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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, announced the 12 finalists for the 2026 Commonwealth Teacher of the Year Award. Among the 12 finalists are ...

You can watch that debate here.HOW DOES A PRIMARY ELECTION WORK?Primary elections in Pennsylvania are typically held on the third Tuesday of May, according to the state's government website.

FOR DETAILS ON WHERE AND WHEN TO ACCESS THOSE DROP BOXES, JUST CLICK ON THIS STORY ON OUR WTAE AP Across Pennsylvania, residents will be heading to polls to cast their vote in the May Primary.

NEWTOWN TWP., Pa. - A DCNR park resource ranger that has been missing since Friday has been found dead in Bucks County, according to Pennsylvania Sate Police. Investigators say he went missing ...

Five Pennsylvania men are trying to launch a class action lawsuit against DraftKings, the online sports betting behemoth that they say used predatory tactics and deceptive marketing to fuel their ...

Voters will head to the polls across Pennsylvania Tuesday in the commonwealth's primary election. Statewide, there are judges running for seats on the Commonwealth Court and Superior Court ...

In Pennsylvania, there are two days in 2025 when anyone, non-Pennsylvania residents included, can fish for free. Those days include May 25, which is the Sunday before Memorial Day, and July 4 ...

Today in Pa. Pa. school district lost almost $700K to scammers | Today in Pa. DraftKings sued by Pa. men: ‘Life was ruined gambling’ | Today in Pa. ER visits in Pa. city longer than national ...

The 2025 primary election in Pennsylvania is on Tuesday, May 20. With Republicans and Democrats picking candidates for local offices and statewide courts, voters will need to check their ...

MANCHESTER, Pa. — As the summer riding season approaches, Pennsylvania officials are encouraging motorcyclists to gear up—not just with helmets and jackets, but with knowledge and training.

Ed Gainey, who was elected to be Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor nearly four years ago, will face Corey O’Connor, the Allegheny County Controller and well-funded son of a beloved former mayor.