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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.
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.
CAMP HILL — The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals recently announced the recipients of its 2026 Chamber of the Year Awards. The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce were recognized during the association’s awards ceremony at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, as part of the 2026 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held Oct. 26-28, 2026.
The blue wave reached every corner of Pennsylvania in Tuesday’s election. That includes the Lehigh Valley, Scranton, the Harrisburg area, the Philadelphia suburbs and some of the most Republican parts of the state. In unofficial returns from the Pennsylvania Department of State, every Pennsylvania congressional district with a contested...
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 […]
Pennsylvania LIHEAP cash grants run $200 to $1,000 through April 23, 2027. See the income limits, how to apply through COMPASS and when crisis grants arrive.
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
Latino voters have shifted back to the left in the midterm elections, helping Democrats achieve significant victories nationwide. (AP video by Tassanee Vejpongsa)
At the bottom of a ravine in Forbes State Forest, Eric Harder stood above clear water running over what looked like the perfect stream. “Blue Hole Creek is, I would say, Southwest Pennsylvania famous,” said Harder. The stream flows east off a ridge, passing a popular backpacking trail, and...
A decorated Vietnam War hero who lost his leg in combat before becoming Philadelphia's district attorney and Pennsylvania's chief justice has died, state officials announced. Ronald D. Castille, 82, died on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to a release issued by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on Thur…
Pennsylvania utilities cannot cut off gas or electric from Dec. 1 to March 31 for households at or below 250% of poverty, $82,500 for a family of four.
(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 […]
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...
Stacy Garrity was recently defeated in the race for Governor of Pennsylvania and congratulated her opponent, Josh Shapiro, on social media. However, her post sparked outrage against the Republican Party among Pennsylvania voters, many of whom either saw her choice as poor or criticized the lack of support she received from the GOP.
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...
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 […]
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...
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Recognizing the state’s Gold Star families, one Pennsylvania senator is introducing a resolution that would honor these families during the holiday season. In a memo to fellow state senators, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Franklin) notes that the holiday season can be especially difficult for families who have lost a loved one in service […]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) reported Friday that there are now 1,487 confirmed measles cases in the Commonwealth, 20 more since Wednesday’s update. Of those 1,487 cases, 287 are hospitalized, and less than 1% are fully vaccinated. In northeastern and central Pennsylvania, there are 152 confirmed cases:
