In Pennsylvania — a volatile swing state that has a popular Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, but narrowly went to now-President Donald Trump and Republican now-Sen. Dave McCormick in 2024 — the economy is expected to be a major issue in the 2026 midterms. And the Keystone State, according to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, is suffering a negative impact from Trump's steep new tariffs. Mack Trucks, on Thursday, April 17, announced between 250 and 350 layoffs at its Lehigh Valley Operations plant near Allentown, Pennsylvania — and is citing tariffs as one...

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia appointed Anna Paulson , who currently serves as the Chicago Fed’s head of research, as its next president.

Paulson will replace Patrick Harker , who is stepping down June 30 after a decade in the role. She will take office on July 1 and be the first woman to lead the Philadelphia Fed.

The gang returns in Season 17 of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” premiering on July 9 on FXX with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day. The new season from the longest-running live-action comedy series includes a new take on the “Abbott Elementary” crossover, this time from Mac, Charlie, Dennis, Dee and Frank’s perspective. In a clip teasing the new season, the gang volunteers at the fictional Philly elementary school, stealing kids’ brownies and auditioning them for a potential boy band. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” which celebrates the 20th...

If we can’t have our beloved classic “Martin,” why not the next best thing? “The Varnell Hill Show,” a spinoff of Martin Lawrence’s popular ’90s sitcom has received an eight-episode, straight-to-series order. The show will be a workplace comedy set behind the scenes of a late-night talk show and will showcase the chaotic world of television production. Greenlit by BET+, “Varnell Hill” will star by actor-comedian Tommy Davidson as Hill, who’ll be reprising a character that originally appeared on “Martin.” The new show is co-created and executive produced by “Martin”...

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors You may have heard people raving about a new show called The Pitt, the latest from R. Scott Gemmill (ER, NCIS: Los Angeles) that puts a fresh spin on the classic medical drama. Each instalment across the 15-episode show documents an hour in the fictional "Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital" emergency room and is described by HBO as "a realistic examination of the challenges...

He was 91. No cause of death was reported. The Los Angeles Times called Martindale “the kind of the television game show,” and noted his work as the host of “Tic-Tac-Dough,” “Gambit,” and “High Rollers.” The newspaper noted that Martindale was also a “longtime voice of Los Angeles radio,” who had an “unexpected hit record in the late 1950s.” • None Legendary guitarist known for work with iconic band dead at 68 • None Star pop singer says he was diagnosed with ‘pirate disease’ • None Rock legend is feeding...

The suspect in the arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence said he targeted the Jewish politician over “what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,” according to documents. The alleged firebug Cody Balmer called 911 following the Sunday attack, identified himself by name, and delivered the chilling message addressed to the governor over the phone, according to a search warrant obtained by PennLive. Balmer, 38, said Shapiro, who was hosting Passover dinner just hours before the blaze, needed to know he “will not take part in his...