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Penn State board deliberated its business in public more often this year, Spotlight PA analysis shows
The university’s governing body spent 22% of its public meeting time in 2025 discussing Penn...
Shapiro leaves Board of Pardons seat empty after concerns over member’s ‘inappropriate’ questioning
Outgoing member John Williams faced criticism from advocates after asking sexual questions and consistently voting...
Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves 1 dead and another critically injured
Two helicopters crashed midair in New Jersey on Sunday, killing one person and critically injuring...
Elder abuse agencies fail to mitigate risk as Shapiro admin defends system, touts changes
Critics believe Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich’s changes have relaxed oversight of county agencies and weakened...
At least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races
Supporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions.
Pa. road restrictions for winter storm Friday: Some tractor-trailers, other vehicles prohibited on these roads
PennDOT has announced a number of traffic restrictions ahead of Friday's winter storm.
Bucks County nursing home explosion: Rescuers rushed into flames to save residents after deadly blast
Construction crews and drones searched the rubble Wednesday of Bristol Health & Rehab Center, a...
Explosion at Bucks County nursing home kills at least 2; gas odor reported before blast
A thunderous explosion at a Bucks County nursing home collapsed part of the building, sent...
Delaware state trooper and suspect killed in shooting at DMV
A Delaware state trooper was killed along with the suspected gunman Tuesday during a shooting...
Every song has a Pa. connection on this holiday playlist
From religious hymns to classic covers by some of the commonwealth’s best known musicians, PA...
Penn State trustees lost access to board’s file-sharing service after Spotlight PA records request
As Penn State fights public disclosure of board documents, at least two trustees do not...
Ryan Mackenzie’s move on ACA subsidies shows how health care could dominate 2026 midterms in Pa.
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie’s move last week underscored the powerful political force that health care costs...
Expanding broadband in rural Pa. was complicated by rule changes and uncertainty in 2025
The $42.45 billion program was created in 2021 with bipartisan support and an ambitious goal:...
Trump move to reclassify marijuana stokes fresh debate on legalization in Pa.
The reactions of two prominent lawmakers showed the issue remains a polarizing one.
Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in Lehigh Valley, a critical swing area in 2026 midterms
Economic worries are a vulnerability for Republicans in swing congressional districts like the Lehigh Valley,...
How a Berks County family attacked by a rabid cat fell through gaps in Pa.’s animal control system
A family in Perry Township, which doesn’t provide animal control services, says it had to...
What Berks County residents need to know if they encounter a rabid animal
Rabies cases in Berks County have increased in recent years. Learn who to call for...
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, Dec. 19
High school basketball scores from across the state
After 26 years with Pa. state police, commissioner resigns to accept new role with FBI
The Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner is retiring from his role in January to pursue a...
Mental health care workers face too many needs and not enough money on the front line of Pa.’s self-made crisis
Mental health providers often know what works for the people they serve. But there’s not...
Hundreds of rapes in the State College area weren’t reported in public police data over nearly a decade
Over the span of nearly a decade, the State College Police Department underreported hundreds of...
From big cities to rural Pennsylvania: The ‘Shop Ladies of Brookville’ have brought flair to a small town
Each came for different reasons — a house, family, a slower pace — and together,...
JD Vance visits Lehigh Valley, live updates: After speech on economy, VP serves meals at Allentown Rescue Mission
Vice President JD Vance is visiting the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday for a speech on...
Caregivers in Pa. are celebrating a rare pay boost, but long-term funding issues linger
Public funding for child care, home services for older adults, and disability support will increase...
Here’s where JD Vance will be speaking in Lehigh Valley on Tuesday
The Republican vice president is expected to focus on the economy; it is part of...
PA Local Heroes: How a peace activist found her calling
Barbara Simmons is executive director of the Peace Center in Bucks County, a role she’s...
How data centers are driving up the cost of electricity — and what grid operators can do
Requiring data centers to generate their own electricity or agree to shutoffs at peak demand...
New Jersey declares emergency to ease propane delivery woes caused by Pa. facility disruption
Amid bitter cold, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency due...
