U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb said Friday he is running for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat, joining a crowded Democratic field in one of the nation’s most competitive races.
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Pennsylvania Native and Longtime AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Dies at Age 72
Richard Trumka, the powerful president of the AFL-CIO who rose from the coal mines of Pennsylvania to preside over one of the largest labor organizations in the world, died Thursday. He was 72.
The Keystone’s Summer Reading: Thrillers
It’s hard to imagine any state has produced as many great thriller writers as Pennsylvania has. Take a look at some books that will keep you turning the page. And keeping the light on.
Pennsylvania Reports 1,088 New Coronavirus Cases Thursday
Pennsylvania’s coronavirus numbers are rising again, with more than 1,000 new cases reported Thursday.
Pennsylvania Is the Best State for Many Reasons. Here Are the Top 10.
It’s Pennsylvania Day! We have many reasons to be proud to call Pennsylvania home.
EXPLAINER: Will PA Evictions Spike Despite Rental Help?
What will happen for renters in Pennsylvania?
The Keystone’s Summer Reading: The Classics
Looking for something to read? Our state has a rich literary history, from Louisa May Alcott to August Wilson. Check out some of the state’s best classics.
The Keystone’s Summer Reading: Some Light Reads
Check out these light reads from celebrated Pennsylvania authors.
Shapiro Slams Mastriano’s Election Audit Efforts
Josh Shapiro has slammed state Sen. Doug Mastriano’s efforts to start an audit of Pennsylvania’s 2020 election results.
PA Lawmakers Want to Cut Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits. Here’s Why That’s a Bad Idea.
State GOP lawmakers don’t want Pennsylvanians to receive unemployment bonus anymore. That could be bad for the state’s economy.
VaccinatePA Is Empowering Pennsylvanians to Get Vaccinated
VaccinatePA has attracted more than 350,000 visitors to its site, and its goal is simple—to help Pennsylvanians get vaccine appointments.
4 Pennsylvania-Based Companies Paid $0 in Federal Taxes in 2020
Four Pennsylvania-based companies had a combined total of $1.8 billion in 2020 profits, and avoided $379.3 million in combined taxes while they received $157 million in total rebates.
These Seven Counties are Lagging Behind the Rest of Pennsylvania When It Comes to COVID Vaccinations
As Pennsylvania continues to improve its coronavirus vaccination efforts, several counties continue to lag behind.
Senate Confirms Levine, Who is Now the Nation’s Highest Ranking Transgender Official
Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine has become the first openly transgender person confirmed to a government position in the nation’s history.
Standardized Testing Not a Victim of the Coronavirus Pandemic. But Should it Be?
State officials and educators are grappling with what to do about standardized tests this year.
PA Republicans Are Waging a War on Voting. The For the People Act Could Be the Solution.
As the Republican-controlled Pennsylvania Legislature works to pass voter suppression laws, Democrats in Congress have one chance to stop the assault on voting rights.
American Rescue Plan Could Help Pennsylvanians Get Vaccinated Quicker
The plan calls for $160 billion in vaccine development and distribution nationally, as well as $20 billion for community vaccination centers.
Students’ Mental Health a Serious Concern for Educators During Pandemic
Pennsylvania educators and students discussed the toll the pandemic taken on their mental health over the past year.
State Rep. Kenyatta to Run for US Senate in 2022
Kenyatta, the grandson of the late civil rights activist Muhammad I. Kenyatta, is the latest candidate to join what is likely to be a crowded race.
Fetterman Makes It Official: He’ll Run for US Senate in 2022
The race for the US Senate seat currently occupied by Pat Toomey could be the most competitive Senate race in 2022.
Feds Charge Mom of Eight, Saying She Was the Woman in Pink Hat Who Stormed the Capitol
A Pennsylvania woman was charged with helping to storm the U.S. Capitol, with federal authorities saying she is the person in a pink hat shown in video directing others through a bullhorn.
Don’t Drop the Ball While Enjoying a Socially Distanced Super Bowl
COVID-19 doesn’t need to get in the way of you (safely) enjoying wings and Yings with friends. Here’s The Keystone’s guide to a virtual get-together.
Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow and His Town Doesn’t See Typical Economic Boost
But residents and merchants in the tiny Pennsylvania town that Phil put on the map are hoping the coronavirus pandemic does not continue to cast its shadow over the next Groundhog Day.
Despite Distribution Struggles, Wolf Doesn’t Plan on Centralizing Vaccine Signups
The Wolf administration threw cold water on the idea of a one-stop-shop system that would help people schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Lawsuit: NRA’s Rhetoric Spurred Deadly Synagogue Shooting
Shooter Robert Bowers “was not born fearing and hating Jews. The gun lobby taught him to do that,” the lawsuit says.
Eviction Freezes and Student Loans: What Biden’s First 100 Days Could Mean For Pennsylvanians
A lot of Biden’s plans—and how they will affect the Keystone state—are centered on grappling with the novel coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the state and nation.
GOP Effort to Gerrymander Judicial Districts Advances by 1 Vote
Democrats lost an effort to have the committee hold a public hearing on the legislation, which would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Sen. Brewster Takes Seat After GOP Sued to Undo Election
The state had certified Brewster’s 69-vote victory, but Republicans refused to seat Brewster while a federal court was considering his Republican challenger’s lawsuit.
Enjoy the Wonderful Winter of 2021 With These Fun (but Safe) Things to Do: Jan. 8-10
While events might look different during the coronavirus pandemic, there are plenty of ways to have fun on your own, or with the family or friends in your quarantine bubble.
Zelienople Cop Attends DC Capitol Rally
Images of the officer attending the rally were shared, then deleted, on social media. It’s unclear if he participated in the attack on the Capitol.