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PA Cities Among Nation's Best For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List
Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast.
WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026.
"St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
PA Man Stole $80K Pickup Truck From NY Dealership, Caught Months Later, Sheriff Says
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after allegedly stealing an $80,000 pickup truck from a Putnam County car dealership, authorities announced.
The theft was originally reported on Monday, July 7, when staff at a Carmel dealership discovered that a 2025 Dodge Ram 3500 was missing, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday, Sept. 19.
The Sheriff's Office did not specify which dealership was victimized.
Deputies used the truck’s LoJack tracking system to locate it in Levittown, Pennsylvania in Bucks County, where it was recovered by Bristol Township Police. …
Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels PA Show, Entire Tour Due To Extreme Weather
The band behind hits like "Jet Airliner" and "The Joker" is canceling its tour weeks before it was set to begin in the Northeast.
The Steve Miller Band announced the cancellation of its entire tour, according to a message on the group's website posted on Thursday, July 17. The "Fly Like An Eagle" performers cited dangerous weather conditions across the country.
The rock band hasn't said if or when the concerts will be rescheduled.
"The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and massive forest fires make these risks for you, our audience, the band, …
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including 3 PA Locations
Walgreens announced this past fall that it will close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition.
About 500 of those closures will be in 2025.
Now, the locations of some of the specific stores slated to go out of business are emerging and being posted at walgreens.com.
Connecticut
East Hartford, 922 Silver Lane: Permanently closing on Tuesday, May 20.
East Haven, 157 Main Street: Permanently closing on Thursday, May 22.
New Britain, 1350 Stanley Street: Permanently closing on Monday, May 19.
New Milford, 173 Danbury R…
PA Man Took 5-Year-Old To VA, NY For Sex: Usdoj
A 54-year-old Pennsylvania man has been sentenced after admitting to taking a 5-year-old girl for sex in Virginia and New York, the US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
John Oathout, of Harrisburg, PA, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Brenda K. Sannes in Syracuse, NY on Friday, Sept. 20. He'll serve 25 years in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release, and he'll be a registered sex offender for the remainder of his life, according to the USDOJ release.
Oathout admitted to taking the 5-year-old girl on trips out of state w…
