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Pa. election 2026: How to participate on Nov. 3

HARRISBURG — On Nov. 3, all Pennsylvanians will see races for governor, Pennsylvania House, and U.S. House on their ballots. Depending on where you live, you may also see candidates for Pennsylvania Senate or local ballot questions. To help you prepare for the 2026 general election, we’ve answered some of your most frequently asked questions below: When is Election Day in Pennsylvania? Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Mark your calendar! When do polls open for Pennsylvania’s 2026 election? Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. As long as you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you are ...

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The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar for three days before the event. Events requiring reservations may be promoted for up to two weeks before the reservation deadline. Events that require a purchase from a for-profit business, even if a donation is made to the organization, are not eligible for the calendar. Please be brief and include only basic details. If possible, provide a phone number or email address to be published with contact information. Submit items at least one week ...

Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to perform at Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK — Jazz trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis will return to Penn State on Sunday, Nov. 8, as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra presents “Marsalis' Swinging Cities” at Eisenhower Auditorium. The performance, scheduled for 4 p.m., is part of a national tour marking ...

Public ARTWORKS marks 20 years with new installation

WILLIAMSPORT — Public ARTWORKS (PAW) is marking 20 years of bringing public art to Lycoming County with a new downtown installation and plans for a book documenting the organization's work. The committee, which operates under the nonprofit Lycoming Arts, will unveil "Riverside Rhythms," ...

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CPI to host open house, food truck festival Thursday

PLEASANT GAP — The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology will hold its annual Fall Open House and Food Truck Festival on Thursday, at its campus at 540 N. Harrison Road in Pleasant Gap. The open house will run from 4 to 7 p.m., while the food truck festival is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with approximately 12 vendors expected to participate. During the open house, visitors can tour classrooms, laboratories and training facilities, meet instructors and learn about the school's career and technical education programs for high school students and adults. CPI ...