Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on December 12, 1950)

Happy Birthday, Pete Jackson! You've spent countless years chasing down stories faster than most of us chase down coffee on a Monday morning. Your legendary tenure leading the Associated Press in Pennsylvania has left an indelible mark—proving that deadlines fear you more than politicians fear tough questions.

From breaking news to mentoring young journalists, your career is filled with highlights brighter than newsroom fluorescent lights at midnight. May your birthday be as timeless and memorable as your best headlines—and may you continue reporting life's adventures with the same wit and wisdom we've all come to admire. Cheers, Pete!