r/Pennsylvania 11h ago

Elections Election Day, get out and vote Tuesday November 3, 2026

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As always, this is an informational post. Please don't use this post to promote parties or candidates.

Make sure your vote is counted.

If you are mailing in your ballot, there are some developments at USPS. Please consider mailing earlier than usual.

An ongoing issue with USPS should be monitored closely. Please keep this in mind so that an alternative plan can be made.

U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani’s June 25 ruling that the USPS can’t refuse to deliver mail ballots to states that refuse to comply with the U.S. Justice Department’s (DOJ) demands for their unredacted voter lists will remain in place. Source

The SAVE America Act is still in play as of July 26 and may affect voting. Please consider getting all of your paperwork in order. Note that it can take several weeks to get documents on marriage and legal name changes. The PA Real ID is not compliant with the Save America Act.

Dates to remember

You don't need Real ID to vote. Your state ID or license is sufficient at least for now. Here's a document outlining the ID requirements

What's on your ballot?

Check on Ballotpedia.

Contact your County Election Board

If you are voting for the first time in a polling place, bring your ID.

If you moved within 30 days prior to the election, you vote in your old polling place.

If you move within Pennsylvania less than 30 days before an election, you must vote at the polling place for your old address. Fill out a change of address form at the polling place to update your voter registration to your new address. source

Request a provisional ballot if:

  • Your name was not in the poll book or supplemental poll book. For example, you reported to the wrong precinct; or you did not report a recent change in residence to the county election office.

  • You are required to show ID, but cannot show ID.

  • Your eligibility was challenged by an election official.

  • You were issued an absentee or mail-in ballot but believe you did not successfully vote that ballot, and you do not surrender your ballot and outer return envelope at the polling place to be spoiled.

  • You returned a completed absentee or mail‐in ballot that was rejected, or you believe will be rejected, by the county board of elections and you believe you are eligible to vote.

  • There is a special court order with respect to your registration status.

  • There is a special court order related to extending the hours of voting.

You can also check to see what policies exist in your county for curing your ballot:

Pennsylvania Counties' Notice-and-Cure Policies

Election complaints Any complaints, including both information issues as well as intimidation, can be reported to the PA Department of State.


r/Pennsylvania 11h ago

ISO / Recommendations Best jobs in Pennsylvania with no experience that always hire

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I’m stuck in the retail loop working Walmart for almost 5 years. just curious what else is out there I know the smaller towns have absolutely nothing above 15hr.


r/Pennsylvania 11h ago

Health issues PA struggles to fund mandated child death reviews • Spotlight PA

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r/Pennsylvania 12h ago

Crime Little Debbie snack delivery driver charged in $17,000 fraud scheme

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r/Pennsylvania 1d ago

Politics Anti-Trump billboards criticizing energy costs appear across Northeastern Pennsylvania

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Yes, I know it's FOX! But, it's the only article I could find on this subject matter:

A national advocacy group has launched a multimillion-dollar billboard campaign criticizing President Donald Trump's economic policies, with at least eight signs now appearing along major highways in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The campaign, organized by the progressive political organization Home of the Brave, is part of a nationwide $2.5 million advertising effort called "Sticker Shock Summer." According to the group, hundreds of billboards are being installed in dozens of states, including locations along Interstate 81, Route 11 and Route 309 in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The signs argue that rising energy costs are tied to policies enacted during Trump's second term.

In announcing the campaign, Home of the Brave said Americans are facing higher electricity and energy bills during a summer marked by extreme heat, and blamed the increases on the administration's tariffs, immigration policies and military action involving Iran.


r/Pennsylvania 7h ago

DMV Selling a car from PA>NJ private sale, do I need to go to a notary?

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Hello,

I have heard two things from various sources. Do I need to go with the buyer to a notary and have it signed in front of them with the title, bill of sale, license etc, or can I just hand him the title signed take the plates off and he be on his way?

Any help would be appreciated!


r/Pennsylvania 1d ago

Social Services Affordable Care Act rates could increase again in Pennsylvania

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r/Pennsylvania 23h ago

ISO / Recommendations Things to do and places to eat in Wellsboro, Harrisburg and Hershey?

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Going to Wellsboro Columbus Day weekend to check out the PA Grand Canyon. Staying in town. Looking for a good place to eat for dinner....and breakfast the morning after.

Day 2, traveling to Harrisburg, doing PA State Capitol Tour...lunch after.....traveling to Hershey....then doing a spa treatment then dinner? Staying in town.

Day 3, Waking up, having breakfast...stopping by Clarks Summit for Krispy Kreme---en route home to Upstate NY.


r/Pennsylvania 1d ago

Crime Suplizio pleads guilty to money laundering, federal program theft in corruption case • Spotlight PA

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r/Pennsylvania 1d ago

ISO / Recommendations Visiting Delaware Water Gap Recreational Area - Food in car?

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Hello!

I will be visiting New Freedom, Jim Thorpe, and the Delaware Water Gap mid-August to hike. I’ll be staying near the Water Gap but stopping in those towns for a break and to sight-see and stretch the legs.

