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.

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.