Madison Smith

Pittsburgh may be better known for bridges and ballparks, but a sandy beach is waiting close enough to turn an ordinary afternoon into a quick escape.

The best donuts have a way of turning an ordinary morning into a small event. One small-town bakery in Pennsylvania has built the kind of following that makes weekend crowds completely understandable.

BATON ROUGE — Only grass marks the spot along North Street where 23-year-old Destin Pickett was trying to cross the road before police say he was struck by a passing pickup truck.

Labor Day does not have to mean crowded pools, packed lobbies, and a weekend spent waiting your turn. Pennsylvania has plenty of small towns that offer a calmer way to close out summer.

A lake can feel completely different when the rest of the world seems to disappear behind the trees. Deep inside a Pennsylvania state park, one peaceful stretch of water creates that kind of escape.

Helena City Council recognizes grant for Jane B. Holmes Public Library and amends to expand the utility board.

CALERA - The city of Calera has approved its budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, outlining the city’s projected revenue, expenditures and capital investmen

There is a special kind of temptation in finding an old door, window, or fixture that clearly had a whole life before landing in a shop.

As students return to school, it’s important to remember what kind of people we are teaching to take on the world

By Luke Prokosch and Madison Smith Published: Aug. 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM CEST