Pennsylvania’s swing state status kept the commonwealth in the political spotlight in 2025, drawing repeat visits from the president and vice president as both parties worked to position themselves for the 2026 midterms. However, beyond the familiar red vs. blue battle, alternative parties ...

The Trump administration has said it is freezing child care funds to all states until they provide more verification about the programs in a move fueled by a series of fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents. All 50 states will be impacted by the review, but the ...

To put a bow on 2025, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed six new laws in Harrisburg. Six bills that beat the odds in the divided Pennsylvania legislature are now part of the state’s legal fabric. Here’s a round-up of the new additions. A bipartisan bill updating unemployment law to assist victims ...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars holds a nationwide essay competition that allows students to write about their views in response to an annual patriotic theme. Last year, more than 60,000 students participated in the contest that is open to middle school aged students in grades six to eight, of ...

Here are some activities to assist in the community or ring in the new year later this evening. — The Holy Redeemer Church is having a Holiday Blood Drive from 8 to 11 a.m. All donors will receive Erie Otter tickets and Arbor Coffee House vouchers. Walk-ins are welcome; must be at least 17 ...

Perhaps more than any other area of concern, the story of Pennsylvania’s health care in 2025 has been carved out in reaction to the massive policy swings undertaken by the federal government. From vaccine access to affordability to a tug of war over the truth with the federal Department of ...