2026 Pennsylvania high school football preseason rankings

Several top programs land in different classifications as the regular season opens Friday across the commonwealth, starting the run toward the PIAA championship weekend in December.

Published Aug 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

You’ve waited all summer for the return of high school football in Pennsylvania. Well, that happy feeling comes Friday across the Commonwealth as the race to PIAA championship weekend in December begins.

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Country music’s unsettling 2026 divorce trend

Although a number of country artists celebrated weddings in 2026, the past year has also seen a noticeable string of breakups among some of the genre’s most recognizable...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST

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Queens renter paid upstairs neighbor’s Con Edison bill for 10 years

A Queens renter says she reduced her electricity use for 10 years, thinking she was saving on her own bill, then learned her payments were applied to her...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST

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Gordy Quist of The Band of Heathens announces cancer diagnosis

Prayers have been pouring in for Gordy Quist, the frontman for The Band of Heathens, after he revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. He shared the...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST

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Plan ahead: Banks to close for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving this month

There are two federal holidays this month that could affect your banking: Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day 2026. Customers should plan ahead for limited or closed branch services...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST

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Eagles need to get rookie playmaker more playing time ASAP

Following Philadelphia's defeat against the Washington Commanders, the weekly Eagles stock report questions which players deserve expanded roles. The piece singles out a rookie playmaker who should receive...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST

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Coca-Cola launches prebiotic sodas for gut health

Coca-Cola has introduced a new lineup of sodas made with prebiotic fiber aimed at the growing gut‑health market. Each drink contains 6 grams of prebiotic fiber, and the...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST

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Nazareth beats Easton, advances to D-11 Class 4A final

Nazareth Area High School’s girls soccer team applied heavy pressure early and rolled past rival Easton in the District 11 Class 4A semifinal. The win advances Nazareth to...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 2:03 AM EST

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Democrats Win Control of Congress Amid Anti‑Trump Backlash

The Center Square reports Democrats will take control of both chambers of Congress early next year after voters overwhelmingly rejected President Donald Trump’s policies. The results reflected widespread...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 1:21 AM EST

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Bass, Raman nearly tied in Los Angeles mayoral race

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman are in a near tie in the mayoral race. The contest between the incumbent and the councilmember...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 1:20 AM EST

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GOP Sees Mixed Results as Adam Gray, Ken Calvert Pull Ahead

As vote counts came in late Tuesday in California's congressional races, incumbents Adam Gray and Ken Calvert were pulling ahead in their contests. The GOP described the overall...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 1:20 AM EST