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Mastriano appeared to be the top potential challenger to Pa. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity for the Republican nomination this year. Garrity has already received the Republican State Committee's endorsement.
Doug Mastriano makes a decision about running for Pa. governor again
Mastriano appeared to be the top potential challenger to Pa. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity for the Republican nomination this year. Garrity has already received the Republican State Committee's endorsement.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Mastriano appeared to be the top potential challenger to Pa. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity for the Republican nomination this year. Garrity has already received the Republican State Committee's endorsement.
The Hershey Bears collected 81,796 teddy bears and stuffed animals during Sunday’s Giant Teddy Bear Toss, increasing the total number of teddy bears and stuffed animals collected to 648,246 since Hershey hosted its first Teddy Bear Toss event in 2001.
Hershey Bears’ 2026 Teddy Bear Toss: Watch thousands of stuffed animals rain down on the ice
The Bears collected 81,796 teddy bears and stuffed animals during Sunday’s Giant Teddy Bear Toss.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Hershey Bears collected 81,796 teddy bears and stuffed animals during Sunday’s Giant Teddy Bear Toss, increasing the total number of teddy bears and stuffed animals collected to 648,246 since Hershey hosted its first Teddy Bear Toss event in 2001.
Eliya Cohen was held hostage by Hamas for a year and a half amid the bloodshed in Gaza. He spoke about the experience Sunday in Harrisburg.
Israeli former hostage — held captive for over 500 days — speaks in Harrisburg
Eliya Cohen was held hostage by Hamas for a year and a half amid the bloodshed in Gaza.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Eliya Cohen was held hostage by Hamas for a year and a half amid the bloodshed in Gaza. He spoke about the experience Sunday in Harrisburg.
Here’s the people and places with Pennsylvania street cred that we believe you’ll be hearing and talking about in the year ahead.
Surprises not included.
Surprises not included.
Meet the Pa.-connected faces (and places) you’ll be hearing about in 2026
Here's PennLive's annual list of Pennsylvanians to watch to help you get started in the new year.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Here’s the people and places with Pennsylvania street cred that we believe you’ll be hearing and talking about in the year ahead.
Surprises not included.
Surprises not included.
Penn State has found its next head coach, ending an agonizing 50-plus days of searching after athletic director Pat Kraft fired longtime leader James Franklin.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Penn State has found its next head coach, ending an agonizing 50-plus days of searching after athletic director Pat Kraft fired longtime leader James Franklin.
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President Donald Trump and and House Speaker Mike Johnson failed in their efforts to prevent the vote. Now the president has bowed to the growing momentum behind the bill and even said he will sign it if it also passes the Senate.
House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate
President Donald Trump says he will sign the bill if it passes the Senate.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
President Donald Trump and and House Speaker Mike Johnson failed in their efforts to prevent the vote. Now the president has bowed to the growing momentum behind the bill and even said he will sign it if it also passes the Senate.
A visibly tired and irritated Mayor Wanda Williams made a point of getting the last word in a bitter campaign with Dan Miller.
Wanda Williams, re-elected Harrisburg mayor, thanks voters but lashes out at Dan Miller
A visibly tired and irritated Mayor Wanda Williams made a point of getting the last word in a bitter campaign with Dan Miller.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
A visibly tired and irritated Mayor Wanda Williams made a point of getting the last word in a bitter campaign with Dan Miller.
Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo said the incident is being investigated.
Man dead in Dauphin County after lunging at police officers with knife
Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo said the incident is being investigated.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo said the incident is being investigated.
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HACC union faculty will begin a strike on Monday, union leadership announced Saturday afternoon, after additional bargaining sessions with HACC administrators this week failed to move the needle on a long-overdue initial contract.
HACC union faculty will begin a strike on Monday, union leadership announced Saturday afternoon, after additional bargaining sessions with HACC administrators this week failed to move the needle on a long-overdue initial contract.
November 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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HACC union faculty will begin a strike on Monday, union leadership announced Saturday afternoon, after additional bargaining sessions with HACC administrators this week failed to move the needle on a long-overdue initial contract.
