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3 Safe Cars I’d Buy With My Own Money as an Expert Car Reviewer

and on October 5, 2026

The lowest-priced pick starts at $22,290, while each car pairs strong crash-test scores with standard features designed to help prevent collisions.

COVID Cases Are on the Rise in Pennsylvania. Here’s What Data Shows

, and on September 30, 2026

Wastewater readings in Pennsylvania reached 2.6 times baseline, and the FDA says some people need as many as three at-home tests spaced 48 hours apart.

TripAdvisor Says the Best Thing to Do in the US Is Found in Vegas (Sort of)

and on September 29, 2026

TripAdvisor’s 2026 ranking puts an Arizona canyon tour booked in Las Vegas at No. 1, while Florida, Chicago and New York spots round out the list.

Top US Viewing Spot for Fall Colors Only 1 Hour Away From Pittsburgh

and on September 29, 2026

Two scenic loops weave through three Pennsylvania counties, and state officials begin weekly foliage updates Oct. 1 as fall colors approach their mid-October peak.

That Free Gas Postcard in Your Mailbox Could Be a Scam

and on September 26, 2026

A fake $309.64 voucher promise can lead to $5 fees, unauthorized charges and recurring subscriptions that drain your account

Pennsylvania Women Scammed by Fake Steelers Player

and on September 23, 2026

The impersonator used financial transactions to take about $1,000 from a 20-year-old and a 50-year-old woman in Washington County.

When Is Flu Season in Washington, D.C.? Do I Have Flu Symptoms?

and on September 23, 2026

Flu activity typically rises in October and peaks from December through February, but sudden aches and fatigue can help distinguish it from a cold.

Pump Shock: Texas Diesel Reaches Highest Price Ever at $5.96 a Gallon

and on September 17, 2026

Diesel hit $5.96 in Texas as fuel costs added an estimated $826 to the average household’s spending since the conflict began

Why the DC Police Union Is Challenging MPD’s Use of Flock Cameras

and on September 11, 2026

The dispute highlights how license-plate data can reveal where people drive and raises questions about access, storage and sharing.

Why the Mayor of a Virginia City Wants Flock Cameras Gone

and on September 11, 2026

Alexandria has 61 cameras, while officials weigh a contract exit amid questions about who can access license-plate data and how long it stays.

9/11 Illness Fight Expands as Responders Get Older, Sicker

and on September 10, 2026

Nearly 10,000 responders and survivors join the program each year, but staffing gaps are delaying coverage decisions as serious illnesses emerge

Texas Gov. Abbott Pitches 50% Property Tax Cut in Affordability Plan

and on September 8, 2026

The proposal also targets insurance premiums, health care, college tuition and electricity costs, but it remains a campaign plan, not enacted law

Texas Senator Calls Flock Cameras ‘Warrantless Mass Surveillance’

and on September 2, 2026

Texas officials are pulling hundreds of license-plate readers as questions grow about yearlong data retention, AI tracking and access without a warrant

PA Measles Cases Near 500 With 2 Deaths, and These Areas Have the Most

and on August 28, 2026

Pennsylvania’s outbreak includes 83 hospitalizations and two deaths, while health officials warn that case counts may lag behind reality

Why Washington, D.C., Is Rated the No. 2 Best City for Work in the U.S.

and on August 27, 2026

The ranking weighs career mobility, pay, flexibility and opportunity across 228 metropolitan areas, with Boston taking the top spot.

What Pennsylvania Measles Deaths Mean for Pittsburgh as School Starts

and on August 25, 2026

Pennsylvania reported 393 measles cases this year, including 86 in one week, while officials urged exposed residents to watch for symptoms and seek care

Trump Calls It ‘a Mistake’ for Communities to Reject Data Centers

, and on August 24, 2026

A typical data center employs about 150 workers, but its electricity, water and noise impacts are fueling opposition in communities nationwide

What to Know Before Buying a Home in an HOA Community

and on August 21, 2026

HOAs can offer shared amenities and maintained communities, but they also come with mandatory fees and strict rules that could limit your freedom as a homeowner.

Here’s Why Your Neighbor’s Outdoor Lighting Is So Bright

and on August 18, 2026

Modern LED technology, high-voltage systems and poor design choices are turning your neighbor’s outdoor lighting into a sleep-disrupting nightmare that’s brighter than ever before.

Need to Check Your Fridge for Recalls? Here’s Where to Look

and on August 18, 2026

A searchable federal database and two package details can help you identify recalled food before it reaches your table.

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