Philadelphia
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Climate change behind longer allergy season in many parts of Pennsylvania
Climate change is contributing to warming trends that lead to earlier, longer, and worse allergy seasons in cities like Philadelphia, where the allergy season is five weeks longer than it was in the early 1970s.
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US lost 92,000 jobs in February. Here’s what that means for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was third in the nation for job growth in 2025 despite recent reports showing a weakened labor market.
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13 history-making women from Pennsylvania
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to highlight the efforts of some of Pennsylvania’s impactful women.
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War with Iran prompts sharp spike in Pennsylvania gas prices
As of Thursday in Pennsylvania, the average price of gas is $3.35 a gallon, up just over 7% from $3.12 a week ago, according to AAA.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (Mar. 6 – Mar. 12)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide, Friday, March 6, through Thursday, March 12.
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Get to know Pennsylvania’s viral animal stars
These Pennsylvania animals have fans far beyond the state’s borders.
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10 PA sites & tours that bring women’s history to life for kids
This Women’s History Month, explore the stories of famous and everyday women who shaped Pennsylvania.
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How one Pennsylvania nonprofit is showing up for families when the system doesn’t
Nonprofit Maternity Care Coalition in Pennsylvania works to address the specific needs of clients in the area, as well as social inequities in healthcare and the workforce, and government policies that impact high-risk and vulnerable groups.
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Believe it or not, Pennsylvania winters are getting shorter
It’s hard to believe, what with the blizzards and extended stretches of freezing temps we’ve endured in the commonwealth this winter, but analysis from a climate research organization shows that winter in some Pa. cities is shorter than it was 30 years ago.
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Where to find the best pizza in Pennsylvania, according to Pizzavania readers
Here’s a roundup of reader recommendations from Pizzavania, our newsletter highlighting the best in Pa. pizza.
