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The media may have called most races in Pennsylvania, but official results are still 17 days away. Counties across Pennsylvania are preparing to audit election results to make sure vote totals reflect the will of the voters. Pennsylvania requires two types of audits before results are certified, clearing the way...
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...
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It’s an advantage Pennsylvania progressives haven’t seen in more than three decades. Come Jan. 5, when the newly elected officials are sworn in, Democrats will have control of the state Senate, an expanded majority in the state House and Gov. Josh Shapiro will be entering his second term.
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...
Brews to Barns Act: American brewers generate nearly five million metric tons of spent grain each year, and many of them donate this by-product to local farmers and ranchers. To incentivize this relationship between agriculture and small businesses, I recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish an excise tax credit for brewers who donate their spent grain for local agricultural use. The Brews to Barns Act will help reduce input costs for our country’s producers, support small businesses, and strengthen local economies. I’m pleased to lead this legislation to provide relief to small breweries and farms across Pennsylvania.
County health officials have alerted healthcare providers where the person visited. Amid the largest measles outbreak in the nation, Bucks County has joined the list of Pennsylvania counties where a resident has tested positive. The Bucks County Health Department confirmed Monday that an adult resident, whose hometown and age were...
Next time you go hiking in Bucks County, be sure to pack a hammer and don’t be alarmed if you hear eerie sounds coming from deep inside the woods. No, these noises are not made by humans, animals, or even the movement of trees, but rather by a group of stationary boulders that emit a […]
Covered bridges are typically visited for their scenic beauty, but that’s not the case with Herline Covered Bridge, one of the most allegedly haunted places in Pennsylvania. In fact, this particular destination has been associated with a haunted legend for over 150 years. And while the bridge is certainly picturesque, what inspires lore is the […]
Data Centers Concerns Drove Pennsylvania Voters To The Polls
Allegheny County was among 16 Pennsylvania counties where retail stores were targeted in a counterfeit cash scheme, according to state Attorney General Dave Sunday.nday. Four New York men have been charged in connection with the scheme, he said. Fitzroy James, 27, Fabian Coke, 24, Gabriel Young, 26, and Christopher Nicholas,...
An unvaccinated Jefferson County resident has died from measles, bringing Pennsylvania's total confirmed measles-associated deaths to six this year.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity just announced the reinvestment of $20 million in Israeli bonds. According to the Pennsylvania Treasury, as of November 1, their department has $64.5 million in Israel Bond investments, which includes the recent reinvestment of $20 million that was initially invested in October 2023 following the Hamas terrorist […]
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.
A Berks County company has been awarded more than $825,000 in state funding to replace diesel-powered equipment with an electric alternative as part of a statewide initiative aimed at reducing fuel costs and improving air quality. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that AMG Resources will receive $825,840...
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 […]
(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 […]
The closure of a Tenor Health Foundation-owned hospital in Western Pennsylvania does not indicate a threat to the stability of the organization’s three Northeast Pennsylvania hospitals, officials say. The state’s Department of Health ordered the suspension of all services at Sharon Regional Medical Center in Mercer County as of...
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...
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...