US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was one of seven Democrats who voted in favor of the measure.
Nov
2025
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HEALTH
Nov
2025
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
Nov
2025
3
So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
Oct
2025
30
Why health care costs will skyrocket in Pennsylvania
Thousands of Pennsylvania residents are set to see their health care premiums increase as Republicans fail to extend critical tax credits.
Oct
2025
30
Hungover in Pittsburgh? Try these 7 cures, from brunch to IV treatments
Learn how to feel better after a night of drinking in Pittsburgh.
Oct
2025
29
RFK Jr. ignores 100+ studies to push abortion pill ban—this is the mifepristone explainer you need
More than 100 peer-reviewed studies say mifepristone is safe. One fake study says it’s not. Guess which one RFK Jr. believes?
Oct
2025
27
Mastriano looks to forbid Pennsylvania colleges from enforcing strict vaccine mandates
Mastriano wants to ban coronavirus vaccine requirements for students and faculty in public and private colleges, and place guardrails around immunization mandates for other diseases.
Oct
2025
22
A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get worse.
Oct
2025
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These Pennsylvania nursing homes named among nation’s best for 2026. See the list
Newsweek's "America's Best Nursing Homes 2026" report ranks the best nursing homes in Pennsylvania, highlighting the top assisted living facilities by size — and most accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
Oct
2025
16
Health care premiums increase with Republican cuts to ACA
Pennsylvania Insurance Department announced premium hikes for Pennie customers at the start of open enrollment.