Before the Ben Franklin Bridge opened 100 years ago, Pennsylvania wanted to make it free
The debate over tolls was resolved only months before motorists were to start crossing the bridge in July 1926.
Jul 11, 2026Open source
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KaseraNationals
Gloucester's Carla Kasera, right, poses at this year's New Balance Nationals held at the historic Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania in Philade...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Latest F&M poll finds Iran war has hurt Pa. voter opinion on Trump as families struggle financially
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among registered Pennsylvania voters fell sharply in the months since the U.S.-led war with Iran began, according...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
PA poll: Trump’s approval rating at second-term low
The latest Franklin & Marshall College Poll released today shows that the president’s approval rating among registered Pennsylvania voters sits at 29%.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Trump nominates Doug Mastriano for ambassador to Slovakia
President Donald Trump has nominated Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano to fill a vacant ambassadorship to the Slovak Republic. The White House announced...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Sen. Fetterman denies rumors he will be switching from a Democrat to a Republican
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman denies rumors that he will switch political parties and become a Republican.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Last week, I discussed our trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and the hiccups we encountered getting there. This week is, as Paul Harvey would say, “the rest...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Scenic hidden wows in Jersey
Federal health officials added Pennsylvania to a list of nine states named in the outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to contaminated lettuce served at Taco Bell...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Kelly Sasso
"Kelly Sasso co-anchors the 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscast weekdays on Pittsburgh’s Action News 4." She is a western Pennsylvania native, having grown up
Jul 25, 2026Open source
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Franklin is in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
Region: Western Pennsylvania
ZIP Codes
16323
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Thunderstorms and lost items
Last week, I discussed our trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and the hiccups we encountered getting there. This week is, as Paul Harvey would say, “the rest...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Scenic hidden wows in Jersey
Federal health officials added Pennsylvania to a list of nine states named in the outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to contaminated lettuce served at Taco Bell...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Kelly Sasso
"Kelly Sasso co-anchors the 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscast weekdays on Pittsburgh’s Action News 4." She is a western Pennsylvania native, having grown up
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Coordinates
41.4047750, -79.8308900
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6:27 AM America/New_York
County
Venango County
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