Martin Luther King Jr. Day events & service opportunities in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on Jan. 19, answer MLK’s call to service.
Jan
2026
8
CIVIL RIGHTS
Dec
2025
16
US Capitol statue of teen civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns to fill Robert E. Lee’s place
The U.S. Capitol will display a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school, a pointed replacement for a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was removed several years ago.
Aug
2025
21
Meet Kelly Barrett, the Pennsylvanian vying for Miss Wheelchair America 2026
Miss Wheelchair Pennsylvania and Harborcreek Township resident Kelly Barrett sets her sights on the national crown.
Jul
2025
18
Opinion: How VA fund cuts threaten veteran equity in Pennsylvania
In 2022, Pennsylvania had the fourth-largest veteran population in the U.S., with more than 668,000 individuals. Almost half of these individuals served in the military between 1950 and 1980, a period when asbestos use was extensive and worker protection mechanisms had not yet been implemented.
Jun
2025
27
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
Jun
2025
18
Philadelphia’s Free Library hosts Juneteenth festivities
Philadelphia Free Library celebrates Juneteenth with workshops, concerts, and community events throughout June. Discover cultural programming across the city.
Jun
2025
6
Opinion: Pennsylvanians deserve true, early, in-person voting
As Pennsylvania enters another crucial year at the polls, one with far less attention than a presidential election, but no less important, Pennsylvanians deserve a voting system that reflects the realities of modern life.
Jan
2025
9
Suit claims Hazleton’s election system is biased against Hispanic voters
A complaint filed Tuesday in Scranton federal court claims the "at-large" system "results in Hispanic citizens not having an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and to elect candidates of their choice."
Aug
2024
23
Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president, lays out her vision for the country
The final night of the Democratic National Convention capped off a remarkable month of surging enthusiasm for Harris’ candidacy.
Jul
2024
22
Opinion: Reset in presidential race gives Pa. young voters chance to refocus on the real issues
In this op-ed, Pennsylvania community leader Kevin Mack discusses how President Biden ending his campaign and the shooting at a Trump rally in Western Pa. have reset the presidential race. He emphasizes the opportunity for national conversation on key issues and the importance of creative voter engagement in the next 100+ days.
