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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.
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According to PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center, collisions between vehicles and deer increase by about 16% in the weeks following the fall clock change. Stephanie Wein, Clean Water and Conservation Advocate with PennEnvironment, says several factors contribute to the increase. “We’re driving more at night, and there’s always more car...
In 1983, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s childhood immunization schedule recommended that four vaccines be administered in 11 doses between 2 months and 16 years of age. More 40 years later, in 2025, the CDC recommended 12 vaccines for children ages 6 and younger and seven additional...
One Pittsburgh shop lets you stuff a whole bag with odd craft materials for a few bucks. Half-used glue bottles, board game pieces, and old maps can all end up in the same sack. That shop opened in 2011, growing out of a 2007 project. Since then, creative reuse stores...
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...
For a lot of Western Pennsylvanians, the holidays officially start when the Eat’n Park Christmas Star ad comes on. It’s been around since 1982, and it’s one of many reasons the restaurant feels like part of the family. Here are the reasons Western Pennsylvanians still love Eat’n...
The Pennsylvania Lottery has urged lottery players to have another look at any ticket they may have not checked in a while, as there are nearly $2,000,000 on the line in jackpots set to expire . PA Lottery Reminds Lottery Players to Check Their Tickets In a customary public message, the PA Lottery offered details about what tickets have not been claimed , with the single-largest prize in the pot worth $1 million in the Millionaire Raffle. The second prize in the pot is a $770,000 Cash 5 wi n, and a third one is a $200,000 Powerball with Power Play ticket . None of these have been claimed, and they are all set to expire before long. The largest prize was snatched through a ticket sold by Harvest Moon at 535 Arch St. in Williamsport, Lycoming County and won on January 3, 2026. The ticket has until December 31 , 2026 before it expires and no further prizes may be claimed. In the meantime, the $770,000 jackpot was sold by a Giant Eagle at 1671 Butler Plank Road in Shaler Township, Allegheny County. The player has until December 21 , 2026 , to claim the reward. Last but not
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Votes are still being counted in a Midstate race that is still too close to call. The 2026 General Election was held on November 3, which resulted in the Democratic Party winning big not only nationally, but also in Pennsylvania. Democrats secured a trifecta victory in the election, but one local race has yet to be called.
NEW YORK (WOLF) — A man accused of stealing more than $1,700 in merchandise from stores in Stroud Township was arrested in New York and is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania, police said. Gerard Allan Mollica was taken into custody by the New York Police Department at 12:08 a.m. Friday,...
Oakdale, Pennsylvania has been quietly sitting on one of the most breathtaking secrets in the entire state, and the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is that secret. Most people have no idea this place exists, and honestly, that makes visiting it feel like finding a twenty-dollar bill in a coat you forgot about, except better, and significantly more fragrant.
Old Dominion Monarchs defeated Bucknell Bison 82–62 on Saturday as Jared Turner scored 24 points off the bench. The post Old Dominion Monarchs Beat Bucknell Bison 82–62 Behind Turner’s 24 Off Bench appeared first on Ball Exclusives .
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Fireworks laws and pet trauma in Pennsylvania are tied together more closely than most owners realize. Since the state opened consumer fireworks to adults, humane groups and horse owners have reported a sharp rise in panicked, injured, and lost animals. The law does set some limits, but almost none of them were written with your … This article, Fireworks Laws and Pet Trauma in Pennsylvania: Your Rights and Options , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Laws for Pets in Montana: What the Statute Requires • Can Landlords Deny ESA in California? What the Law Lets Them Refuse • Petting Zoo Laws in Utah: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Explained
The recent story about school zones and school buses missed the mark. We all want safety, but many of these zones and buses are not set up correctly, which leads to problems and confusion. Many times you have no idea when school is in session. Bus stops are in unwise...
Does a video prove that a November 2026 investigation uncovered a massive voter registration fraud scheme in Pennsylvania? No, that's not true: The video showed a 2024 press conference. It concerned a case that ended more than six months before the 2026 midterms. The claim appeared in a post (archived...
Officials said the men used counterfeit bills to buy merchandise at stores like Kohl's and Target, then returned it for real cash.
(WHTM) – A blue tsunami struck Pennsylvania on Election Day, as State Democrats secured their first legislative trifecta in over three decades and four Republican Congressmen were ousted. “I did not think it was going to be as bad as it was,” said Greg Rothman, the State’s Republican Party Chairman and a State Senator who […]
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...
