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WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania firefighter union leader won a seat in Congress and voters in several cities approved firefighter-backed funding and bargaining measures in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters. The IAFF, the labor union representing professional firefighters and emergency medical workers in...
The best Christmas towns in the Mid-Atlantic turn their main streets into holiday destinations, with tree lightings, parades, markets, house tours and a lot of twinkle. We picked seven in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, chosen for holiday atmosphere, distinctive seasonal programming and how well they work for a day trip or weekend. Published 2026 dates are checked against official event and tourism websites.
Officials estimate it will be a couple more years before all the toll booths across the state are demolished and removed.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver’s license and photo centers across the Commonwealth will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The closure includes PennDOT’s full-service center in Harrisburg, along with driver’s license and photo centers...
(WHTM) – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has announced the passing of former Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille, who died on November 4, 2026. He was 82 years old. Chief Justice Debra Todd offered the following statement: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Chief Justice Ron Castille, whose life was defined by […]
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity just announced the reinvestment of $20 million in Israeli bonds.
Pennsylvania American Water announced Friday that it recently applied a fourth credit to water customer accounts from settlements with manufac
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) this week approved a settlement between the PUC’s independent Bure
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and businesses across the country are recognizing veterans and active-duty military members with free meals, discounts, and special offers. Here are some of the deals veterans and military members can find throughout Central Pennsylvania. Restaurants: Retail discounts: Personal care: Other Veterans Day offers: Veterans should […]
A blacksmith school sits inside a National Historic Landmark ironworks, and its crew is reviving the old mill machinery for giant forging projects. That detail stopped me cold. Old steel giants, back at work, helping teach new hands. Another spot lets you shape molten glass at a roaring furnace. One...
Sellers will be required to report whether coverage is required and whether the property has carried it before.
The Jefferson Health insurance fight got a new development this week — and a new deadline that matters more than the one everyone is watching. Pennsylvania’s insurance department announced it will invoke Act 94, a 1975 consumer protection law, if Independence Blue Cross and Highmark don’t reach new contracts with Jefferson Health by December 31. The law gives the state power to freeze a termination for up to six months and force the parties into a formal process. It has only been used twice in its entire history. — Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Philadelphia Inquirer, November 6, 2026)
In the next legislative session, Democrats in Pennsylvania will not necessarily have to compromise with Republicans to pass laws. Voters handed both chambers in the General Assembly and the governor’s office to Democratic candidates. The results were part of a nationwide “blue wave” that ousted GOP lawmakers on the...
(WHTM) — Fittingly, just days before Veterans Day, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has announced updated regulations that will “expand access to critical benefit programs.” The DMVA says that the changes represent “the most extensive changes to Pennsylvania veterans’ benefits in 35 years,” which include broadening and clarifying eligibility requirements, changing […]
A preliminary count of provisional ballots Friday in the race for Pennsylvania’s 41st House District put Democrat Brad Chambers ahead of incumbent Republican Brett Miller. When polls closed on Election Night, Miller held a 41-vote advantage over Chambers, 14,225 to 14,184. After adding 139 provisional votes to the tally...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Bob Brooks, a career firefighter and union leader, defeated Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, the International Association of Fire Fighters said Nov. 4. The union, which represents professional firefighters in the U.S. and Canada and backed Brooks through its political action...
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Democrat Brad Chambers declared victory against Republican Rep. Brett Miller in a state House race that was too close to call on Election Day. Chambers leads Miller by about 40 votes as of Friday afternoon, according to Lancaster County's election results. Not all ballots have been counted and certified, and the Associated Press has not called the race.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is making public safety a central priority of his second term, promising to expand police presence while investing in community-based programs designed to prevent violence before it occurs. In a November 7 statement, the Democratic governor argued that elected leaders should focus on protecting residents rather than creating fear, outlining a […]
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Deer hunting season in Pennsylvania 2026-27 starts earlier than most hunters expect. Archery opens Sept. 19 in three southeastern and southwestern units, then statewide on Oct. 3, and the last flintlock and late archery days run into late January 2027. The regular firearms season is the big one: the first day of firearms deer season … This article, When Is Deer Season in Pennsylvania? What the Game Commission’s 2026-27 Rules Say , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can You Hunt Bears in West Virginia in 2026? What the Law Actually Says • New York Has No Separate Bear Permit, but One Bear Per License Year Still Applies • Can You Hunt Deer in Delaware on Sundays This Season? What Delaware Law Requires
A whole room glowing with 1,000 lights sits inside one little Christmas shop. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned the same store offers more than 750 ornament designs you can personalize. Seven hundred fifty. I can’t imagine choosing just one without a long, happy debate. Names,...
