Nearly 250 races are on ballots across Pennsylvania on this Election Day. Outcomes will determine party control of the governor’s office, General Assembly and, potentially, the U.S. House - putting the Keystone State in the national spotlight.

Dauphin County’s district attorney has filed charges against a person for allegedly submitting falsified applications for mail in ballots.

Republicans in Pennsylvania have been trying to find non-citizens on voter rolls, and one tool they are using is lists of people rejected from jury service. Using this data to look for ineligible voters is inaccurate.

Dauphin County tourism generated more than 4.5 billion dollars in economic impact over the past fiscal year ending June 30th. That's according to the organization Visit Hershey and Harrisburg's newly-released annual report.

A new study demonstrates the economic power of Pennsylvania's state parks. The study, by Penn State University, shows Pennsylvania's state parks generate just over 16 dollars for every one dollar invested.

And we take a deep dive into astronomy – as we head into election night:

Amateur astronomers and stargazers often venture into Pennsylvania's state parks to catch a better view of the night sky.

But increasing light pollution and wildfire smoke are making it harder to stargaze.

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