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AP calls both chambers for Democrats. See red-and-blue seat charts, called winners, Pennsylvania and Schuylkill County results, and all 50 states.
OPEN UPDATED ELECTION RESULTS ➜Democratic side includes 2 independents who caucus with Democrats. Counts are earlier time-stamped snapshots, not live or certified. PA-10: Stelson (D) defeats Perry (R); PA-01: Harvie (D) defeats Fitzpatrick (R).
✔ AP calls Josh Shapiro (D) for Pennsylvania governor and Dan Meuser (R) for PA-09. AP results ↗
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2026 Election Results: Democrats Win Congress; Pennsylvania & Schuylkill County Race Calls
UPDATED NOV. 4: AP calls Democratic control of the U.S. House and Senate. Updated red-blue seat counts, Republican Dan Meuser’s PA-09 win, Josh Shapiro, four Schuylkill-area House results and all 50 states.
BREAKING: Schuylkill County Data Center Hearing Nov. 4 — New Public Meeting Tracker Launched
BREAKING: Mahanoy Township has a data-center zoning hearing Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. SkookPA NewZ launches a countywide live tracker of public hearings, meeting addresses and projects.
Morea Road and Broad Mountain: Warehouses, Data Centers and What’s Coming Next
Industrial zoning, warehouse proposals, mine-water cooling research and major data center plans are shaping the conversation along Morea Road and Broad Mountain. A Mahanoy Township hearing is set for November 4.
Route 209 Rockslide Repair: What to Check Before Driving or Taking the Scenic Railway
PennDOT has begun emergency work on U.S. 209. Here’s how to verify road restrictions and railway service without relying on an outdated screenshot.
Schuylkill County Winter Driving Checklist: 511PA, Mountain Grades and a Car Emergency Kit
Plan ahead for icy mountain roads, fog and unexpected delays with official 511PA updates, vehicle basics and a simple emergency kit.
Schuylkill County Election Night 2026: Where Results Come From and Why Counts Change
Where to find official Pennsylvania election returns, why election-night numbers are unofficial, and what Schuylkill County voters should watch.
Route 209 Closed After Rockslide Near Jim Thorpe; Scenic Railway Suspends Trains
Route 209 is closed between Jim Thorpe and Nesquehoning after an Oct. 31 rockslide. See the Nov. 1 road status, rail cancellations and ticket refund details.
Schuylkill Chamber Becomes Fourth Pennsylvania Chamber to Earn PACP Accreditation
The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce earned PACP’s Accredited Chamber designation at an October 2026 conference. What the award means to local businesses.
Schuylkill Week 10 Football Results: Shenandoah Valley Ends Mahanoy Rivalry Drought, 21–12
Shenandoah Valley beats Mahanoy Area 21–12 for its first series win since 2012. Eight verified Schuylkill-area Week 10 final football scores.
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