Diwali becomes official state holiday in Pennsylvania
On Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania by signing Senate Bill 402 into law during a celebration hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian American & Pacific Islander Affairs.
Pennsylvania governor signs bill recognizing Hindu holiday in the state
The push to make Diwali an official state holiday was bipartisan after the bill was initially introduced in the State Senate.
Pennsylvania poll: Harris and Trump in a dead heat
A new Franklin & Marshall College Poll shows Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are locked in a tight race separated by just 1 percentage point.
First 911 calls from Trump assassination attempt in Pennsylvania released
The first 911 calls from the assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania were released publicly on Wednesday. Multiple news outlets, including NBC News, had sued Butler County, Pennsylvania, for release of the audio of the 911 calls.
Fact check: Kamala Harris’s CNN town hall in Pennsylvania
From abortion to immigration and tax rates, we fact check the Democratic candidate’s answers to voters’ questions.
Flight 93 National Memorial and Visitor Center: Worth a detour off the Pennsylvania Turnpike
The Flight 93 National Memorial and Visitor tells the story of 9/11 through voices, photos and stories of the victims.
Millions are mourning the death of a Pennsylvania resident who led a worldwide movement for peace | Social Views
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'Vindictive': Democrat in tight Senate race blasted by GOP rival for swipe at McDonald's after Trump visit
GOP Senate hopeful Dave McCormick slammed Democrat incumbent Sen. Bob Casey for sending a letter to McDonald's over alleged price gouging day after former President Donald Trump's visit.
Who's ahead in the presidential race? Here's what national polls say vs. Pennsylvania now
The 2024 presidential election is getting closer and polling for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has changed. See Pennsylvania vs national polls update
Early voting in Pennsylvania: How to cast your ballot now for Election 2024
Pennsylvania's early voting, also known as "on-demand mail ballot voting" is available until Oct. 29. Here is everything you need to know to vote now.
Passed Over by Harris, Shapiro Tries to Deliver Pennsylvania for Her
Pennsylvania’s governor may not be on the verge of the vice presidency, but he says he has everything — including his “heart and soul” — riding on a Kamala Harris victory.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey misleads in ad claiming rival will cut Medicare and Social Security
In Pennsylvania’s competitive U.S. Senate race, incumbent Democrat Bob Casey accused his opponent, Republican Dave McCormick, of threatening entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security.
The Latest: Trump and Harris court Latino voters as early voting starts in key battleground states
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Pennsylvania county settles lawsuit after running out of paper ballots in 2022 election
This settlement represents multiple meaningful steps forward for election integrity in Luzerne County,” Lisa Dixon said.
Yelp disables comments for the Pennsylvania McDonald’s where Trump served fries
An influx of Yelp reviews – many of them bogus – of a Pennsylvania McDonald’s that former President Donald Trump visited Sunday, led the review platform to temporarily freeze the franchise’s Yelp page. “Convicted felon sh*t-talking customers ...
Elon Musk's PAC pays out 3rd $1M check to voter
Elon Musk's America PAC said it handed out a third $1 million check to a voter who has signed its petition backing the Constitution.
Northeast Philly man and his daughter ran a human trafficking ring targeting women in addiction for 12 years, officials say
Terrance Jones, 52, ran a human trafficking ring out of his home in Oxford Circle, the Attorney General's Office said.
Diwali is now an official state holiday in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Diwali is now a state holiday in Pennsylvania. On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law. He signed the bill while attending a Diwali, Tihar, and Bandi Chhor Diwas celebration.
Opinion: Pennsylvania elections are fair and accurate: Here's how I know
There are two reasons why I know that our elections are fair and accurate.
Bruce Springsteen to Appear at Kamala Harris Rallies in Battleground States of Georgia and Pennsylvania
Bruce Springsteen will appear with Barack Obama at rallies for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh man arrested in deadly stabbing attack on Montour Trail in Pennsylvania
Anthony Quesen was charged in connection to a stabbing attack on Montour Trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that left a man dead, police say.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
Pennsylvania voters are expected to play a pivotal role in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress and the state Legislature hanging in the balance.
How safe is Pennsylvania? Here’s where it ranks against other states
According to WalletHub, Pennsylvania ranked 28th when it came to the “Safest States in America (2024).” This puts the Keystone State in the latter “unsafe” half of the spectrum.
Pennsylvania Senate Race Shifts From ‘Leans Democrat’ to ‘Toss Up’: Election Forecaster
For a long term incumbent to be in a toss up, something big is happening in PA,’ one observer said of the race shifting.
Trump works behind McDonald’s counter in Pennsylvania
Trump will host a rally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, attend the Jets-Steelers NFL game in Pittsburgh, and work behind the counter at a McDonald’s in Lower Southampton Township, his campaign said. But for Rep. Scott Perry, R-PA, this will “highlight he’s for the working class,” he said on NewsNation’s “Morning in America with Hena Doba” on Sunday.
Pennsylvania Senate race moves from leaning Democratic to ‘toss-up’
The Pennsylvania Senate race between Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Republican Dave McCormick moved from being leaning Democratic to a "toss-up" race.
Republican Takes First Lead in Pennsylvania Senate Race
A new poll has for the first time given Republican challenger Dave McCormick the lead in the Pennsylvania Senate race. McCormick is running against Democratic incumbent Bob Casey Jr., who is seeking a fourth term. The new poll by Atlas Intel found that 48. ...
Fry cook Trump cooks up supersized Pennsylvania victory in fresh polling
More polling from the Keystone State suggests Donald Trump may avenge his bitter loss four years ago. And the “Trump strength” is even greater than what his numbers show, Trafalgar Group pollster
They knew Democrats couldn’t win reliably red Utah. So they picked up and drove to Pennsylvania.
With the presidential race on a knife’s edge, volunteers of all political stripes are trekking to swing states to canvass for their candidates.
Pennsylvania man is officially the world’s pumpkin king
Dave and Carol Stelts, giant pumpkin growers from Western Pennsylvania, won the much-coveted “Grower of the Year” (GOTY) at the 29th annual Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-off on October 14, weighing three pumpkins that totaled a whopping 7, 729 pounds.
Trump emphasizes Christian voters in Pennsylvania as registration deadline looms
Photo: Alamy President Donald Trump spoke out about the importance of Christians voting in Pennsylvania early Monday as the state’s voter registration deadline nears. Monday is the last day of voter registration in the must-win state,
2 people arrested after 200 minks released from Pennsylvania farm
Authorities say two people are facing charges following the release of about 200 minks from cages at a central Pennsylvania fur farm.
McDonald’s fan Donald Trump works drive-thru, serves fries during Pennsylvania campaign stop
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump stands at the drive-thru window during a campaign stop at a McDonald's, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) AP
Trump plans bus tour across Pennsylvania, ending in Hershey
After spending the weekend on both sides of Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump plans to continue campaigning in the battleground state in the coming week. According to his campaign, the Republican candidate for president will take a five-day bus tour stretching from Erie to Hershey.
When is PA deadline to register to vote in the 2024 election?
Here are the Pennsylvania deadlines to register to vote and to receive a vote by mail ballot for the Nov. 5 election.
Rain chances increase in western Pennsylvania on Saturday night into Sunday
Winds will be breezy out of the southwest most of the day Sunday ahead of the cold front and gradually strengthening area of low pressure which means most locations will likely top out in the mid-70s. The cold front will arrive around sunset Sunday with additional scattered showers and storms.