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Harris, Walz to campaign in central Pa. after VP debate
Editor’s note: This story was updated with additional information. Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will come to south-central Pennsylvania on Wednesday following Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Several construction projects continue into fall
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lycoming County A reconstruction and bridge replacement project continues this week on Lycoming Mall Drive (Route 2014) and Fairfield Road (Route 2045) in Fairfield Township. The week of Monday, Sept. 30 the contractor will continue reconstruction of the roadway...
When will the leaves change color across Pennsylvania? Here's what we know
A patch of bright red here, a little light yellow there and a smidge of orange around. Leaves are starting to change color in Pennsylvania but most aren't quite ready for their full show yet. Peak fall foliage is two to three weeks away in most Pennsylvania counties, according to a Sept. 26...
With fall colors coming in a bit early this year, Pennsylvania officials are releasing weekly leaf-peeping updates
Pennsylvania puts on a show every autumn, and the state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources doesn’t want you to miss a moment of it. Check for new fall foliage updates every Thursday.
Watch live: JD Vance rallies voters in Pennsylvania
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump’s running mate, is holding a rally in the battleground state of Pennsylvania Saturday evening. The event comes just days before Vance is set to debate his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. CBS News, who is moderating the forum, released the rules for the debate Friday. Former President…
Pa. election 2024: The powerful interests bankrolling critical row office races
HARRISBURG — As unions, interest groups, and Pennsylvania’s richest man pour millions into the critical election for attorney general, the state’s two other row office races have attracted far fewer dollars in the months leading up to Nov 5. Money doesn’t always determine outcomes in these critical-but-low-interest...
Features Announced for 2024 PA Christmas + Gift Show
The Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show is returning to the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg from Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 8, with more special events, admission discounts, entertainment and interactive features than ever before in its 41-year history. At over six acres in size,...
Vance to discuss addiction with a Pennsylvania faith leader
MONROEVILLE, Pennsylvania — Pastor Jason Howard is not political, nor does he see his role as the pastor of his congregation to favor a side, but he says he is intrigued to lead a discussion with Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) on the effect addiction and crime is having on our local communities across the country. […]
Pennsylvania Turnpike Subsidizing State Public Transit, and Drivers Are Ones Paying For It
The tolls drivers are paying to Pennsylvania Turnpike are also paying back the loans of the state’s past spending on public transportation and highways and bridges. The tolls drivers pay to Pennsylvania Turnpike are also repaying the loans of the state’s past spending on public transportation and state highways and bridges that are not related to America’s First Superhighway, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Elizabeth Warren stumps in Montco as county launches mail-in ballot voting
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Early voting has begun in parts of Pennsylvania, and Democrats aren’t wasting any time starting their door-to-door canvassing to get voters out to the polls. Montgomery County became...
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