Saturday, October 17, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1979, Willie “Pops” Stargell’s two-run homer lifted the “We Are Family” Pirates to a 4-1 win in Game 7 in Baltimore, completing their comeback from a 3-1 World Series deficit. Stargell was named Series MVP.

Peak fall color has arrived across northwestern Pennsylvania, the Wilds, and parts of the Poconos, and much of the state isn’t far behind. See where to catch the best views in Top Stories. Where’s your favorite place in Pennsylvania to see the leaves change? Hit reply and tell us.

Some of the most trusted drinks in your fridge have a health reputation they never earned. That reputation shapes what you pour at breakfast, grab after a workout, and hand to your kids, yet most people don’t check the label. The gaps are bigger than you’d think, including a “gut health” brand that paid millions to settle a lawsuit over its claims and a glass toasted as heart-healthy for 30 years. So how many are in your fridge right now? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Amy goes in-depth to count down the 10 worst drinks that sound healthy but aren’t. Tune in here!

Flying cars are getting closer to everyday life, and today’s sponsor, Doroni, is giving investors a chance to get involved. With a share price change coming after October 22, there’s still time to invest at the current price. Get the details below.

Suspicious Letter Sent to Election Officials

Postal inspectors in Harrisburg intercepted a suspicious letter addressed to the Pennsylvania Department of State on Wednesday, and no state employees came into contact with it.

Federal investigators are tracking more than 100 letters that apparently contain white powder, sent nationwide to congressional offices and election offices in at least 15 states.

In Delaware, a letter with a white powdery substance forced the evacuation of the state elections office in Dover, and Sens. Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester also received suspicious envelopes.

The Department of State didn’t say whether Pennsylvania’s letter contained a substance. Elsewhere, Wisconsin’s elections office said field testing found nothing hazardous in the powder it received.

Unemployment Hits Three-Year Low

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.6% in September, its lowest since September 2023 and just one-tenth of a point above the state’s record low, set that summer.

That’s six-tenths of a point below the national rate, which rose to 4.2%. Over the past year, Pennsylvania’s rate has fallen eight-tenths of a point from 4.4%, compared with about two-tenths nationally.

Employment reached a record level and unemployment fell by 9,000, while total nonfarm jobs held essentially steady near August’s record high.

The September figures are preliminary, and October’s report is due Nov. 20.

Fall Color Peaks This Weekend

Northwestern Pennsylvania, the Allegheny Highlands, much of the Pennsylvania Wilds, and parts of the Poconos are at peak fall color, with the Juniata Valley close behind.

In the northwest, foresters say cool nights have painted every hillside in orange, crimson, gold, and rust, and northern counties should hit peak this weekend.

Peak color also continues in the Laurel Highlands, but much of the southeast, from Lancaster and York to Philadelphia, is just starting to change.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources posts its foliage report every Thursday during peak season, covering the state’s 125 state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forest.

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The Pentagon’s Got Their Eye on This Tech

One of the biggest indicators for forward-thinking investors is where the US government puts their money. They move first on the technology they know is going to shape the future.

First, they bet big on jet engines. Then drones. Now? It’s flying cars. This August, the U.S. Air Force just signed a $142M deal for a flying car company building five-seater fleets. But our nation’s defense can’t stop there. Our nation’s most covert operations need smaller, personal aircrafts. And Doroni, the company positioned to lead the $100B personal eVTOL category, aims to capture this opportunity.

Their flying car, the H1-X opens the skies to all members of the military. Their SOULAI platform is so intuitive, you can pilot their aircraft after 25 hours of training. And its patented ducted fan system is designed to be safer than competitors.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled Pennsylvania’s first strategic plan for agriculture, shaped by listening sessions with more than 200 people from over 40 counties. (See Plan)

➤ Also Statewide: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the “people of Pennsylvania suffered” because Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration politicized the state’s measles outbreak, making the claim during a visit to Virginia. (More)

➤ Philadelphia: Investigators recovered bones at the home tied to Eugene Horsch and at least seven missing women, sources told 6abc. (Read More)

➤ Pittsburgh: Allegheny General Hospital nurses voted 99% to authorize a strike over staffing if needed, and they plan an informational picket Oct. 29. (More)

➤ Union County: Sean “Diddy” Combs was moved to FCI Allenwood Low, a federal prison south of Williamsport, after reports he was living the high life at his New Jersey prison. (See Details)

➤ Dauphin County: A burning car rolled backward, sideswiped another vehicle, and crashed into a school bus in Susquehanna Township. No one was hurt. (See Story)

➤ Penn State visits Michigan today in Ann Arbor, seeking to stop a three-game losing streak under first-year coach Matt Campbell. Michigan has lost two straight under Kyle Whittingham. (Preview)

➤ William Penn School District suspended all middle and high school athletics after receiving information about “an alleged incident,” while appointing an independent investigator to examine the program’s culture and climate. (More)

➤ The Phillies hired former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as third-base and infield coach, replacing Bobby Dickerson. Hitting coach Kevin Long also departed, with no replacement announced. (More)

➤ Shane Hennen, a former Philadelphia resident, pleaded guilty to bribery, wire fraud, and conspiracy charges tied to betting schemes involving NBA, NCAA, and Chinese basketball games. (More)

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Morgan Stanley Calls this a $9T Opportunity

Morgan Stanley predicts that the flying car industry will grow 185,850% by 2050. In fact, they say it will reach $9 trillion in size, more than twice as valuable as today’s global car market.

And 17,000+ investors believe Doroni will lead the charge.

Designed for everyday life, Doroni’s H1-X aircraft charges like an EV, fits in two-car garages, and requires just 25 hours of training to pilot.

And while Tesla just unveiled a prototype, Doroni already unveiled a full-scale showroom model 600+ people already ordered in March.

Now, Doroni’s targeting commercial deliveries by 2028; the same year Tesla plans to just start production. This is the final week to invest Doroni at $3.30/share until the share price changes after 10/22.

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➤ A 78-year-old retired Penn professor was arrested for disorderly conduct after refusing to stop blocking an Uber Eats delivery robot in Center City. Police logged the call as “criminal mischief involving a robot.” (See Standoff)

➤ An underground coal mine tour could be coming to Hazleton, where the city wants to turn a former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet on West Broad Street into the centerpiece of a proposed attraction reviving its mining history. (See Plans)

➤ Woodmere Art Museum is turning hundreds of pieces from the late designer Mary McFadden’s estate into a fashion lending library, and her dresses are already showing up at parties. (See Dresses)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ Some of your fridge’s most trusted drinks carry health reputations that research can’t back up. (Top 10)

➤ New details are emerging about the Oregon elementary school shooter, including how he got the shotgun used in the attack. (Hear Story)

➤ Federal investigators subpoenaed Rep. Ilhan Omar’s relatives days before searching her Washington home. (Hear Details)