Every song has a Pa. connection on this holiday playlist
From religious hymns to classic covers by some of the commonwealth’s best known musicians, PA Local’s holiday playlist spans genres and decades.
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‘Every headstone has a story’ at this Pa. cemetery where guides unearth past lives
The Friends of Laurel Hill, a nonprofit formed in 1978, has been offering tours since the group’s inception as a way to raise funds as burials slowed and maintenance suffered.
Pitt’s Horror Studies Center spotlights the genre’s history in Pa. and beyond
Pitt’s now home to a global research network dedicated to the genre, which has deep Pennsylvania ties, including filmmakers from here and movies set here.
A hyper-regional Pa. holiday touts geese. Observers joke it could become the next Groundhog Day.
For over a century, central Pennsylvanians have gathered near the start of fall to celebrate Goose Day, a quirky holiday with ties to Europe.
As roller derby goes global, these skaters rep Pa. and their heritage
The 2025 Roller Derby World Cup, held this year in Austria, will feature 48 teams from multiple countries. At least six Pennsylvania athletes are participating.
Private equity investors in Pa. health care don’t prioritize patients, critics say
Private equity firms have a record of cutting services at health providers and leaving them with debt or gaps in care. Patients can face higher costs, and communities can lose...
Measles cases in Pa. remain low amid national outbreak, but vaccine hesitancy lays groundwork for spread
The U.S. hadn’t seen a measles death in a decade until this year, but vaccine hesitancy has helped fuel spread of the highly contagious disease.
PA Local Heroes: A Montco mom’s mission to provide friendly foods to all
PA Local Heroes is a monthly feature sponsored by Ballard Spahr. Installments appear first in PA Local, Spotlight PA’s weekly newsletter that takes a fresh, positive look at the incredible...
Help with medical bills difficult to access despite hospital charity rules, study finds
Most U.S. hospitals offer some relief to patients who struggle to pay their bills. These charity care or financial assistance programs can cover all or part of the cost of...
License plate overhaul offers window into Pa.’s rich history of designs
Over the years, Pennsylvania’s been a hub for eye-catching license plates honoring everything from river otters to D.A.R.E to Quaker friendliness.