Summerhill
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...
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.
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 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 […]
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...
Pennsylvania American Water announced Friday that it recently applied a fourth credit to water customer accounts from settlements with manufac
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.
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.
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
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Turnpike is preparing to expand Open Road Tolling statewide in January 2027, eliminating traditional tollbooths. The cashless system allows drivers to pay tolls electronically without stopping or slowing down. Overhead structures equipped with sensors and cameras identify vehicles and calculate tolls. Drivers with E-ZPass receive the lowest rates, while others receive bills through the mail based on their license plates.
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.
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 […]
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) this week approved a settlement between the PUC’s independent Bure
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...
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)
Older homeowners and renters in Colorado and Montana can apply for winter heating aid through April 30, while Georgia and North Carolina begin taking applications from older residents on Dec. 1, a month ahead of everyone else. New York and Pennsylvania are also open. Each state sets its own dates, income limits and payment amounts […] The post Heating aid is open in New York, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Montana, while Georgia and North Carolina open Dec. 1 first to households with older residents appeared first on The Money Overview .
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...
