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10 Pennsylvania Festivals That Prove November Is No Time To Stay Home

A single chrysanthemum plant in Pennsylvania gets trained to hold more than a thousand matching blooms at once. One plant. A thousand flowers. I still can’t get over that. Gardeners start growing it in January, and the planning for its big show begins two years ahead. That kind of patience feels wild to me, especially for a display that lasts only a few weeks in fall.

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Gov. Shapiro Promises More Cops and Expanded Violence Prevention in Second Term — “Your Safety Is Paramount”

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 […]

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Pa. reaches $7.8M settlement with Walmart over child labor violations

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania reached a $7.8 million settlement with Walmart for violations of the state’s Child Labor Act at stores across the Commonwealth. Under the settlement, Walmart will pay $7.68 million in administrative penalties, in addition to $142,785 in fines previously paid following the state Department of Labor and Industry’s initial investigations in the case, the governor’s office said in a news release.

Pennsylvania · 10h
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11 Surprisingly Affordable Pennsylvania Towns Young Families Are Moving To

One of these towns is the only incorporated town in its entire state. Every other community there is a city, a borough, or a township, which makes that one a true oddball. I love that kind of quirky trivia. It hints that small places can carry big personalities, even when the price tags stay modest.

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8 Timeless Pennsylvania Covered Bridges to Add to Your Fall Bucket List

In July 1863, Union soldiers marched across a wooden bridge with a roof on their way to one of the most famous battles in American history. A few days later, retreating Confederate troops crossed those very same planks. That bridge is still standing, and you can walk across it today.

Pennsylvania · 20h

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State investigating ‘seismic event’ near Allegheny Township fracking well

State environmental officials say an earthquake struck Allegheny Township last month, but it was so small it’s likely no one but seismologists noticed. On Oct. 4, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was alerted to a seismic event near EQT’s Porter well pad in Allegheny Township off Willowbrook Road.

Pennsylvania · 22h

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Pennsylvania American Water customers get fourth PFAS settlement credit

Pennsylvania American Water announced Friday that it recently applied a fourth credit to water customer accounts from settlements with manufac

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PA’s Operation Safe Stop catches nearly 200 drivers violating state school bus stopping law

(WHTM) — Nearly 200 drivers violated Pennsylvania’s school bus stopping law during Operation Safe Stop. The annual, one-day school bus enforcement initiative, which took place on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showed what the state says is a slight increase from last year’s data, which included nearly 90 law enforcement agencies participating across 14 school districts. Violations […]

Pennsylvania · 4h

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Counties to conduct audits and recount before certifying results

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...

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Pennsylvania to receive nearly $191M to support rural healthcare, workforce

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What Pennsylvania Law Says About Clearing A Neighbor’s Vines Growing Over Your Fence

A plant can trespass on your property, at least in the eyes of a court. That sounds like a joke, yet judges in Pennsylvania have treated creeping greenery from next door as a real legal intrusion. Personally, I find that oddly satisfying. Those leafy tendrils sneaking over the top rail...

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Chestnut Hill Elementary Named 2026 Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School

Chestnut Hill Elementary School in Erie County has been named a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced Friday that the Millcreek Township School District school was one of 12 schools in 10 counties selected. PDE says the program recognizes schools for academic improvement, academic achievement, school culture and well-being and special education supports.

Erie County, PA · 12h

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5 measles cases now confirmed in Butler County as infections top 1,500 across Pa.

Butler County is the latest county in Western Pennsylvania to confirm measles infections among its residents as the statewide outbreak of the highly contagious disease tops 1,500 cases. Data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health updated Monday shows five confirmed cases in the county north of Pittsburgh. The health department...

Butler County, PA · 12h

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Governor Shapiro Signs Bill Allowing Body Cameras for County Probation Officers

Pennsylvania counties can now allow probation officers to wear body cameras under a new law introduced by Representative Ryan Bizzaro and signed by Governor Josh Shapiro. Act 81 of 2026 changes Pennsylvania's Wiretap Act so county probation officers can be equipped with body cameras. Representative Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, pushed the...

Pennsylvania · 10h

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State tweaks regulations to expand access to PA veterans benefits

(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 […]

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As Democrats gain power in Pennsylvania, some business leaders wonder about moderation

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...

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The 10 Pennsylvania Craft Schools Where You Can Learn Old-School Skills

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...

Pennsylvania · 1d

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PennDOT Driver’s License, Photo Centers to Close for Veterans Day

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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Winter Shutoff Protections Start Nov. 1 in Nebraska and Dec. 1 in Pennsylvania and Indiana, With Different End Dates

Nebraska's winter shutoff rule started Nov. 1, while Pennsylvania and Indiana begin Dec. 1 with different end dates and different rules on who is covered.

Pennsylvania · 17h

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Mifflin Co. township mulls zoning amendments, including data center regulations

YEAGERTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A Mifflin County community is considering four zoning ordinance amendments, including one pertaining to data centers and another pertaining to wind turbines. Derry Township Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 16 at 4:30 p.m. according to a public notice. It will be held at the Derry Township Senior […]

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