Blue 'Tsunami' Hits PA: 5 Key Takeaways From Historic Election

Seats held by the GOP since the 1950s flipped to Democratic control Tuesday night in a sweeping rebuke of President Trump's second term.

As Campaign Winds Down, Rep. Scott Perry Gets Biblical With ‘Good Vs. Evil' Pitch

Perry was joined by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in Dauphin County.

PA's Act 1 Guarantees Help For Formerly Incarcerated Students. Some Say It's Falling Short.

In Philadelphia, where youth gun arrests rose dramatically after the pandemic, the stakes are particularly high.

933K Mail-In Ballots Already Returned In PA: Latest Data

Early returns are streaming in across Pennsylvania. A glance at what the data thus far tells us:

Data Centers Are ‘Front And Center' In PA's Competitive Congressional Elections

But with bipartisan opposition growing, it’s still unclear how the issue will affect the midterm results.

City, State Employees Are Proud Of Their Work But Face Burnout, Harassment

Justin Hubly, executive director of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, leads a news conference in December 2023 in Lincoln.

Pennsylvania Ranks No. 39 in State Finances, Receives D Grade

Pennsylvania has a Taxpayer Burden™ of $8,800 per taxpayer, according to Truth in Accounting’s 2026 Financial State of the States report.

Ukrainians And Sudanese With Temporary Legal Status Will Keep Protections For Now

The second-largest population of Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans in the country lives in Pennsylvania.

2026 PA Midterm Election Guide

Some of the nation's most consequential elections are here in Pennsylvania. Details on races, voting, polling places, and more:

Social Security COLA For 2027 Revealed: Here's How Much More PA Seniors Will Get

A cost-of-living adjustment was announced Wednesday by the Social Security Administration.

Powered By Spikes In Energy Prices, Inflation Surges To 3.7%

Gas is now up 34% for the year, and fuel oil, which includes diesel, is up 72% as the Iran war drags on.

Power Grid Emergency Declared In PA: What It Means

Officials hope the move helps prevent blackouts as the grid faces extreme strain.

Philly Area Housing Market Sees A Surprising Shift In Buyer Behavior

The housing market continues to struggle as the number of canceled deals spikes.

Shapiro, Garrity Debate Skill Games As Zero Hour For The Industry Closes In

The gambling devices must be removed from establishments by Oct. 13 under a state Supreme Court ruling.

Abandoned Mines Pose Hidden Risks Across PA

Many mines operated in the 1800s and early 1900s, when records were incomplete or nonexistent.

What The Average PA Earner Actually Makes In 2026

The national unemployment rate continues to rise.

Hepatitis A Outbreak Confirmed In PA, 3 Other States

The outbreak, which has hospitalized dozens, has been tied to this seafood, the CDC said.

32-Hour Workweek Proposal: How Likely Is It For PA Employees?

As more and more jobs are taken by AI, it's vital that workers share in the advantages of increased productivity, advocates say.

Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What PA Residents Should Know

The number of rabid animals is on the rise across the country, officials warn.

PA Leaders Sound Alarm Over Surging AI Powers That Could 'Kill Us All'

A growing chorus of leaders are speaking up after another leading AI researcher publicly resigned in protest last week.

What PA Lawmakers Are Saying About $5K ‘Trump Dividends’

The controversial proposal would send $5,000 to every adult American...if Republicans win the midterm elections this fall.

Health Officials Give Important Update On Parasite Outbreak In PA

The record-setting cyclospora outbreak left hundreds across the state sickened as authorities scrambled to trace its origins.

Schools, Libraries In Pa. And Elsewhere Sound Alarm Over Potential Changes To Federal Internet Program

Advocates are wary of what changes to the E-Rate program could spell for how schools and libraries operate.

On The 25th Anniversary Of 9/11, Capital-Star Editor Remembers The Heroes Of Flight 93

“I think it’s important, 25 years later, to remember what they did and why they did it. They acted on a day that America was under attack."

West Nile Virus Cases Grow In Active Mosquito Year: What To Know In PA

Rates of mosquito-borne disease are higher than they've been in two decades.

SNAP Cuts Could Lead To Kids Losing Free School Breakfast And Lunch

Many students who receive free school meals automatically qualify because their household participated in SNAP or Medicaid.

Democrats Aim To Emulate Republicans In Building State Power In Pa. And Across The Country

Attention on state policymaking has heightened as Democrats see the potential to flip hundreds of state legislative seats this November.

Remembering The ‘Visionary' Author Of Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment

“Frank was driven,” Kury's former administrative aide Michael Aumiller said. “That’s the way he’s been all through his life.”

Appeals Court Upholds Ban On Immigration Enforcement At Some Churches In Pa. And Other States

The plaintiffs include the Religious Society of Friends and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, which has a church in York.

What To Know About New PA Executive Order On Data Centers

The announcement came Tuesday amid uproar from both Republicans and Democrats over data center development.

Parasite Cases Increasing In PA: See Latest Data, Products To Avoid

The diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to expand in Pennsylvania.

Pa. Poised To Lead In Quantum Computing Field, State Lawmakers Hear

The Commonwealth’s seven top-level research universities have formed the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory to collaborate

Pennsylvania Confronts An Unfamiliar Climate Hazard: Wildfire Smoke

Unhealthy air is making a comeback in the Keystone State, driven by a warming planet and wildfires raging far away.

More Data Center Proposals Keep Coming To Pennsylvania. So Does The Outcry.

In response to souring public opinion on data centers, Pennsylvanians have flocked to grassroots Facebook groups.

Pa. State Police Are Covering More Municipalities Than Ever. Can Recruitment And Funding Keep Up?

Municipalities across Pennsylvania are shuttering their local police departments, requiring the state police to expand coverage.

Coming To Some Of Pennsylvania's Most Picturesque Places: Data Centers

In the Poconos, people fear planned data centers could ruin beloved landscapes and pristine waterways.

Pennsylvania Among States Suing The Trump Administration Over Plan To Share Antipoverty Program Data

The change will cost states extra time and money and chill participation in a program that benefits some 2.4 million people nationwide.

Penn State And WHYY Finalize WPSU Deal, Submit Paperwork To FCC

FCC approval is needed before the transfer can be completed.

PA Cyclosporiasis Cases Rapidly Increasing

Reporting lags behind actual case totals, officials say.

PA Economy Ranked Among Nation's Worst In New Analysis

Pennsylvania's ranking shows it still has work to give residents the services they need, according to a new report.