Philly adds protections for workers who are menstruating or going through menopause
The impact of cramps, hot flashes and brain fog on someone’s ability to work won’t be a fireable…
City Council legislation targets rising water bills and inaccurate meter reading
Philly residents could get some relief from rising water bills under new legislation that aims to address affordability and…
No tax hike in New Bethlehem | News
NEW BETHLEHEM – Although millage rates and property assessments are changing in 2026, New Bethlehem Borough Council members…
Matthew Dowling | Giving thanks – even for Pennsylvania politics | Columns
As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving – passing turkey, mashed potatoes, and maybe even a second…
Tennessee man sentenced for coercing Pittsburgh girl to engage in sexual activity – WPXI
PITTSBURGH — A Tennessee man will spend more than a decade imprisoned for coercing a Pittsburgh child to…
Pennsylvania food corporation to pay over $1 million penalty for violating Clean Water Act, DOJ says
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania food corporation will pay a penalty of over $1 million because of…
Funding cuts threaten people in Philly living with HIV
Philadelphia has many resources for those living with the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV — including testing, medical…
What’s in Pennsylvania’s new budget for K-12 schools?
A number of changes to K-12 school policy and funding are included in Pennsylvania’s 2025-2026 budget. Primarily, they’re…
Pennsylvania exits carbon emissions program in budget deal
Pennsylvania lawmakers voted on Wednesday to withdraw the state from a regional effort that cuts carbon emissions from…
SNAP payments resume in Pennsylvania after government shutdown ends – WPXI
After much back-and-forth, SNAP payments are resuming in Pennsylvania. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said…
Leaders Comment on Passing $50.1 Billion Pennsylvania State Budget | State
Today—representatives and senators voted on a state budget in Harrisburg… completing a task that was legally due on…
Local State Representatives on Passed State Budget | State
A budget is officially passed for the 2025-2026 fiscal year here in Pennsylvania as Republicans and Democrats finally…