A Belgian Malinois named Yoda helped police capture escaped murderer Daniel Cavalcante in Chester County on Wednesday.
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Escaped Murderer Danelo Cavalcante Arrested After 2 Weeks on the Run in Chester County
Authorities captured Cavalcante in the woods Wednesday morning, bringing relief to anxious residents who had endured sleepless nights as he hid in the woods, broke into homes, changed his appearance, and fled under gunfire with a rifle pilfered from a garage.
Escaped Murderer Danelo Cavalcante Has Been Captured
State police announced Cavalcante’s capture on social media around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, as the search entered its 14th day. A news conference announcing details is planned for 9:30 a.m.
Philly Barista: Starbucks Retaliating Against Unionized Staff By Blocking Tips
Leaving tips on credit card transactions was one of the first demands Starbucks employees made when organizing their union, Starbucks Workers United, in August 2021. The company implemented credit card tipping the following year, but only to non-union stores.
Group Releases Playbook on How to Organize Against Right-Wing School Boards
The Campaign for Our Shared Future, an organization that advocates for inclusive education for students from grade school through high school, released a playbook on Tuesday.
Prison Guard is Fired as Search for Danelo Cavalcante Focuses on Longwood Gardens
The guard, an 18-year-veteran of Chester County Prison, was on duty when Cavalcante scaled a wall by crab-walking up it, climbed over razor wire, and jumped from a roof.
Pennsylvanians’ Personal Stories: Recalling the Moment They Learned of 9/11 Tragedy
In a recent edition of our newsletter, we asked Keystone readers to share their memories of where they were when they learned of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Pennridge School District Will Teach Right-Wing Propaganda on Slavery
The Pennridge School Board voted to whitewash their student’s history curriculums at the end of August. Teachers will now be required to teach students right-wing propaganda on race, slavery, and the Civil War.
North Philly School Zones to Get Safety Improvements Due to Biden Policies
Public safety projects surrounding six North Philadelphia grade schools received a $25 million funding boost last week thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Authorities Expand Search Area for Killer Who Escaped Chester County Prison After Latest Sighting
Danelo Cavalcante was spotted Monday night at Longwood Gardens, where surveillance video captured him walking through the area with a duffel bag, backpack and hooded sweatshirt.
Philly Union Members Rally with Biden on Labor Day
Hundreds of union members gathered at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 facility in Philadelphia on Monday morning to celebrate Labor Day with President Joe Biden.
We Asked, You Answered: What’s One Place in Pennsylvania You’ve Always Wanted to Visit But Haven’t (Yet)?
With so many great places to see, and so little time, we’ve all got a must-see spot in the commonwealth on our bucket list.
Senate Advances Bill to Move Up PA’s Presidential Primary Date
Lawmakers in Harrisburg have agreed to advance bills that change the date of Pennsylvania’s upcoming presidential primary election. The only question left to be answered is how early will Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary be held.
Women Take the Lead in Creating Community at Scranton’s Camp Punksylvania Festival
Berks County’s Vero DeHart is part of the team behind Camp Punskylvania, the scrappy, three-day music and camping event that will close out Pennsylvania’s summer festival season Labor Day weekend.
Philly Police Officer Who Shot Driver Sitting in Car to Be Suspended, Will Be Fired
Philadelphia’s police commissioner says a police officer who shot and killed a driver who was sitting in his car last week in north Philadelphia is being suspended and will be fired.
Dozens of PA Communities to Get Infrastructure Upgrades Thanks to PennDOT
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office on Monday announced that his administration will help fund 58 infrastructure projects in 37 counties using $46.9 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Multimodal Transportation Fund
We Asked, You Answered: What’s Your Favorite Pennsylvania-Brewed Beer?
Happy to report we received no wrong answers. Because there are no wrong answers.
Jan 6 Rioter Profits Off the Government He Tried to ‘Overthrow’
A Pennsylvania man charged with assaulting law enforcement officers with a flagpole during the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol is profiting handsomely off the democratically-elected government he sought to undermine.
Hidden in Plain Sight: How to Find Pennsylvania’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars
We’ve put together a list of nine of our favorite speakeasies and hidden bars across Pennsylvania.
Lehigh Valley Moves Closer to Becoming a Tech Hub Under the CHIPS Act
The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) filed an application on Tuesday to bring a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub, or Tech Hub, to the region.
These Pennsylvanians Are Having a Great 2023 So Far. (Yes, T-Swift Is on the List.)
We still have a few more months left in the year, but these Pennsylvanians are already having a 2023 to remember.
7 Pennsylvania Hospitals Are Leading the Way in Healthcare Excellence
US News recently released its annual rankings of hospitals nationally in 15 adult specialties. Seven of the commonwealth’s hospitals made one or more of the lists.
Is PA’s Richest Billionaire Trying to Buy a State Supreme Court Seat?
Following the 2022 primary, Spotlight PA highlighted how much money Yass has spent in Pennsylvania and how the billionaire moves his money between three different PACs.
Philly Natives Charged for Trying to Overturn 2020 Election in Georgia
Clark and Roman were both charged with violating Georgia’s Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, which carries a mandatory minimum of five years in prison if convicted.
Continue Your Education With One of These Fascinating College Courses at Pennsylvania Schools
Audit courses at Pennsylvania colleges offer community members a chance to learn about ice cream, Sherlock Holmes, the connection between hip hop artists and philosophers, and more.
These Pennsylvania Towns Were Named After Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Nine Pennsylvanians signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and centuries later, the state proudly boasts numerous municipalities that share names with those men.
One of the Best Candy Stores in the US Is in Pennsylvania
Not only is Philadelphia’s Shane Confectionery the oldest candy store in the US, it’s one of the best, according to a new poll.
Labor Leaders Praise Shapiro’s Workforce Development Investments
Labor leaders from around the commonwealth are praising the workforce development investments that are in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget.
2,400 Pennsylvania Workers Keep Their Pensions Thanks to Biden’s American Rescue Plan
More than 2,400 union members in Western Pennsylvania will keep their pensions completely intact thanks to President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, the federal government announced this month.
Sip, Savor, and Celebrate: Your Guide to Pennsylvania’s Upcoming Beer and Wine Festivals
We’ve highlighted some of our favorite festivals in the state and included a list of many more for you to keep in mind as you make your late summer and fall plans.