State News
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HGTV says York is among the 40 most charming small towns in America
HGTV rounded up a list of 40 of the most charming small towns in the country, and York made the list.
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To prevent blackouts, Trump administration keeps aging Pennsylvania power plant online through summer
The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered another power plant, this time an oil and gas plant in Pennsylvania, to keep its turbines running through the hottest summer months as a precaution against electricity shortfalls in the 13-state mid-Atlantic grid.
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NEPA Gives, online giving day for northeast PA nonprofits, set for June 5-6
The sixth annual 24-hour NEPA Gives fundraising event, in which numerous nonprofit organizations in northeastern Pennsylvania receive online donations, is set for 7 p.m. June 5 through 7 p.m. June 6.
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What is Pennsylvania Dutch? Here’s everything you need to know
To answer the question “What is Pennsylvania Dutch?” we dive into the group’s history, culture, and impact on the Keystone State.
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Pa. mail carriers were bit by dogs more than 300 times in 2024
The number of dog attacks in Pennsylvania was the sixth most of any state in the nation, though fewer than in 2023.
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Cicadas are emerging in Pennsylvania, but you may not be hearing them yet. Here’s why
People in the central and southeastern part of the state are starting to see cicadas but not hearing any sounds coming from them. It has to do with sexual maturity.
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Pa. law makes it illegal to sell tarot readings or love potions. Could that change?
An obscure state law from 1861 prevents fortune telling for profit. State Rep. Greg Scott wants the statute repealed.
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HBO’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ has a surprise coming for Erie SeaWolves. What’s the status?
Earlier this month, John Oliver, the host of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” featured an in-depth segment on Minor League Baseball team promotions, and announced that the Erie SeaWolves were selected among 47 teams for a total rebrand.
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Philadelphia honors Quinta Brunson with key, mural at alma mater that inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’
Philadelphia’s mayor honored actor and producer Quinta Brunson with a key to the city in a ceremony dedicating a separate mural at Brunson’s alma mater, which was the inspiration for her show “Abbott Elementary.”
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At 84, his ‘Taps’ salute is ‘final goodbye’ at Washington Crossing National Cemetery
The Southampton man has played “Taps” more than 4,000 times at the National Cemetery, part of an honor guard that assures each veteran is given a dignified military sendoff.