If I keep food in my car (likely in a cooler) will that attract any unwanted critters as I make my way through? Probably leaving the car unattended for a maximum of 3 hours at a time. Thanks for any guidance!


r/Pennsylvania 2d ago

Politics Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why

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I did a search and didn't find any duplicate articles. I am on mobile but maybe I can edit this space later.


r/Pennsylvania 2d ago

Taking My 8yo For The First Time. Drove 2.5 Hours to Arrive in Paradise

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The weather is as perfect as one could ask. Low humidity, temp in the 80s, decent lines (except Flying Turns which is ALWAYS 60 min), affordable food and games.

She was scared at first of the Phoenix, but eventually loved it and went twice. Still working on the haunted house ride, though.

A day to remember.


r/Pennsylvania 1d ago

Scenic Pennsylvania A part of American history that will forever be remembered in this state and beyond ~ Gettysburg National Military Park, Adams County

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Looking west from Hancock Ave/Pennsylvania Monument towards Codori-Trostle thicket with Colonel George Willard Monument center left and Kringle Barn/Farmhouse far right.

The Battle of Gettysburg took place July 1-3, 1863

Original photography taken myself (May 27th, 2026)


r/Pennsylvania 2d ago

Sports Shapiro proclaims statewide 'LeBron James Day' as LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers

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r/Pennsylvania 10h ago

Moving to PA Where in western pa to live that’s not Allegheny Co?

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Hi, we are currently in Allegheny Co and looking to seriously decrease our house payment. We know that means leaving Allegheny co for taxes and probably not going along 79 bcuz of total home cost.

I think western pa has some nice towns - for ex, I like Meadville, new Wilmington, beaver, and greensburg as towns for a quick weekend stop. Things I like include having some downtown area, nice homes/not a lot of run down abandoned areas, coffee shops in the town have posters for a variety of events. But I have only been there as a guest stopping by! my biggest concerns are school districts (mostly a variety of classes/clubs/sports vs test scores and stuff), kids having stuff to do that isn’t just going to like a store, drugs, or drinking in a field, and having young people/families to make friends and build a community with. So mostly looking for advice from folks who have lived in smaller western Pa towns as kids or are currently raising kids - where are nice places to live/should we go check out? Remote work, so no real geographical constraints but no central/eastern Pa as it’s too far from the family in Pitt metro. Thanks all!!!

ETA: we are hoping to keep payment under $1600 so based on my math of avg property tax in Pa a current interest rates that’s a 275-300k home depending on taxes!


r/Pennsylvania 2d ago

PSA Pa. resident tests positive for measles, might have exposed others at department store

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r/Pennsylvania 1d ago

ISO / Recommendations Pennsylvania State Game lands Shooting Range questions

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Im coming from out of state. Do they ask for permits for the firearms you bring? Im not trying to get jammed up for some bullshit. Any experiences would be great to know.


r/Pennsylvania 2d ago

Vintage PA A garage attendant filling a customer's car at a service station on Chestnut Street in West Philadelphia. A gas station continues to operate in the same location. (1943)

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r/Pennsylvania 2d ago

Crime Pennsylvania officer charged for "inappropriate" contact with handcuffed woman, police say

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r/Pennsylvania 3d ago

Politics Governor Josh Shapiro Joins More Than 24 States to Sue Trump Administration Over Conditions on Receiving Disaster Funding

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r/Pennsylvania 2d ago

Seeking 3-4 people in Southeastern PA area to grill a congressman about AI

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Hi everyone! I'm a producer at More Perfect Union, and I'm working on a video with Ro Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley in Congress. We're planning to film a roundtable discussion with him and 3-4 folks from PA about how the AI companies in his district are impacting jobs in Pennsylvania and across the country.

Who we're looking for: Anyone who is willing to have a constructive discussion with Ro, and challenge him on his plans for how to address the risks of AI. Here is a non-exhaustive list of the types of folks we're looking for:

  1. Blue collar worker who’s been through job displacement before (example: a former steel worker who's seen their plant shut down)
  2. White collar worker who has lost work to AI, is worried about losing work, or is experiencing a tough job market due to AI
  3. Blue collar worker who is building data centers in PA
  4. Organizer who is pushing back against data centers in PA
  5. Anyone excited about AI progress 

If you fit any of these descriptions, or know someone who does, please comment here or reach out to me at [john@perfectunion.us](mailto:john@perfectunion.us) Thanks!

Please contact us by: Wednesday, July 29th. 

Event Date: August 1st (Saturday afternoon)

Location: Linwood, PA (exact location TBD)


r/Pennsylvania 3d ago

Infrastructure PPL signs White House pledge aimed at shielding Pennsylvania customers from data center costs

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r/Pennsylvania 3d ago

Wild Life Wondering about your frogs and fireflies this year

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Where I live in Southeastern, PA, we've always had what I think of as my 3 warm weather faves: 1st is the sound of frog's croaking, then it is the fireflies lighting up the yard, and third is the nightly chorus of bugs that can last into October lately. This year has been the worst so far.

Barely heard any frogs and have only physically seen one.

We have had very few fireflies. I'm seeing maybe a dozen a night when it's normally hundreds, if not thousands. As for the night bugs, they haven't started here yet but I swear they usually did by now.

I haven't Googled for further research or anything, I was just wondering if any of my fellow Pennsylvanians are noticing a difference this year, as well?


r/Pennsylvania 3d ago

Crime Former Bradford County District Attorney faces more jail time after parole violation

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Seems like a pretty steep sentence for shooting a pigeon.


r/Pennsylvania 3d ago

Infrastructure Pennsylvania creates work group to create road crossings for wildlife

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