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…
Pennsylvania House again debates raising the minimum wage
The wage remains at $7.25, the lowest among surrounding states. HARRISBURG, Pa. — The debate over the minimum…
Mayor Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to fund Philadelphia public schools
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1…
Ardmore Among Nation’s Top 10 Places To Live, Per New Rankings
ARDMORE, PA — Ardmore is the “best” place to live in Pennsylvania and one of the top 10…
Pennsylvania State Police release ‘IUPatty’s’ arrest numbers
Pennsylvania State Police have released the number of arrests made over ‘IUPatty’s’ weekend in Indiana County. The non-university-sanctioned…
Penn State Faculty unionization election set for April 1 to May 6
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State faculty will vote on whether to unionize following a petition filed by…