Kenyatta pointed to the hypocrisy of Republican leaders who cite a mental health crisis as the root cause of school shootings, then vote against bills that would provide resources for mental health care.
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Where to Take Your Family Who’s Coming to Visit Philly for the Holidays
If you have family coming to visit, show them how Philadelphia transforms between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Take them to these festive events you can find in Philadelphia only during the holidays.
4 Day Trips From Philly to Hit the Road on a Budget
Keeping in mind that it can be a bit expensive to travel by car right now, these day trip ideas keep you in Pennsylvania while saving a little gas money.
6 Must-See Covered Bridges to Visit Across Pennsylvania
We’ve compiled a list of some of the must-visit covered bridges across the commonwealth. We’ve profiled a range of bridges based on location, interesting bridge characteristics, and other things to do in the surrounding area.
6 Things You May Not Have Known About Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania
We’ve put together a list of facts about Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania to inform your celebration. The holiday always falls on the fourth Thursday of November. For 2022, that’s November 24.
No Thanks: How Much More You’ll Pay for Thanksgiving Dinner This Year in Pennsylvania
Your Thanksgiving meal with friends and family could cost you upwards of 20% more this year, depending on where you’re eating it.
5 Trips from Pittsburgh for a Long Weekend Getaway
We love Pittsburgh, but we also love a good weekend getaway.
It’s Official: Pennsylvania Democrats Take Over Majority in State House for First Time in 12 Years
All 203 of the state’s House seats were on the ballot this year. With new legislative districts and a number of GOP incumbents not seeking reelection, Democrats succeeded in taking over the majority.
Here Are All the Democratic Women Who Were Elected in Pennsylvania
So far, 44 out of the 75 Democratic women who ran in the commonwealth have won their respective elections. The only race that’s still to be called as of this writing featuring a female Democrat is between Democrat Melissa Cerrato and incumbent Republican Todd Stephens in the 151st House district.
No Red Wave in Pennsylvania: Democrats Win Majority of House Seats in the Commonwealth
Key victories in Western Pennsylvania, where Summer Lee will become the first Black woman to represent the commonwealth in Congress and Chris DeLuzio flipped a Republican seat, will give Pennsylvania Dems a 9-8 edge in the US House.
The Republican Party is the Reason Counting Votes in Pennsylvania Might Take a Few Days
If you see the vote count delayed, if we’re still waiting for a winner on Wednesday, if there’s a flurry of lawsuits in Pennsylvania, you can thank state Republicans.
Beware the Red Mirage and Another Round of Republican Lies About Elections
Because of the way votes are counted in Pennsylvania, we are likely to see another election cycle in which things shift as the counting progresses.
7 of the Coolest Events Happening in Philly This November
This is one of the most amazing Novembers in Philadelphia that’s happened in recent memory.
Looking to Celebrate Veterans Day? Here Are 5 Events Happening Across Pennsylvania.
Here are just a handful of ceremonies and events happening across Pennsylvania in the coming days that will honor Veterans Day.
Best Pumpkin Ales From Pennsylvania Craft Breweries to Try This Fall
Here’s a list of pumpkin beers from Pennsylvania breweries that we’ve heard a lot of chatter about.
Nearly 1 Million Pennsylvanians Have Already Voted in This Year’s Midterm Elections
Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states that can really go either way when it comes to elections, so all eyes are on the commonwealth this Tuesday. Where do Pennsylvania’s early voting totals stand as of Thursday? Here’s some insight.
Republicans Are Already Scheming to Undermine the 2022 Election Results in Pennsylvania
Former President Donald Trump and his allies are already planning to wage aggressive court campaigns and launch a media blitz if the midterms don’t go their way.
ALERT: If You’re Voting by Mail in Pennsylvania, You Must Date Your Ballot Due to New State Supreme Court Ruling
Bottom line after Tuesday’s ruling: If you want your mail-in ballot to count, make sure there’s an accurate, handwritten date on the return envelope.
These State Democrats Are Up for Reelection; Here Are the Minimum Wage Bills They’ve Proposed
If Democrats can make sizable gains on the Republican majority in Harrisburg this election, maybe we’ll finally see some movement on the minimum wage.
Our Mission: Building a More Civically-Engaged Pennsylvania
As the divisive rhetoric of a campaign season drives many would-be voters away from engaging with democracy, the Keystone is working to let Pennsylvanians know that their vote matters.
COMMENTARY: If Pa. Republicans were serious about crime in Philly, they’d actually fight it | Marc Stier
Instead, they’re pursuing the performative and partisan impeachment of District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Wage Yet Another Battle Over Book Banning
Democratic state Rep. Chris Rabb wants to create a system in which a number of steps would have to take place in order to ban a text from a school system or a school library.
‘They Aren’t Listening to You and They Don’t Care About Your Values’: PA Democrats Say Republicans in Harrisburg Are Hurting Pennsylvanians
At the Keystone’s candidate forum in Philadelphia, state Democrats cited Republican efforts to ban abortion and their hypocrisy on the issue of public safety as examples of how the GOP-majority are attempting to take away the rights of Pennsylvanians.
Visit These 5 Haunted Spots in Pennsylvania—if You Dare
Pennsylvania has a rich and storied history, and wherever you find rich and storied histories, you’re also bound to encounter a ghost or two hanging around to ensure history is not forgotten.
‘Your Rights and Your Future That Are on the Line’: Josh Shapiro on Why He’s the Right Candidate to Be Pennsylvania’s Next Governor
“I’m running against by far the most dangerous and extreme candidate ever to run for governor in Pennsylvania,” Shapiro said of his opponent, Republican Doug Mastriano. “My opponent wants to strip away state law, with no exception, and we learned just about two weeks ago that he wants to charge women with murder who have an abortion.”
These State Lawmakers Are Up for Reelection; Here Are the Voting Bills They’ve Proposed
With many state lawmakers up for reelection this year, your vote matters more than ever in determining the future of voting rights in Pennsylvania. Based on the bills they’ve proposed, state Republicans seem to be doing all they can to restrict those rights.
Dr. Oz Stages Photo Op With Paid Staffer Who Lost a Family Member to Gun Violence
First, it was whether or not he actually lived in Pennsylvania, then it was his days as a peddler of “miracle cures.” Now, the credibility of Dr. Oz’s campaign is called into question again after a staged photo op.
OP-ED: “I Deserve a Fair Wage and the Right to Unionize, so I’m Voting for Josh Shapiro”
Latrelle Jackson is one of many Pennsylvanians working two jobs to make ends meet. In this op-ed, he explains why Pennsylvania workers need Josh Shapiro fighting for them in Harrisburg.
8 Places Across Pennsylvania to Get a Great Bowl of Chili
The ingredients and styles of chili may vary region to region throughout Pennsylvania. But the general consensus of those in the know is that these establishments all make great chili.
‘I’ve Had to Work Every Day of My Life’: Democratic State House Candidate Melissa Cerrato Knows the Struggles of Working-Class Pa. Families
Melissa Cerrato is running against incumbent Republican Todd Stephens in the redrawn 151st district, which includes part of Montgomery County. It’s the Horsham Twp. resident’s first run at public office, a position she is seeking to give voice to working class families like her own.