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Monday, May 4, 2026 · Franklin County
PA Powerball Frenzy: 7 Tickets Net $9M, Pittsburgh Winner Scores $1M
Seven lucky Powerball tickets worth over $9 million were sold across Pennsylvania in Wednesday's drawing, turning everyday purchases into life-changing windfalls. From a Pittsburgh suburb shop to online plays, winners in five counties claimed million-dollar prizes as the jackpot split elsewhere. Claimants are urged to sign tickets immediately and contact the lottery.
Pa. Senate Advances Voucher Plan, Reigniting School Choice Debate
Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Senate Education Committee has advanced legislation that would allow students in low-performing public schools to use state-funded scholarships for private tuition, marking the latest push in a years-long battle over education funding. The bill, which cleared committee with an 8-3 vote, would provide scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $15,000, but faces fierce opposition from public education advocates who warn it would drain resources from struggling districts.
Monday, May 4, 2026
PA Voters Race Clock: Register by 5 p.m. for May 19 Primary
Pennsylvania's primary election looms just two weeks away on May 19, but time is running out for new voters. The deadline to register—or update party affiliation—falls today at 5 p.m., with mail-in ballots due soon after. In a pivotal year for congressional, state and gubernatorial races, your voice hangs in the balance.
Monday, May 4, 2026