Chronic Absenteeism Up 11 Percent In PA Schools Since Pandemic Onset

The number of students who are chronically absent from school jumped up since the onset of the pandemic.

Here Are The Odds Of Hitting A Deer In PA: How To Avoid It This Season

Deer are making some of the more isolated stretches of urban highway more dangerous this time of year.

17 Day Hunt For Kevin Bacon—The Pig — Ends: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news: New details in triple shooting, man accused of giving teen meth, sexual assault and man dragged 400 feet in hit-and-run.

Panera Adds Warning To Lemonade After Death: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news: Father/son killed by rolling car, hatchet-wielding man captured, New Kids On the Block back in PA.

Synagogue Massacre Marked: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news: Nurses prepare to strike, murder charge in journalist's death, armed guards in every school.

Bam Margera Assault Trial Set: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news: Mama Kelce shirts on sale, charges reinstated on Philly cop, radio host may quit over Phillies loss.

Accused Killer Leaps From Window: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news: Fatal crash, whiskey lottery and Eagles Christmas album.

Caffeinated Lemonade Killed Student, Suit Says: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news: Gordon Ramsay tosses chef, BLINK 182 concert and preparations for Phillies revelry.

Orionid Meteor Shower Peak Nears: When To See Fireballs In PA

The Orionid meteor shower peak this weekend is worth getting outside for, weather permitting.

Pet Parade, OctoberFeast: 5 Events This Weekend In Southeast PA

There is plenty to do, even if the weather looks a little dreary in the Philadelphia region this weekend. Here's what we found:

Accused Cop Killers Extradited: 5 Must-Read Stories

Also in the news: Car crashes into post office, ex-school director jailed, Queen guitarist stans for Phillies.

New Nor'Easter Forecast For Philly Area's Weekend

Latest track shows an earlier start—and earlier finish—to the seventh consecutive weekend of wet weather.

Kevin Bacon—The Pig, Not The Actor—Missing: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news: $11 NLCS tickets, two murder charges in killing of Philly officer and 1,000 nurses set to strike.

PA Man Shot Father Over Broken Weedwhacker: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news: New tush push patent, playoff magic and infamous pink hat rioter sentenced.

Large Cat Sighting Prompts State Police Alert: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news: Student overcomes bullying, woman critically stabbed, and a man convicted of the sexual assault and murder of a toddler.

Daylight Saving Time 2023: When To Turn Clocks Back In Pennsylvania

Here is when you will get to "fall back" and reclaim that extra hour of sleep.

Mass Shooting Motive | Snowy Winter Ahead: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news this week: Woman killed as officer fires at fleeing driver; graphic mailers heat up school board race.

Woman Killed After Fleeing Traffic Stop: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: Serial Home Depot theft suspect arrested; GOP lawmakers introduce anti-looting bill; new game day grub.

$2M Powerball Winner In PA, As CA Player Takes $1.76B Jackpot

Pennsylvania didn't hit the jackpot, but one player did take home a sizable prize from the historic Powerball drawing Wednesday.

Mass Shooting Motive Revealed: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news: Factory explosion death report, graphic school board election mailers, and hazmat clears out a daycare.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.73B: Odds, Ticket Deadline In PA

Wednesday’s jackpot is the second-largest in U.S. lottery history, after more than 3.7 million people tried to win the jackpot Monday.

PA Lottery Player Wins Big As Powerball Soars To $1.73B

While all eyes were on the Powerball jackpot this weekend, one Pennsylvania player scored a seven-figure prize from Mega Millions.

Mass Shooting Victim Update: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also: A new report assigns blame in chocolate factory explosion, a 69-year-old woman is killed by police and a Red October Rally.

Mom Charged In Baby's Death | Biker Booked: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news this week: Journalist murdered in home; postseason Phillies inspire Wawa hoagie deals; Pennsylvania's richest residents.

PA MacArthur Fellow Receives $800,000 ‘Genius Grant’

A Pennsylvania visual artist is among 20 new recipients of prestigious fellowships from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Shootout With Police Claims Man’s Life: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: Rematch loading for Phillies; airport nears gun confiscation record; dog attack leaves man in critical condition.

2 Big Winners In PA As Powerball Jackpot Grows To $1.4B: See Where

Once again, the jackpot went unclaimed. But two Keystone State players did win some lesser prizes in Wednesday's Powerball drawing.

West Manchester Township Fire Department to Host “Truck Touch” Event

The West Manchester Township Fire Department is hosting their annual Fire Prevention Week event, "Truck Touch," on Saturday, October 7.

Window-Busting Biker Booked, Cops Say: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: Woman accused of stabbing boyfriend over alleged romance with mom; efforts to move up PA primary; worm-eating contest.

Emergency Alert Test Wednesday In PA: What You Need To Know

Officials are preparing for a test of the nation’s high-level “presidential” emergency alert system, in case of a national emergency.

Wednesday Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $1.2B: What To Know In PA

Daydreaming of that $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot? Here's when ticket sales end for Wednesday's drawing in Pennsylvania.

PA Nurse Accused Of Killing A Third Patient: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: WWII pilot's remains identified; doctor charged with inappropriately touching sleeping patient; cops seek car smasher.

Teen Charged In Fatal Highway Crash: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: Body found in public water feature; Phillies begin Wild Card Series; men charged for multiple explosions.

UPenn Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize For Work On COVID Vaccines

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman​—​both professors at UPenn—​have been praised for crucial discoveries in the development of mRNA vaccines.

$1M Powerball Ticket Sold In PA As Jackpot Rises Above $1B

A Pennsylvania player matched all five white balls drawn to score the $1 million prize, but no one hit the jackpot on Saturday.

Winning $3M Lottery Ticket Sold At PA Grocery Store

The lucky winner purchased a Mega Stacks scratch-off ticket, a $30 game that offers multiple top prizes of $3 million.

Woman Set Boyfriend On Fire, Police Say: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in the news this week: Coach accused of sexual abuse; Springsteen postpones more shows; woman attacked with fish tank.

Woman Beaten With Fish Tank, Bike, Police Say: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: Popular deep-dish pizza place closing; PA 2-year-old killed by parent's vehicle; teen "on the run" is arrested.

Woman Set Boyfriend On Fire, Police Say: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: Phillies playoff ticket details; ex-girlfriend of accused PA trooper speaks out; check real estate trends by ZIP.

Basketball Coach Charged With Child Sex Crimes: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: PA sues in Amazon lawsuit; sex offender charged with raping woman he met online; flight attendant found dead in hotel.