HACC union faculty will begin a strike on Monday, union leadership announced Saturday afternoon, after additional bargaining sessions with HACC administrators this week failed to move the needle on a long-overdue initial contract.
Senate Democrats expressed dismay that Republicans were treading over the same ground they were in August, when the Senate GOP passed a budget bill nearly identical to the one that passed Tuesday on a party-line vote.
Pa. budget impasse remains as lawmakers dig in heels on education, health spending
Senate Republicans passed another flat-funded budget Tuesday, virtually identical to the one passed in August that was shot down by Democrats.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Senate Democrats expressed dismay that Republicans were treading over the same ground they were in August, when the Senate GOP passed a budget bill nearly identical to the one that passed Tuesday on a party-line vote.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro sends Donald Trump a rebuke to any potential plan to deploy National Guard in Pa. Shapiro reminds prez that he is in charge of the guard. www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
Gov. Shapiro warns Trump: No National Guard deployment in Pa.
Gov. Shapiro joined two dozen other Democratic governors in sending President Trump an equivocal message that they are in charge - not the president - of the National Guard.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Gov. Josh Shapiro sends Donald Trump a rebuke to any potential plan to deploy National Guard in Pa. Shapiro reminds prez that he is in charge of the guard. www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
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FLOTUS - from "The West Wing" - joins Dems in urging Pa. voters to vote Yes on judicial retention election. Stockard Channing does voice over for new ad. www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
Hear this Hollywood star voice a Democratic ad in Pa. judicial retention election
She played FLOTUS on "The West Wing" and won hearts in "Grease," now Stockard Channing is doing the voiceover for a new ad campaign for Pa. Democrats, urging voters to vote yes on judicial retention b...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
FLOTUS - from "The West Wing" - joins Dems in urging Pa. voters to vote Yes on judicial retention election. Stockard Channing does voice over for new ad. www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
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Congressman Scott Perry's district has 32K residents on the ACA marketplace. Health care premiums are about to soar for these people - and millions more. www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
Pa. residents getting health insurance through the marketplace, brace for huge premium increases
Congress failed to act on tax credits for health premiums and now letters have begun to arrive for thousands of Pennsylvanians who get their health insurance on the ACA marketplace.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Congressman Scott Perry's district has 32K residents on the ACA marketplace. Health care premiums are about to soar for these people - and millions more. www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
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ICE detention centers in Pa. rank 2nd highest in the nation with detainees in solitary confinement, a practice the UN says is unlawful under international law for individuals with physical and mental health issues. www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
Pa. ICE detention centers have among the highest number of immigrants in solitary: report
The number of ICE detainees held in solitary confinement in Pennsylvania is second highest behind Texas. The United Nations considers solitary confinement in excess of 15 days psychological torture.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
ICE detention centers in Pa. rank 2nd highest in the nation with detainees in solitary confinement, a practice the UN says is unlawful under international law for individuals with physical and mental health issues. www.pennlive.com/politics/202...
Several Mechanicsburg residents Tuesday night shared frustrations with council members after they said business cards for the “Women of the Ku Klux Klan” (WKKK) were found in children’s candy bags following the borough’s Oct. 14 Halloween parade.
Mechanicsburg residents confront council after KKK business cards handed out at parade
Officials at Tuesday's council meeting issued a statement condemning hate literature and racism while some residents demanded action.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Several Mechanicsburg residents Tuesday night shared frustrations with council members after they said business cards for the “Women of the Ku Klux Klan” (WKKK) were found in children’s candy bags following the borough’s Oct. 14 Halloween parade.
A youth football team and its coach out of Middletown were suspended for the rest of the season days after the coach reported racist taunts at his players last month.
The suspension impacts 220 kids who play football and cheer across all four levels of the Seven Sorrows Eagles program.
The suspension impacts 220 kids who play football and cheer across all four levels of the Seven Sorrows Eagles program.
Dauphin County youth coach suspended after reporting racist remarks from other team
The league said the coach for Middletown team disrespected the referees.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A youth football team and its coach out of Middletown were suspended for the rest of the season days after the coach reported racist taunts at his players last month.
