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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Pharmacies Vanishing: Why Pennsylvania Must Act Fast

Pennsylvania is losing more than a thousand pharmacies since 2020, turning towns and suburbs into “pharmacy deserts. ” When a pharmacy closes, residents must drive farther for medicine, vaccines, and advice from trusted experts. Missing doses or delayed treatment can lead to serious health problems.

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Mar 13 2026OPINION

Family Bonds Tested: Lessons From Lockdown Life

During the first wave of a global health crisis, most people found themselves staying at home for months. Some families felt closer, while others struggled to keep things together. Research into this period examined more than 160 studies about how couples and children coped. The findings sh

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania Adds Big Tax Help for Low‑Income Workers

The state has just rolled out a new tax credit that could give almost one million Pennsylvanians up to $805 each, totaling about $193 million in savings. The credit is called the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and works exactly like the federal Earned Income Tax Credit: if a taxpayer qualifies fo

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Take the Mic for Wrexham’s Big Game

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have traded their movie sets for a commentary booth, promising a wild ride as they cover Wrexham’s showdown with Swansea City. They joked that the duo “has no idea how this is going to go, ” but they’re excited to give it a shot. Both actors admit they only lea

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Awards Season Snapshots: Behind the Lens and the Stories They Tell

The Los Angeles scene buzzes with hundreds of photo ops each year, but nothing feels more electric than the awards season. A seasoned photographer finds himself perched in different spots each night, from lofty rafters to the front row of a red carpet. The goal? Freeze those fleeting moments when st

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Mar 13 2026CRYPTO

Kraken Moves Into the Fed’s Inner Circle

Kraken, a crypto exchange that began in 2011, has taken a big step by gaining access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system. The move is part of its plan to mix blockchain with mainstream finance, a goal the company’s co‑CEO, Arjun Sethi, has been pushing since 2024. The new Fed account is not a

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Mar 13 2026WEATHER

Boston Weather Mix: Sunny Start, Snowy Finish

The day opened with bright skies and cool air in Boston. By afternoon, clouds thickened and a mix of rain and snow began to appear across the region. Areas along and north of the Massachusetts Turnpike were most likely to see this mix as the night progressed. Northern parts of the state and southern

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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Hidden Fence That Solved a Vanishing Woman’s Case

Nancy Woodrum, 62, ran a hair salon in Paso Robles and lived alone at her Victorian ranch home called Paradise Ranch. She was known for her friendly nature, but after her husband’s death she kept to herself. On May 5, 2018, her daughter Amanda noticed that Nancy had not shown up to a regular Bible s

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Mar 13 2026RELIGION

A Look at Reform Judaism After a Recent Synagogue Attack

Reform Judaism is the biggest Jewish movement in North America, known for its focus on social justice and equality. One of its largest congregations, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was hit by a violent attack last week. The temple, founded in 1941 and now home to about 12, 000 members,

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Mar 13 2026RELIGION

Faith and Family: How Parents of Children with Disabilities Feel About Their Beliefs

Parents who raise kids with disabilities in the United States often turn to religion for comfort and guidance. A study surveyed 330 such parents, asking them about their religious habits and how strong they feel their faith is. The results showed that most of these parents reported very high levels

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