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House GOP fast-tracks budget bill that would cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood Abortion is already excluded from coverage—the new bill is going after all health care services the clinics provide for low-income Americans.

Legislation passed by the US House this week would prohibit patients from using Medicaid at Planned Parenthood clinics, cutting access to repro health services for low-income residents. The bill is part of a larger reconciliation package advancing through Congress.

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House GOP fast-tracks budget bill that would cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood Abortion is already excluded from coverage—the new bill is going after all health care services the clinics provide for low-income Americans.

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How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2025 in Pennsylvania Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2025 in Pennsylvania at these cultural events, parties, and restaurants.

From mariachi music and margaritas in Philly to dance performances and tequila tastings across the state, Pennsylvania is bursting with ways to honor Mexican culture this May 5! 🇲🇽❤️

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Hundreds attended an anti-Trump and project 2025 rally at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Wednesday morning, chanting slogans and standing in solidarity against the new administration. #Pennsylvania #Trump #PAPolitics #TrumpProtest

The 10 best pizzas in Pittsburgh, according to one local We asked local foodie Stacy Rounds to write about her 10 favorite pizza places in Pittsburgh. Here's what she said.

Ahead of National Pizza Day on Sunday (Super Bowl Sunday, no less) we’ll be highlighting some of the best pizza across the state this week. First up: Pittsburgh. Yinz let us know if you agree in the comments.

Beyond the shadow: What to know about Phil’s big day in Punxsutawney What you need to know as Punxsutawney Phil gets set to make his annual weather prediction.

Thousands will descend on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney in the wee hours of the morning to see a groundhog roused from his stump to predict the weather.
The Western Pa. town of about 6,000 is home to the most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, and the most famous Groundhog Day celebration.

6 Valentine’s Day date ideas in Harrisburg (that aren’t just dinner!) Spend some quality time with your valentine in Harrisburg, whether you’re relaxing at a spa, painting pottery, or exploring the city together.

Come on, Harrisburg. You can do better than the Olive Garden on Jonestown Road.

Josh Shapiro rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday that he wants to fast-track big energy projects in Pennsylvania and offer hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for projects that provide electricity to the gri...

Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday that he wants to fast-track big energy projects in Pennsylvania and offer hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for projects that provide electricity to the grid and make hydrogen.

Teacherless AI-powered cyber charter school denied by Shapiro administration Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a scathing rejection of Unbound Academy, an AI-powered cyber charter school. However, the state’s charter school laws will allow the school to reapply in th...

Education advocates are cheering the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s decision to deny Unbound Academy’s application to operate a teacherless, artificial intelligence-powered cyber charter school.

LGBTQ+ lawmakers renew calls for Pa. Fairness Act after Trump’s attacks on transgender rights Pennsylvania House Democrats passed the Fairness Act in the previous session. Now lawmakers are renewing calls to pass protections for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians after Trump signs executive orders attackin...

Members of the Pennsylvania House’s LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus renewed calls to pass the Fairness Act on Tuesday in response to President Donald Trump’s administration attacking transgender rights.

Gov. Josh Shapiro blasted President Donald Trump’s executive orders for creating chaos in Pennsylvania communities.

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If you, your place of work, or someone you know is feeling the effects of President Trump’s funding freeze, we want to know about it. Please comment below, or send us a DM.

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Pa. residents lose access to Medicaid, CareerLink and Head Start portal amid Trump chaos Gov. Josh Shapiro called President Donald Trump’s memo freezing federal spending "worrisome" after creating chaos for state and local officials. Pennsylvania lost access to Medicaid, CareerLink and He...

Gov. Josh Shapiro called President Donald Trump’s memo freezing federal spending "worrisome" after creating chaos for state and local officials. Pennsylvania lost access to Medicaid, CareerLink and Head Start programs.

Proposed AI-powered cyber charter school draws criticism as approval deadline nears The Pennsylvania Department of Education has until Wednesday to approve an application for the state’s first AI-powered cyber charter school. Education advocates see it as a crash grab.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has until Jan. 29th to approve or reject an application for Unbound Academy, where students would receive two hours of instruction provided by AI software for subjects such as math and reading.

US Sen. John Fetterman wants to take Pennsylvania’s wildly popular Whole Home Repairs program and turn it into a national initiative.

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You can now track how Jeffrey Yass uses his power and influence Jeffrey Yass’ net worth nearly doubled in 2024 and is close to $50 billion, thanks to his investments in TikTok’s parent company. A new website is designed to track his political influence and spendin...

