel, we’re highlighting different ways Pennsylvanians celebrate the holidays throughout the state.
11 incredible holiday light displays to see in Pennsylvania
Get into the holiday spirit by visiting some incredible light displays throughout Pennsylvania.
Ski resorts aren’t just for the Poconos: Here are 10 others to check out in PA
Take to the snow at these ski resorts in western, central, and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Pennridge School Board overturned policy that banned pride flags
Pennridge School Board members overturned a controversial ban on pride flags and a policy that barred teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues with students.
Pennsylvania’s Top 5 hospitals: See who made the 2025 rankings
Pennsylvania’s top-ranked hospitals for 2025 include UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, Thomas Jefferson, and other leading medical centers.
These 10 small Pennsylvania towns are real-life winter wonderlands
The warmer months aren’t the only time to walk picturesque main streets and visit historic sites in Pennsylvania. This winter, visit these 10 small towns for holiday cheer, historic fun, and leisurely strolls through winter wonderlands.
Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here’s what’s being done about it
Officials say the drinking water for some 14 million people—including most of Philadelphia—isn’t at risk yet, but they’re monitoring the effects of the drought on the river and studying options for the future.
Pennsylvania native Keith Haring’s artwork featured on new 2025 stamp
A 1985 untitled drawing from Kutztown native Keith Haring will be featured on the USPS’s new Love stamp coming out in 2025.
2024 Black Friday deals that might make you want to go shopping
Black Friday deals are offered by several retail stores and restaurants in 2024. Here’s what you need to know.
Where to shop in Pennsylvania for Small Business Saturday
Neighborhood shopping districts are a source of pride for communities throughout Pennsylvania. Keep your holiday shopping local this Small Business Saturday.
How to support Pennsylvania’s rural communities through volunteering
Throughout Pennsylvania, organizations are working to preserve the rural way of life. Here are five to consider volunteering with.
Shapiro keeps SEPTA afloat after flexing $153 million from federal highway funding
Gov. Josh Shapiro directed PennDOT to transfer $153 million in highway funding to help SEPTA after Senate Republicans failed to pass public transit funding. The funding will keep the transit agency afloat until July.
Eagles legend Jason Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
“They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” will be recorded in front of a live audience at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer.
6 things you may not have known about Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania
Win the dinner table conversation Thursday by rattling off these facts about Thanksgiving in the commonwealth.
8 foods you didn’t know were invented in PA
Bubble gum, Big Macs, and Hershey Kisses—here’s a look at just some of the treats, snacks and entrees that originated in the Keystone State.
Your 2024 guide to Pennsylvania-inspired gifts
Stumped on what to gift your favorite pal in Pa. this holiday season? We have some ideas.
Fa La La in Pa.: 2024 holiday events across Pennsylvania
Here’s a sampling of holiday events where you can celebrate the season in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania’s high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots in US Senate race
Pennsylvania’s state Supreme Court on Monday weighed in on a flashpoint amid ongoing vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, ordering counties not to count mail-in ballots that lack a correct handwritten date on the return envelope.
From Pennsylvania farms to your table: The best places to source your holiday meal staples
This holiday season, ditch the big box store’s shriveled green beans and canned cranberry sauce and keep it local.