PA Poised To Reform Its Unemployment Compensation System

A pending law will alter several significant aspects of the state's unemployment compensation program.

Taxes Rising In PA's 2nd-Largest School District

The largest school district in Western PA has approved a tax increase. Get the details here.

PA House Passes Just 65 New Laws In 2025, Less Than Half Of Last Year

Far fewer laws were adopted in Pennsylvania this year as compared to last year, but dozens were approved. Patch provides details on them.

Subpoenas Issued For PA Gov. Shapiro Home Improvement, Flight Records

A state Senate panel is looking into home renovations made at Gov. Josh Shapiro's personal residence and his air travel records.

Massive Tax Hike Proposed For Pittsburgh Residents

A Pittsburgh City Council member is proposing dramatic hike in the city's property tax rate. Get teh details here.

Trump Administration Again Threatens PA SNAP Funding

Pennsylvania is among nearly two dozens states that could have their SNAP funding withheld by the Trump administration.

PA Gov. Shapiro Signs New Law Banning Hair Discrimination

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed the CROWN Act barring discrimination based on hair styling or religious-related hair coverings.

PA Gov. Shapiro Signs 5 Bills Into Law: See How They Could Impact You

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed into law five bills that significantly alter existing legislation. Get the details here.

Trump Accuses PA Lawmakers, Others Of Crimes: State, National Reactions

Here's the latest on President Donald Trump's suggestion that six Democratic lawmakers possibly should be killed for their views.

Trump Accuses 2 PA Lawmakers Of Crime 'Punishable By Death'

President Donald Trump has alleged that two PA congressional members are guilty of sedition, a crime that can result in execution.

Hundreds Of Millions Being Distributed To 5 PA Universities: Details Here

Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed into law a bill providing more than a half-billion dollars in state aid to five universities.

Sen. Fetterman Health Update

Patch provides an update on the serious heart event and fall that U.S. Sen. John Fetterman experienced on Thursday.

PA Budget Approved; Here Are Highlights Of $50B Spending Plan

After months of delay, Pennsylvania finally has a state budget. Here are some of its more notable details.

PA Gov. Shapiro Signs Multiple Bills Into Law

Find out here whom the newest Pennsylvania laws will impact.

Pittsburgh Government Leadership: Major Changes Afoot

Pittsburgh Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor already is beginning to shape city government. Get the details here.

Pittsburgh Elects New Mayor: Change Afoot For City

Pittsburgh has elected its 42nd mayor. Find out here what's next in store for the city.

PA Supreme Court Retention Election Winners Declared

Voters went to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of PA Supreme Court justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Doughery and David Wecht.

High Stakes PA Supreme Court Retention Election: What's On The Line

Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are up for a 10-year retention vote on Tuesday. Here's why that's important.

PA Gov. Shapiro Joins Lawsuit Suing Trump Administration Over SNAP Benefits

PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and 25 states are attempting to force the Trump administration to provide suspended SNAP benefits for November.

PA Gov. Shapiro Signs Multiple Bills Into Law

With Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's signature, several bills approved by the state Legislature have become law. Get the details here.

Well-Known PA Company Among Trump 'Big Beautiful Ballroom' Donors

A familiar PA company reportedly is contributing millions to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project.

Pittsburgh Civic Arena Site Redvelopment In Limbo

The Penguins have skated away from the opportunity to redevelop most of the old Civic Arena site. Patch provides the details.

Pittsburgh 2025 Election Voter Guide: Who's On Ballot, Where To Vote

Find out here what you need to know in Pittsburgh to vote in the Nov. 4 election.

Peters Township 2025 Election Guide: Who's On Ballot, Where To Vote

Find out here what you need to know in Peters to vote in the Nov. 4 election.

Cranberry Election Guide 2025: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

Find out here what you need to know in Cranberry to vote in the Nov. 4 election.

PA 2025-26 LIHEAP Program Delayed Due To Federal Government Shutdown

The LIHEAP program that hundreds of thousands of PA families rely on for help with their winter heating bills has been delayed.

SNAP Benefits Halted In PA Due To Gov't Shutdown

Millions of Pennsylvania residents will not receive SNAP benefits until the federal government shutdown ends.

Multiple PA High School Sports Teams Could Be Forced To Change Nickname

A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to do away with a sports team nickname that many people find offensive.

Pittsburgh Mayoral Race 2025: O'Connor, Moreno Battle It Out

In the Pittsburgh mayor's race, the Allegheny County controller takes on a former city police officer.

Major E-Bike Regulation Changes Proposed For PA

Pending legislation would overhaul how eBikes can operate in Pennsylvania. Patch provides the details.

PA Lawmaker Proposes New Law On Dining At Funeral Homes

A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants you to be allowed to dine in funeral homes. Patch provides the details.

New Laws To Impact Thousands Of PA Residents

Here are the new federal, state and city laws that recently have been enacted that many Pennsylvania residents should know about.

PA Fall Foliage: State Pledges To Provide Better Updates

Pennsylvania is seeking to better inform people about fall foliage beginning this year.

PA State Holiday To Honor Charlie Kirk To Be Proposed

A state legislator is seeking a formal state holiday to honor the late conservative speaker Charlie Kirk, who was shot to death last week.

Disaster Emergency Declared In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has issued an emergency declaration. Patch provides the details.

PA Driver's License, ID Cards Could Face Major Upheavel

A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to dramatically alter the way people can display their driver's license and identification cards.

PA Girl's Death Prompts Numerous Proposed Child Protection Laws

A Pennsylvania girl's death has prompted a number of proposed new laws to prevent similar occurrences.

PA Unveils New Data-Driven Parks Trail Website

Want to know the details on trails in Pennsylvania state parks? Patch provides the information.

PA Could Get New Specialty License Plate Option

A Pennsylvania legislator is proposing giving people another choice for their license plate. Patch provoides the details.

Formidable PA Official Declares Bid to Unseat Gov. Josh Shapiro

An elected Pennsylvania officer formally announced a challenge to Gov. Josh Shapiro next year.