Incumbent Republican Stacey Garrity is facing Democratic challenger Erin McClelland to head the department charged with safeguarding and managing the state’s money, and administering programs aimed at providing families with financial empowerment.
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Out-of-state patients looking for repro care are now protected in Allegheny County
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato signed an executive order last week protecting out-of-state patients seeking reproductive and gender affirming care in the county.
Pennsylvania counties are offering more opportunities for early voting
Mail ballots are now available in approximately 50 counties, giving Pennsylvania voters the opportunity to cast their vote early through the mail, in person at their county election office, or via drop box or satellite election office if available in their area.
Unearthing the supernatural: Explore 6 of Pennsylvania’s haunting legends and myths
Pennsylvania has no shortage of locations where spooky happenings from yesteryear are a big part of the attraction. We’re highlighting six such stories, as well as ways to experience pieces of the stories yourself.
What does an auditor general do and who’s running for the office in Pennsylvania?
Incumbent Republican Tim DeFoor faces a reelection challenge from Democratic state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta for the office in charge of policing the state and local agencies that receive and spend taxpayers’ money.
PA’s pumpkin paradise: 10 of the biggest pumpkin patches to visit
Visit one of these huge Pa. pumpkin patches to choose your favorite decorative gourd—and maybe even cut it from the vine yourself!
Pennsylvania Supreme Court declines to decide mail-in ballot issues before election
The court rejected a request by voting rights and left-leaning groups to stop counties from throwing out mail-in ballots that lack a handwritten date or have an incorrect date on the return envelope. It also rejected a challenge by Republican political organizations to county election officials letting voters remedy disqualifying mail-in ballot mistakes.
Leaf peeping in Pennsylvania: Best spots
Your guide to the best places to go leaf peeping in Pennsylvania for stunning fall foliage views.
Planning a PA Halloween: Dress up like a famous Pennsylvanian
This year, make a Halloween costume inspired by famous figures from Pennsylvania.
Cult following: 5 strange societies & cults with Pennsylvania ties
Learn about the unusual cults and religious groups that have roots in Pennsylvania.
With early voting underway in Pennsylvania, counties are opening additional election offices
Mail ballots are now available in 22 counties, giving Pennsylvania voters the opportunity to cast their vote early through the mail, in person at their county election office, or via drop box if available in their area.
What’s your favorite Erie restaurant?
We’re on a mission to find the best food and drinks in Erie, and we need your help!
Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader and former Phillie, has died at age 83
Rose, who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win their first World Series in 1980, was one of the most exciting players in baseball history, though his off-field activities tarnished his formidable achievements on the diamond.
These Pennsylvania caves and caverns beckon adventure seekers
Fall is an ideal time to explore the many caves and caverns hidden deep in the Pennsylvania ground and hillsides.
We asked, you answered: What’s your favorite local coffee shop?
Our newsletter readers give props to their favorite locally-owned spots in Pennsylvania for a cup of Joe.
Explore Erie’s vibrant coffee scene with these 7 woman-owned shops
Cup of Joe? In Erie, it’s more like “cup of Jane” as the northwestern Pa. city boasts an abundance of beloved woman-owned coffee shops.
Pa. researchers create robots to perform triage during emergencies
For the DARPA Triage Challenge, researchers from Pitt and CMU, known as Team Chiron, are using autonomous robotics for medical triage during emergencies.
PA Doctors warn that patients’ medical debt could increase if Trump wins in November
There are 5 million Pennsylvanians with preexisting conditions and they risk losing their healthcare coverage and could face higher medical bills if Donald Trump wins and repeals the Affordable Care Act.
It’s Banned Books Week. Here’s how to get involved in Pennsylvania
Banned Books Week is held annually to highlight the value of the printed word. Here’s how Pennsylvania will be celebrating the event.
Tim Walz campaigns on freedom in Pennsylvania’s bellwether Northampton County
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz returned to Pennsylvania on Saturday and rallied over 3,000 supporters in Northampton County, a bellwether county that has correctly voted for the presidential winner in the previous four elections.
Prost (cheers!) to 8 Pennsylvania Oktoberfest events in 2024
Pennsylvania’s rich German heritage shines brightly in September and October as Oktoberfest celebrations spring to life across the Keystone State
Why Ligonier is the best small town in Pa. to spend a fall day in
Visit the small town of Ligonier this fall to enjoy colorful foliage, a happening town festival, and autumnal activities like a corn maze.
Study: More women getting tubes tied since Roe was overturned
The number of women who have had their tubes tied has increased since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022.
6 places to see wildflowers in Pennsylvania this autumn
This fall, seek out wildflowers in bloom at these Pennsylvania preserves and parks.
‘Politics can be decent and inspiring,’ Tim Walz says in visit to Lancaster County
Democratic Vice Presidential pick Tim Walz’s visit to Lancaster County comes at a time when Democrats are cutting into traditional GOP margins in the area.
Court rules that Pa. counties must count undated and incorrectly dated mail-in ballots
A state court Friday halted enforcement of a requirement that voters include accurate, handwritten dates on envelopes used to submit mail-in ballots, a ruling likely to keep several thousand Pennsylvania votes from being thrown out in the November election.
PA Lawmakers at DNC inspired by historic Kamala Harris nomination
For Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton and State Rep. Arvind Venkat, this week’s Democratic National Convention was their first and they shared their experiences hours before Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.
Opinion: Dave McCormick isn’t going to fight for steelworkers like me. Just look at his record.
In this op-ed, Pennsylvania resident and former steelworker Bob Heister argues that Senator Bob Casey is a genuine advocate for workers, while David McCormick’s record reveals a history of outsourcing jobs and prioritizing corporate profits at the expense of Pennsylvania workers’ livelihoods.
Where to grab cheap eats while traveling the Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway
We’ve put together a list of 12 affordable spots that you and a foodie friend might want to visit while road tripping along the Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway in Western Pa.
PA Building Trades Council endorses Eugene DePasquale for Attorney General
Eugene DePasquale picked up a major endorsement from the Pennsylvania Building Trades for Attorney General. The council represents 130,000 workers across the commonwealth.