The suspension impacts 220 kids who play football and cheer across all four levels of the Seven Sorrows Eagles program.
The suspension impacts 220 kids who play football and cheer across all four levels of the Seven Sorrows Eagles program.
Cody Balmer of Penbrook admitted to throwing two molotov cocktails at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg while Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside. Balmer was sentenced Balmer to 25-50 years in prison and ordered him to pay $100,000 in restitution after Balmer pleaded guilty.
October 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Cody Balmer of Penbrook admitted to throwing two molotov cocktails at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg while Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside. Balmer was sentenced Balmer to 25-50 years in prison and ordered him to pay $100,000 in restitution after Balmer pleaded guilty.
Student athletes attending charter, cyber charter and faith-based schools are now eligible to participate in sports that aren’t currently offered where they attend.
PIAA approves eligibility rules for cyber, charter and faith-based student athletes
Student athletes attending charter, cyber charter and faith-based schools are now eligible to participate in sports that aren’t currently offered where they attend.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Student athletes attending charter, cyber charter and faith-based schools are now eligible to participate in sports that aren’t currently offered where they attend.
Students in the Steelton-Highspire School District will not return to classes until Oct. 14.
The district opted to cancel in-person classes on Wednesday after a 26-year-old man was killed and his brother was injured in a shooting around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.
The district opted to cancel in-person classes on Wednesday after a 26-year-old man was killed and his brother was injured in a shooting around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Steelton-Highspire district cancels additional class days following fatal shooting
Students in the district will now return to school on Oct. 14.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Students in the Steelton-Highspire School District will not return to classes until Oct. 14.
The district opted to cancel in-person classes on Wednesday after a 26-year-old man was killed and his brother was injured in a shooting around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.
The district opted to cancel in-person classes on Wednesday after a 26-year-old man was killed and his brother was injured in a shooting around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A York County cop and his wife were arrested after giving alcohol to minors and drinking with them, according to police.
Central Pa. cop, wife gave alcohol to minors and drank with them: police
Another juvenile told police they drank alcohol at the officer's home four to five times a week and consumed about eight cans at a time.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
A York County cop and his wife were arrested after giving alcohol to minors and drinking with them, according to police.
Two Harrisburg residents with deep ties to the city but no technical experience in affordable housing helped decide who would get $8 million in federal affordable housing grants.
The recipients of the money from the American Rescue Plan Act are expected to be announced Wednesday.
The recipients of the money from the American Rescue Plan Act are expected to be announced Wednesday.
Unlike other Pa. cities, Harrisburg’s $8M housing grants process shut out the public
Experts say the city’s quick, three-week application window significantly limited who could apply.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Two Harrisburg residents with deep ties to the city but no technical experience in affordable housing helped decide who would get $8 million in federal affordable housing grants.
The recipients of the money from the American Rescue Plan Act are expected to be announced Wednesday.
The recipients of the money from the American Rescue Plan Act are expected to be announced Wednesday.
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The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
Dauphin County jail’s new medical provider deals with ‘obstruction’ by company it replaced: ‘It puts people at risk.’
PrimeCare’s CEO said they provided the necessary information, but Mediko’s CEO said he was "disappointed" by how things have gone.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
There are now more Blockbusters open (1) than there are Rite Aids (0).
Rite Aid once dominated U.S. pharmacy market: What went wrong?
The company was in business for 63 years.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
There are now more Blockbusters open (1) than there are Rite Aids (0).
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Harrisburg bishop joins the ranks of Catholic leaders rebuking Trump administration's aggressive immigration policy. Bishop Senior says it goes against the church's faith teachings. www.pennlive.com/news/2025/10...
Harrisburg Bishop amplifies Catholic Church’s condemnation of Trump’s immigration policy
Bishop Timothy Senior joins the growing ranks of Catholic leaders - including Pope Leo IX - citing Scripture to excoriate the inhumane treatment of immigrants by the Trump administration and call for ...
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October 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Harrisburg bishop joins the ranks of Catholic leaders rebuking Trump administration's aggressive immigration policy. Bishop Senior says it goes against the church's faith teachings. www.pennlive.com/news/2025/10...