Virginia's Justus Kelley Makes History As First Mother To Win Miss USA Virginia's Justus Kelley Makes History As First Mother To Win Miss USA Virginia's Justus Kelley Makes History As First Mother To Win Miss USA
Virginia's Justus Kelley Makes History As First Mother To Win Miss USA Virginia waited more than half a century for another Miss USA. The wait ended in historic fashion on Thursday, Aug. 27, when Miss Virginia USA Justus Kelley was crowned Miss USA 2026 during the 75th edition of the pageant in Miami. Kelley, 31, became the first mother and first married woman to win the Miss USA title, according to People and Business Insider. She is also reportedly the first woman in her 30s to win. And she ended quite the drought back home. Kelley became the first woman representing Virginia to win Miss USA since Deborah Shelton took the crown in 1970, according to B…
Dave Portnoy Is Back In Pennsylvania — Here’s How He Ranked The Pizza Dave Portnoy Is Back In Pennsylvania — Here’s How He Ranked The Pizza Dave Portnoy Is Back In Pennsylvania — Here’s How He Ranked The Pizza
Dave Portnoy Is Back In Pennsylvania — Here’s How He Ranked The Pizza Dave Portnoy is back on the Pennsylvania pizza trail — and several Philadelphia-area shops earned some serious praise from the notoriously tough grader. The Barstool Sports founder recently swept through Philadelphia and its suburbs for a new batch of his viral “One Bite Pizza Reviews,” stopping at pizzerias in Montgomery and Bucks counties along with several spots in the city. The reviews have been rolling out online throughout August, with Portnoy handing out multiple scores approaching — or topping — the coveted 8-point mark. His highest score of the latest Pennsylvania run went to John…
PA Teacher Heads To Miss USA Stage After Years Of Near-Wins PA Teacher Heads To Miss USA Stage After Years Of Near-Wins PA Teacher Heads To Miss USA Stage After Years Of Near-Wins
PA Teacher Heads To Miss USA Stage After Years Of Near-Wins After coming within one spot of the crown twice, a teacher is finally getting her chance to represent Pennsylvania on the Miss USA stage — but she says she can't do it alone. Elizabeth Voight, 26, of Fredericksburg, has been named Miss Pennsylvania USA 2026 and will compete in the Miss USA 2026 pageant in Miami on Thursday, Aug. 27, according to pageant organizers. Voight, a first-grade teacher in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District, was selected through the Miss USA Open Casting Call after submitting a video résumé and advancing through public voting, she explained in a GoFundMe launched …
PA Ranked Among 15 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why PA Ranked Among 15 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why PA Ranked Among 15 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why
PA Ranked Among 15 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why The Northeast has some of the most fun states in the country, but several others landed near the bottom of a new ranking. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Most Fun States in America on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The study compared all 50 states across 26 metrics of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife, including restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters, national park access, music festivals, bars, casinos, and recreation spending. The personal finance website split the study into two main categories: entertainment and recreation, which made up 80% of the score, and nightlife, which ac…
New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate
New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate A new website is helping drivers see whether their license plate has been searched in Flock Safety's controversial surveillance system. HaveIBeenFlocked.com says it has compiled data on nearly 242 million unique searches involving more than 4.6 million plates. The records range between December 2021 and July 2026. According to the website, the data comes from audit logs released through Freedom of Information Act requests and Flock-provided transparency portals. "The dataset is incomplete," the website says on its FAQ page. "Few governments provide easy access to these …
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Safety is making major changes to how it stores data as nationwide privacy concerns rise over the controversial surveillance cameras. The company announced the updates in a blog post on Thursday, Aug. 13. Flock says it will cut its recommended default retention period for automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data from 30 to seven days. The changes also include new safeguards that Flock says will prevent law enforcement from misusing data. Flock will require agencies to use a system that flags unusual searches, automatically locks some users out pending review…
PA Among 10 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why PA Among 10 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why PA Among 10 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
PA Among 10 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
These PA ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These PA ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These PA ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate
These PA ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…
Jefferson Abington Cancer Patients Receive 80 Blankets Jefferson Abington Cancer Patients Receive 80 Blankets Jefferson Abington Cancer Patients Receive 80 Blankets
Jefferson Abington Cancer Patients Receive 80 Blankets Cancer patients at Jefferson Abington Hospital’s Asplundh Cancer Pavilion received 80 fleece blankets meant to bring added warmth and comfort during treatment. According to Jefferson Health, Glanzmann Subaru and Blood Cancer United donated the soft fleece blankets. The blankets were folded into heart-shaped wraps for patients at the pavilion. Glanzmann Subaru and Blood Cancer United Donate Fleece Blankets Jefferson Health Steven Cohen, MD, chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Jefferson Abington Hospital, thanked Glanzmann Subaru and Blood Cancer United for their continue…
Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly
Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly Shawn Stimmel, a Wildwood police officer who spent more than two decades serving the community, has died suddenly, the department announced on Saturday, Aug. 8. Stimmel began his career with the Wildwood Police Department in 2001, serving in the Patrol Division, Community Policing/Bike Unit and Field Training Unit. He also worked as a school resource officer in the Wildwood School District. A lifelong resident of the Wildwoods, Stimmel owned Bill's Getty and, as a youngster, worked at Schumann's Restaurant. "Shawn was always the officer who could bring a smile and/or a heavy laugher t…
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around. The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant. Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.  His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies Two beagles are making history after scientists said they created the first genetically edited dogs without the major protein responsible for most canine allergies. New York-based Kindred Companion Sciences unveiled the two female dogs named Alfie and Bailey on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The beagles were born in September 2024 after researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to eliminate Can f 1, the primary dog allergen.  Kindred's findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in The CRISPR Journal. The company said researchers didn't detect Can f 1 prote…