What you need to know today, Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Today’s weather
High: 76; Low: 52. Mostly sunny.
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Election Day
Where, how to vote: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You must’ve registered before today, and you’ll need to go to the right precinct.
- See also: Voters guide to the primary
Races to watch: The top of today’s list for most voters are the U.S. Senate and governor primaries. But there are also interesting battles in U.S. House districts.
Fetterman’s health: While Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and Pa. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman suffered a stroke, political analysts said that’s unlikely to affect the election. His election night event is planned with or without him.
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Gas prices: As the summer travel season get closer, gas prices will continue to climb and break records on a “near daily basis,” GasBuddy.com predicts.
Gaga on the way: One of the biggest names in pop music, Lady Gaga will be making her performance debut in Hershey this summer.
Puppy love: College students have teamed up with a central Pa. dog rescue to help a paralyzed pup get around.
Best and Brightest: A Cumberland Valley alumna is taking on a new mission: keeping the Internet safe and private.
Sports
New Jersey’s NFL teams?: The New York Giants and New York Jets call MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., home. Both have their practice facilities in New Jersey. A lawsuit wants them to dump ‘New York’ from their names.
Topgolf opening: Topgolf will open its second facility in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia at a former Nabisco plant. Its other spot in the state is near Pittsburgh.
In brief
- Central Pa. woman’s car stolen with dog inside
- This Pa. city is the worst in the country for grass allergies: study
- Sex offender jumped into Susquehanna River to avoid arrest: police
- U.S. to reopen plant, allow more baby formula imports
- Member of the “Quecreek 9,” trapped coal miners, dies
- Photos: Fashion trends and unique looks from central Pa. proms
- Today in Pa.: Philly may allow backyard chicken
- Buffalo mass shooter’s prior threat, hospital stay face scrutiny
- Here’s how to order a third-round of free COVID-19 tests
- Man who pleaded guilty to murdering boyfriend dies by suicide, police
- Gunman in California church attack subdued by parishioners
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