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How Did a Terror Suspect Get a PA License? House GOP Wants an Investigation.

November 19, 2025 | Jen Russell

Following news that an undocumented immigrant with terrorism ties obtained a Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License and REAL ID, House Republican leaders have called for an immediate investigation of state systems by the Attorney General and Auditor General.

PennDOT to Offer Special Service Hours at 15 Real ID Centers on May 19

May 18, 2025 | exploreClarion

Nearly 60,000 have received a REAL ID during these events.

PennDOT to Hold REAL ID Events at 57 Locations on May 12

May 10, 2025 | exploreClarion

More than 50,000 Pennsylvanians have already used REAL ID Days as a convenient way to get a REAL ID.

REAL ID Deadline Approaching As PennDOT Expands Access Through Special Service Days

April 12, 2025 | exploreClarion

With less than a month to go, PennDOT is ramping up efforts to help residents get federally compliant IDs before May 7.

Great PA News Quiz: Tariff Talk, Real ID Adoption Rate, and a Pa.-Set Biopic

April 11, 2025 | Spotlight PA

In this week’s news quiz: A commissioner’s DUI charge, gender-affirming care protests, and the new, much-hyped “The Office”-themed restaurant near Scranton.

Special REAL ID Days to Be Held at Nearly 60 Driver License Centers on April 14

April 9, 2025 | exploreClarion

The April 14 REAL ID Days will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. at 57 locations.

REAL ID Enforcement Starts May 7; PennDOT Urges Travelers to Prepare

April 8, 2025 | Gavin Fish

PennDOT is reminding Pennsylvanians that a REAL ID or federally accepted identification will be required for domestic flights starting May 7.

Special REAL ID Days to Be Held at Over 50 Driver License Centers on April 7

April 1, 2025 | exploreClarion

The April 7 REAL ID Days will be held from 8:30 a.m.– 4:15 p.m. at 57 locations.

REAL ID Events Scheduled Across Pennsylvania on March 31

March 25, 2025 | Gavin Fish

PennDOT will host six REAL ID Days on March 31 to help residents prepare for the upcoming federal enforcement deadline.

REAL ID Days Return to Pennsylvania Driver License Centers on March 17

March 11, 2025 | Gavin Fish

PennDOT will open select centers for special REAL ID processing events ahead of the May 7 federal deadline.

PennDOT Reminds Residents to Prepare for May 7 REAL ID Deadline

March 4, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Pennsylvania travelers will need a REAL ID or alternative identification to board domestic flights starting May 7.

PennDOT to Host ‘REAL ID Day’ at Clarion Driver License Center

October 4, 2024 | exploreClarion

More than 2.5 million Pennsylvanians have chosen to opt into the REAL ID program.

Shapiro Administration, TSA Remind Pennsylvanians of Federal REAL ID Deadline

June 7, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

REAL ID-compliant ID required for commercial flights beginning May 7, 2025

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