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.

PA School Cell Phone Bans: What Parents Need To Know Before Classes Start

Critics say cell phones in school lead to social development issues, learning deficiencies, lack of focus, and more.

Gov. Shapiro Walks A Fine Line On Climate. His Opponent Just Wants To Drill.

As cash flows into the Pennsylvania governor’s race, ethical questions over Stacy Garrity’s fracking income loom.

Pro-Data Center Industry Group Behind Ad Campaign In Oregon, Pennsylvania And Five Other States

Oregon Connects paid for the Oregon ads, while a similar promotional campaign in Pennsylvania is sponsored by Pennsylvania Connects.

Here’s How Much More PA Drivers Have Paid For Gas Since Iran War Began

Nationwide, Americans paid about $56.4 billion more for gasoline from Feb. 28 through July 12 than they would have before the war.

State Jobless Rates Remain Stable In June As Men's World Cup Helps In Some Areas

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was at 4.1 percent.

Pennsylvania Ranks Last In New Study Of 18-Year-Olds' Voter Registration Rates

Only 22% of 18-year-old Pennsylvanians are registered to vote, but advocates say there are ways to boost that number.

Democrats Have A Shot At Flipping State Legislatures In Pa. And Across The Country

For Democrats, statehouse races provide a critical opportunity to oppose policies enacted by the federal government’s GOP trifecta.

2026 PA Budget Passed Into Law: What It Does, What It Doesn't Do

Weeks of partisan gridlock have resulted in an unhappy compromise.

Measles Cases Rising In Philly Region: What To Know

"We also expect more cases in the future," local officials shared.

Nearly Half A Million PA Children Considered 'Food Insecure'

Large populations of children in Pennsylvania may not be getting enough to eat this summer.

Food Stamp Changes Will Cost States Billions, Raising Fears About SNAP's Future

Analyses of newly released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows states could be on the hook for more than $9 billion.

Job Training But No Guaranteed Jobs: Why Pa.'S Investment In Pre-Apprenticeships Is Complicated

A statewide effort looks to expand pre-apprenticeships, which provide job training to high school students and recent graduates.

More States Try To Give Patients Relief From Medical Debt

A recent survey found that 46% of adults reported struggling to pay for medical care last year.

America's 250th Birthday Is On Sale. Where's All That Merch Money Going?

Included in a premier collectible line is a $8,000 painting by Pittsburgh-based “speed painter” Cody Sabol.

Philly's 6ABC Under Threat From Trump Admin, Battling To Stay On Air

President Trump's Federal Communications Commission is reviewing broadcast licenses for several stations.

The PA State Employees Making $400K Per Year: Latest Data

Enormous gaps in income persist among state employees in Pennsylvania.

Federal Gas Tax Suspension Considered: Here's How Much PA Drivers Would Save

Gas prices have soared in Pennsylvania since the conflict with Iran began.

What SNAP Ruling Means For Food Aid Benefits In PA

“Make America Healthy Again” advocates have been working to ban the use of food stamps on candy and soda.

Primary Care Medics: Lessons From The Military Might Help Close Healthcare Gaps In Rural Pa.

Federal rural healthcare dollars supercharge the initiative, which seeks to expand the reach of primary care physicians.

U.S. Steel Pledges Up To $2.5 Billion In Upgrades To Mon Valley Works In Allegheny County

After the Pittsburgh-based company’s purchase by Nippon Steel, the metals icon says it will secure the region’s place in the industry.

Pennsylvania Earns 68/100 in New Financial Transparency Ranking

According to new national report by Truth in Accounting

Migrants Detained At ICE Facilities In Pa. And Elsewhere Launch Hunger Strikes To Protest Conditions

A hunger strike reportedly erupted last month at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Clearfield County.

Gov. Shapiro Has A Plan To Make Data Centers Bring Their Own Energy. Now Comes The Hard Part.

Making AI data centers cover the costs of their energy use requires help from legislators and others beyond Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reach.

More Megachurches Want To Be Your Alma Mater

Religiously affiliated small colleges are battling the same existential pressures as non-religious liberal arts colleges nationwide.

New Law Would Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent In PA

Legislation that could permanently set Pennsylvania clocks to daylight saving time is gaining traction.

Billionaire And Republican Megadonor Is Funding Scholarships For Students At Closing Philly Schools

The scholarships will award $8,000 each year through high school graduation for 500 students.

Pennsylvania Won't Test Internet-Connected E-Pollbooks In 2026 Primary

Some county election officials were excited for the new capabilities, but now they won’t get them until at least 2027.

New PA Superintendent Salary Report Released: These 7 Make $300K+

More than 200 superintendents around Pennsylvania make more than $200,000 annually, new state data shows.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling On Cast Vote Records Creates Uncertainty For Counties

The court ordered counties to release granular data on individual ballots; some are unsure if they can comply and still keep choices secret.

Pennsylvania Is Getting $193M For Rural Health. What Comes Next?

The state’s $193 million award is designed to help offset the $20 billion the state is expected to lose in Medicaid dollars.