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5 Small Towns in Western Pennsylvania You Must Visit
Just outside Pittsburgh, you can find small towns featuring natural beauty, charming historic districts, and thriving art scenes.
7 Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented in Pennsylvania
From life-saving technology to fun and games, Pennsylvania has been a center of innovation for centuries.
5 Cool Towns in Pennsylvania With Great Shopping Districts
We’ve selected five towns with great shopping districts across Pennsylvania, highlighting communities that deserve a visit.
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.
6 Pennsylvania Used Record Stores to Shop on Black Friday (or Small Business Saturday)
Black Friday is also Record Store Day, one of two days a year when new albums are released in limited numbers to record stores that participate.
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.
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.
Here’s How to Make Sure Your Mail Ballot Wasn’t Rejected in Philadelphia or Allegheny County
If you’re concerned your mail ballot is incorrectly dated, lacks a signature, or isn’t enclosed in a secrecy envelope, you can check online.
5 Pennsylvania Movie Theaters That Show Classic Films
Seeing older movies on a movie theater screen, in the size that they were intended to be seen, can be a real treat.
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.
Looking to Put Down Roots? Here Are the 100 Best Cities in the US to Raise a Family.
Find out how many Pennsylvania cities rank on this list.
8 Pennsylvania Dutch Foods You Need to Try
Pennsylvania Dutch food is the comfort food you didn’t know you needed.
10 Things You Must Do This Fall in Pennsylvania
We’ve put together a list of must-do activities so you can have the best Pennsylvania autumn. October is nearly over—let’s get going!
‘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.”
7 Ways to Honor Indigenous Peoples Day in Pennsylvania
Indigenous Peoples Day honors the cultures and histories of the original inhabitants of the U.S. Here’s how to celebrate in Pennsylvania.
I Was Fired After Unionizing My Workplace. Workers Need to Vote Against Corporate Greed on Election Day.
Tori Tambellini was fired after working to unionize her Starbucks store in Pittsburgh. In an op-ed, she talks about the importance of supporting candidates who support workers.
8 Pennsylvania Wine Festivals to Put on Your Calendar This Fall
‘Tis the harvest season, and many wineries throughout the state are staging celebrations this fall.
‘Gross Fear Mongering’: How Dr. Oz is Distorting John Fetterman’s Record to Scare Voters
In an effort to distract from their candidate’s unpopularity, the Oz campaign and its Republican allies have run a barrage of misleading ads against Democrat John Fetterman, trying to depict Fetterman—a man who has tattoos on his arm to honor murder victims—as being soft on crime.
Philadelphia Home Depot Workers Petition to Form Union
In what could be the first store-wide union at the home improvement giant, 274 employees filed a petition with the NLRB.
7 Things to Do With a Friend Visiting Pennsylvania for the First Time
When you’re hosting an out-of-state friend who has never been to PA before, you want to show them the sights that scream Pennsylvania. We can help.
How to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Across Pennsylvania
From Philly to Pittsburgh, cities throughout Pa. are holding celebrations to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans and the growing diversity of our state.
Pennsylvania Gas Prices Continue to Fall
After reaching a record high of $5.07 per gallon in early June, the average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania is now down to $3.85.
Penn, Carnegie Mellon Rank Among Top Colleges According to US News
More than a dozen Pennsylvania colleges and universities ranked among the top 250 universities in the nation, according to US News and World Report’s recent rankings.
Tight Labor Market and New Unions Organizing are Pluses for Pennsylvania Workers
A recent report by the Keystone Research Center found that Pennsylvania’s economy will continue to prosper if state lawmakers continue to enact smart, worker-friendly policies.
Philadelphia City Council Members Introduce Bills Aimed at Protecting Abortion Access in the City
The measures would protect abortion access within Philadelphia, update the city’s anti-discrimination law to protect reproductive health decisions, and bar city resources from being used to cooperate with out-of-state investigations.
8 Must-Visit Pennsylvania Destinations You Can Get Into for Free
Not every getaway has to mean shelling out cash for entry fees and admission tickets. Plenty of great attractions in Pennsylvania are completely free.
8 Pennsylvania-Made Foods (and Drinks) Just for the Adventurous
If you’re itching for gastronomical excitement in your life, certain Pennsylvania foods can help deliver.
Wolf, Fetterman Launch Program to Pardon Low-Level Marijuana Convictions
The governor and US Senate candidate, both vocal advocates for the legalization of adult-use recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania, said the new pardon project will give residents with minor, non-violent marijuana convictions a second chance to improve their lives.