project approved with support from Gov. Shapiro
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A recently approved project could bring hundreds of miles of high tension power…
Proposal: Data centers should warn state regulators about water needs | Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – A bill that would provide Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection oversight of water withdrawal…
Philly mayor proposes $1 tax on Uber, Lyft to patch school district’s budget hole
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Philadelphia Mayor…
Jordyn Palmer named 2025-26 MaxPreps Pennsylvania High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year
Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school girls basketball. The tradition continues to…
Pennsylvania House again debates raising the minimum wage
The debate over the minimum wage is one of the longest running in all of Harrisburg. Its next…
Local governments, lawmakers and public advocates call for Right-to-Know update in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania legislature last overhauled the state’s open records law, known as Right-to-Know, nearly two decades ago. Now,…
Bethlehem police nab ‘Hammer Slammer’ accused of smashing car windshields
Bethlehem police say they have arrested the so-called “Hammer Slammer” believed to have smashed around 100 car windshields…
Pennsylvania sees 6% increase in deer harvest
Pennsylvania hunters killed an estimated 6% more deer during the 2025-26 season. The Pennsylvania Game Commission said on…
New Jersey man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting woman on Philadelphia-bound flight
A New Jersey man was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on…
Benny’s, Alter Bar add to downtown scene
The downtown Scranton restaurant landscape continues to evolve as two more establishments opened this month. Benny’s co-owners Corey…
Lead ammunition bill advances to U.S. Senate, raising debate in Pennsylvania
H.R. 556 would limit federal restrictions on lead ammunition, sparking debate over hunting access and wildlife protection. PENNSYLVANIA,…
Philadelphia Composting Network Expands to Nearly 30 Sites
The citywide composting program, led by Ash Richards within the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation department, aims to divert…