I recently visited family and friends in eastern Pennsylvania (currently live in the DC area but I'm originally from the Lehigh Valley/ABE area), and picked up as many Keystone State-based brands’ barbecue chips for some future taste testing.

A few brands, such as Snyder of Berlin (not sold in eastern PA), Hartley’s (didn’t go through the Harrisburg area where some stores have them), and Zerbe’s (few stores sell them) aren’t represented, and a small number of barbecue chips variants among the included brands, such as Herr’s baked barbecue, are also missing, but most brands’ various barbecue chips are included.

Now I just need to figure out how to eat these chips without spiking my blood pressure, having a stroke, or worst of all, turning into Lot’s wife, LOL.

NOTE: I have also posted this thread on [r/chips](r/chips) and [r/snacking](r/snacking).

I’ve seen this map for years and it definitely sticks out compared to the rest

"The Beagle Bill (SB 381)...is expected to receive final votes in the Pennsylvania House and Senate next week. These votes will determine if Pennsylvania becomes the next state to give dogs and cats used in research or testing the opportunity to be adopted after the experiments on them have ended. The bill also prevents the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in Pennsylvania."

Source: KYW Newsradio

According to L&I’s preliminary employment situation report for September 2026, the unemployment rate fell by one-tenth of a percent to 3.6%. The new rate was only one-tenth of a percent above the record low set in summer 2023.

The state rate is also down from 4.4% in September 2025. The L&I said the state’s civilian labor force rose by 4,000 over the month to a record high of 6,663,000 in September.

Employment rose to a record level, while unemployment dropped 9,000 over the month.

Okay so everytime i look this shit up...i just want a straight freakin answer. I use a refillable vape, geekvape and i order One Up juice for it from another site. Will i still be able to order them for Pa soon?

The Republican congressman’s campaign has used Patch.com posts that make unsubstantiated claims about Democratic challenger Bob Harvie.

PSU to remove Flock cameras at main.

Hi everyone what are your recommendations on places / events to take children? I just recently got out of an abusive relationship and am able to start getting out and doing things with the kids ages 9,7,6,4,3,6 months. I am open to any recommendations within the state so please don’t hesitate based on location and will look into everywhere people list.
So far we made it to the bloomsburg fair earlier this month but I would like to get to do 1/2 things a month.
Thank you!

From this article: https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/democrat-trifecta-harrisburg-senate-shapiro-20261014.html

Taking a trip to north-central PA and looking for good places to eat along route 6! Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

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In New York State I had HHUNY, which allowed people on Medicaid plans to get a community CM who would help (especially for homeless patients) in getting established with services, including enrollment in permanent housing program. It was easy to make a referral online and you could leave your phone number as the referral source in the event that the patient did not have their own cell phone. Do we have some sort of equivalent program?

Having given up any hope of unseating Gov. Josh Shapiro and with little chance of reclaiming the state House, Pennsylvania Republicans have launched an all-out war to save their majority in the state Senate—and prevent Democrats from taking full control of state government for the first time since 1994.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing data from AdImpact, reported Wednesday that Republicans have spent more than $15 million on TV and streaming ads, both to protect four vulnerable incumbents in the eastern part of the state and to target Democratic Sen. James Malone.

Democrats, likewise, have deployed more than $12 million to unseat that quartet of Republicans and help Malone, who is defending the conservative Lancaster County seat he flipped last year in a shocking special election victory.

Only half of the 50-member chamber is up each election cycle, so both parties will need to wait until 2028 to target other competitive districts.

Democrats, who aren’t at serious risk of losing any of their other seats this year, need to win three of those five races to turn what’s now a 27-23 Republican majority into a 25-25 deadlock. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Shapiro’s running mate in next month’s election, would then be able to use his tie-breaking vote to support his party on procedural matters, such as choosing the chamber’s leader and deciding when bills receive a vote....

Does anyone do Payroll involving an employee working in Valley Township PA?

Since it was asked Chester County

thinking about moving to Northampton area what are some of the best towns

Basically the title, I live in the Hershey/harrisburg part of PA and would only be able to go on weekends. I also haven’t trained since early high school so idrc about starting over in a new style.

I'm looking to get a Project Hail Mary tattoo, and I'd really love to find a tattoo artist who is also a fan of the book/movie!

I'm in the Philly suburbs and am willing to travel an hour or two for the right artist, including around Philly, eastern PA, or New Jersey.

Ideally, I'd love to work with someone who genuinely appreciates the story and would be excited to create something inspired by it. If you're a tattoo artist who loves PHM, or if you know an artist nearby who does, I'd love some recommendations!

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