Jeffrey Yass’ net worth nearly doubled in 2024 and is close to $50 billion, thanks to his investments in TikTok’s parent company. A new website is designed to track his political influence and spending.

Fetterman renews call to turn Pa.’s Whole Home Repairs program into national initiative US Sen. John Fetterman reintroduced a national version of Pennsylvania’s Whole Home Repairs program last week turning the popular program into a five-year pilot program.

US Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) reintroduced a federal version of Pennsylvania’s popular Whole Home Repairs Program last week.

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As Trump hosts billionaires, Pa. Democrats focus on MLK Jr. Day Progressives and Democrats across Pennsylvania spent Monday focusing on their communities for Martin Luther King Day while Donald Trump hosted some of the country’s most powerful billionaires at his i...

While some of the country’s most powerful billionaires joined the pomp and circumstance of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration in Washington DC on Monday, many Democrats across Pennsylvania focused their efforts on honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

New Pa. law protecting pets from domestic abuse starts next week Act 146 of 2024, which protects pets from domestic abuse situations, will go into effect starting Jan. 17, 2025. The Humane Society states that 71% of domestic violence victims reported that their abu...

A new law aimed at protecting pets during instances of domestic violence is set to go into effect at the end of next week.

The law previously gave judges the ability to order different types of relief to prevent further abuse, but it did not explicitly give authority to protect a victim’s pets.

Penn State is playing in the Orange Bowl Thursday. Here’s what you need to know The No. 6 seed Nittany Lions will face No. 7 seed Notre Dame in the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Thursday.

The Penn State Nittany Lions are one step closer to earning the third national championship in school history, and the first in almost 40 years.

The ultimate guide to ice fishing in Pennsylvania When the cold weather strikes, you can venture out onto Pennsylvania’s frozen lakes, drill a fishing hole, and try your hand at ice fishing.

Who says you have to put away the rod and reel during the winter? When the deep freeze takes hold, you can venture out onto Pennsylvania’s frozen lakes, drill a fishing hole, and try your hand at ice fishing.

Increased tolls and a new tolling system now in effect on PA Turnpike The Pennsylvania Turnpike debuted new changes recently, with tolls increasing 5% and open-road tolling east of Reading.

A new year is bringing changes to the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

A 5% increase in tolls took effect Sunday and the eastern portion of the highway has converted to open-road tolling.

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Pennsylvania was spared from heavy snowfall on Monday.

How much fell in your area? Let us know in the comments.

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From historic mansions to country inns, Pennsylvania is home to numerous luxury bed and breakfasts where you can chase your winter blues away with fantastic views, rich history, small town charm, and stunning architecture—sometimes all in the same place.

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Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.

Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.

PA residents have until Dec. 31 to apply for their property tax rent rebate. Here’s how. Pennsylvania seniors and residents living with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the commonwealth’s  rebate through the Property Tax / Rent Rebate program. Over 550,000 residents have appli...

Pennsylvania seniors and residents living with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the commonwealth’s rebate through the Property Tax / Rent Rebate program. Over 550,000 residents have applied so far.

Pennsylvania jail confiscated inmates’ toilet paper and soap, cut power and heat, a lawsuit alleges A Pennsylvania jail retaliated against inmates suspected of smoking synthetic marijuana by punishing entire cell blocks — confiscating legal paperwork, withholding necessities like toilet paper, soap ...

A Pennsylvania jail retaliated against inmates suspected of smoking synthetic marijuana by punishing entire cell blocks — confiscating legal paperwork, withholding necessities like toilet paper, soap and warm clothing, and cutting power and heat, inmates allege in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday.

2024 was big for bitcoin. States could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025 in spite of the risks The new year will usher in the bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses that, together, could push states to become more open to ...

The new year will usher in the bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses that, together, could push states to become more open to crypto and for public pension funds and treasuries to buy into it.

A security guard at the federal courthouse in Harrisburg shot and wounded a man wielding a knife, a county prosecutor said.
Additional details of Monday's shooting weren't immediately available, and authorities said the FBI was leading the investigation.

Bomb thrower or bridge builder? Justin Douglas reflects on his first year changing Dauphin County. After flipping Dauphin County blue for the first time in 100 years, Justin Douglas looks back on his first year in office, bringing reforms to the county and fighting ingrained institutional corruptio...

Douglas, who helped Democrats flip the Dauphin County Commissioners office for the first time in nearly 100 years, ran on shaking up the county’s political establishment, and so far, has done exactly that.