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Reader’s Choice: 5 Best Bowling Alleys in the Keystone State
Are you looking for the best bowling alleys in Pennsylvania? Look no further! We have uncovered the top bowling alleys in the Keystone State in 2024.
4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey felt across Pennsylvania Friday morning
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake’s impact in Pennsylvania was primarily felt in the eastern part of the state, though the Pittsburgh area and other small pockets throughout the state were impacted as well.
Damar Hamlin facts: 8 things you should know about the Western Pennsylvania native
You probably saw his freak accident on the field and know that he’s a Pittsburgh native, but did you know these eight other Damar Hamlin facts?
Where is the best bowling alley in Pennsylvania?
Bowling has long been a cherished pastime for many, offering entertainment, competition, camaraderie, or a fun escape from harsh weather. Pennsylvania boasts an array of bowling alleys to fit our various communities throughout the Commonwealth. From nostalgic lanes...
We asked, you answered: What’s something you love about Erie?
As thousands prepare to descend upon Erie to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8, we asked our newsletter readers to tell us what they love about Pennsylvania’s fifth largest city.
A Philly native is now the highest ranking woman in the Pirates’ baseball ops department
Sarah Gelles, whose data mining helped the Astros beat her hometown Phillies in the 2022 World Series, has been hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates as assistant general manager, becoming the highest ranking woman in the team’s baseball operations department.
Play ball: The 2024 guide to Minor League Baseball in Pennsylvania
From Erie to NEPA, Pennsylvania has plenty of minor league ballparks where families can cheer on the stars of tomorrow for a fraction of what it costs to see a big league game.
8 things you may not know about Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie has been receiving a fair amount of attention recently, as Pennsylvania’s northwestern corner is the only spot in the state where the full totality of next month’s total solar eclipse will be visible. But Pennsylvania’s fifth-largest city remains a mystery to many others throughout the commonwealth.
5 female athletes from Pennsylvania to watch in 2024
The Commonwealth is home to many talented female athletes, some of whom are poised to make an impact in 2024.
PA lawmakers call out Dave McCormick’s investments in Rumble
Pennsylvania lawmakers and members of the Jewish community gathered in Harrisburg to highlight Dave McCormick’s hypocrisy on his stake in an extremist social media site.
House fire in Western Pa. kills man, 4 children as 3 other family members are rescued
Investigators were searching Thursday for the cause of a fire that tore through a house in the Pittsburgh suburbs, killing a man and four children and spreading to another house before the flames were extinguished.
Governor’s plan to boost mass transit aid passes Pennsylvania House, but faces long odds in Senate
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives on Wednesday approved Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to boost funding for public transportation systems still trying to recover pre-pandemic ridership numbers and facing a drop-off in funding when federal COVID-19 aid runs out.
7 reasons why you should become a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fan
Major League Baseball (MLB) may attract the most baseball fans, but Minor League Baseball games are not to be missed — especially Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders games.
Opinion: On the level, 2024 Senate Election presents Pennsylvanians with a stark choice
This election will present a stark choice. A millionaire out of stater who prioritizes corporate interests and restricting our freedoms or a native Pennsylvanian who has made it his life’s work fighting for the interests of the people of our commonwealth.
Last-minute tips for seeing April’s total solar eclipse in Erie
If you’re hoping to catch next month’s total solar eclipse here in Pennsylvania, you’ll want to head to the northwest corner of the state, where the city of Erie is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the rare occurrence of the moon blocking out the sun.
McCormick, unaware of its benefits, wants to repeal Biden’s Infrastructure Law
Dave McCormick, a former Connecticut based hedge fund manager running against US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) in the 2024 election, has made repealing President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law one of his key campaign issues.
St. Patrick’s Day in Pa.: Your guide to Irish pubs and fare
If you’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year with an authentically Irish experience, we’ve got plenty of suggestions.
Meet 9 trailblazing women from Pennsylvania who changed the game in so many ways
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful women.
We asked, you answered: What’s your favorite grocery store in Pennsylvania?
From family-owned community staples like Urbaniak Brothers in Erie, to Central Pa. favorite Stauffers of Kissel Hill, to chains like Giant Eagle and Aldi, our readers weigh in on their favorite grocery stores. In a recent ranking of the best and worst individual...
Two more candidates file papers to run for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
Two more candidates filed paperwork Thursday to appear on Pennsylvania’s primary ballots for U.S. Senate as Democratic Sen. Bob Casey runs for a fourth term and Democrats try to maintain a majority in the narrowly divided chamber.
7 indoor amusement parks in Pennsylvania that parents will love too
We’ve put together a list of indoor amusement parks, adventure parks, and other entertainment centers across the state that are great places for kids — and their parents — to play.
How much is the cost of living in Pennsylvania’s top 10 metropolitan areas? Here’s the breakdown
According to the Economic Policy Institute, the average cost for a family of four in Pennsylvania to enjoy a “modest yet adequate” standard of living is $87,500 a year. But if you live in one of the state’s 10 largest metropolitan areas, you’ll need to make more than that. A lot more in some areas.
Is your drinking water safe, Pennsylvania? Check the interactive map to find out.
A study released last summer by J.D. Power ranked Pennsylvania’s tap water as the sixth worst in the nation, and found that 33% of the state’s rivers and streams failed to meet water quality standards.
Here’s how Pennsylvania’s infrastructure has benefited from some major federal investments
Two signature pieces of legislation from President Joe Biden, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, have provided funding for $14.8 billion in public infrastructure and clean energy projects throughout the commonwealth.
We asked, you answered: If you’re not going to watch the Super Bowl, what are you planning to do instead on Sunday?
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone watches the Super Bowl. Find out what some of your fellow Pennsylvanians will be doing on Sunday instead of watching the big game.
Hoot, hoot, hooray! Where to celebrate Superb Owl Sunday in Pennsylvania
From kid-friendly events, to brunches, to nighttime “owl prowls,” owl enthusiasts will have multiple opportunities to celebrate Superb Owl Sunday in Pennsylvania, on game day and throughout the remainder of February.
Taylor Swift’s viral TNT bracelet? It’s from Lancaster
Wove, a veteran-owned Lancaster-based custom jewelry company has seen its sales increase by 2,000% since Swift was spotted wearing one of its handcrafted diamond bracelets during the AFC Championship Game last month.
We asked, you answered: What should Gov. Shapiro prioritize in Pennsylvania’s new budget?
With the governor having previewed two of his main objectives for Pennsylvania’s upcoming budget — overhauling the state’s higher ed system and increasing public transportation funding — we asked our newsletter readers to sound off on what they wanted to see Shapiro prioritize in the state’s new budget.
Shapiro proposes $282 million plan to fund SEPTA, other public transit
Philadelphia area residents who rely on public transportation may face fare increases and service cuts if Pennsylvania lawmakers cannot agree on SEPTA funding.