Ryan Crosswell quit Trump’s DOJ. His resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress in Lehigh Valley
Ryan Crosswell is testing a different approach in his run for Congress in the Lehigh...
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, Dec. 12
High school basketball scores from across the state
Independent voters file lawsuit to end Pa. closed primary elections
A lawsuit by independent voters including commentator Michael Smerconish is seeking to end Pennsylvania's closed...
JD Vance coming to Lehigh Valley for speech on economy next week, after Trump’s visit to Poconos
Vice President JD Vance is expected to give a speech in the Lehigh Valley next...
Shapiro admin subpoenaed for records detailing use of public funds to upgrade gov’s private home
A committee led by Republican state Sen. Jarrett Coleman of Lehigh County voted along party...
Replay: President Donald Trump speaks at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Poconos
Watch Live: President Donald Trump speaks at Mount Airy Casino Resort on Tuesday evening to...
Federal judge in Allentown appears open to pardon argument in Pa. voter fraud cause
A federal judge in Allentown overseeing a criminal double-voting case appeared open to the defendant’s...
Here’s what to know ahead of President Trump’s Mount Airy event
President Donald Trump will speak Tuesday at a casino resort in the Poconos during his...
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, Dec. 5
High school basketball scores from around the Keystone State
At Lehigh University, Sen. Dave McCormick says Pennsylvania can lead AI boom: ‘I think our state is uniquely blessed’
Sen. Dave McCormick was at Lehigh University to discuss artificial intelligence and what it means...
PIAA football championship game scores
Scores from the PIAA football championship games this weekend at Cumberland Valley
Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze Americans
A White House official said Trump would be making the trip to discuss ending the...
Pa. alcohol sales drop for just the 2nd time in 30 years. Here’s why
Pennsylvania is not alone in seeing declining liquor sales.
PA road restrictions for winter storm Tuesday: Speed limits reduced, some vehicles prohibited on these roads
Speed limits will be reduced and tractor-trailers and other vehicles prohibited on a number of...
Pennsylvania loses hundreds of pharmacies after a law promised help
Lawmakers want to ensure the Shapiro admin is holding corporate middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit...
Skill games avoid regulation again in Pa. as gambling lobby war intensifies
A dispute over the level of taxation and accusations of retribution derailed another attempt to...
Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Friday, Nov. 28
High school basketball scores from across Pennsylvania
PIAA high school football scores from Friday, Nov. 28
PIAA high school football scores from the semifinal round
Lehigh Valley man accused of double voting in 2020 election says Trump pardon applies to him
Legal scholars say the suspect’s claim stems from “sloppy” language in the president’s proclamation.
Penn State asks Pa. Supreme Court to stop the release of internal trustee documents
The move is the latest in a yearslong dispute over records that the secretaries of...
Why marbles, playing cards and pingpong balls decide so many local Pa. races
Tie elections happen frequently in low-profile races. Some say reform is needed.
Pa. electricity prices rising Dec. 1: PPL, Met-Ed and PECO customers will see higher bills
Electric bills for those who do not competitively shop for their suppliers will increase starting...
What Pa.’s $50.1 billion budget does for rural hospitals, communities
The $50.1 billion state budget maintains previous spending on rural hospitals and boosts Medicaid programs,...
A Lehigh Valley lawmaker wants to increase solar on warehouse roofs. Here’s how
New warehouse and distribution centers in the state will need to ensure their roofs are...
Pennsylvania utility regulators propose special treatment for data centers
The wave of energy-hungry data centers cresting over an old utility grid is often described...
PA Local Heroes: The former refugee welcoming Pennsylvania’s newest arrivals
Khara Timsina knows how hard it can be to settle in a new country. Now...
Director of Penn State Cancer Institute resigns 1 day after Spotlight PA investigation about chemo errors, ‘toxic’ leadership
Penn State’s internal reviews found alarming lapses in Cancer Institute Director Raymond Hohl’s care of...
Pennsylvania high school football scores from Friday, Nov. 21
PIAA football scores from across the state
Lehigh Valley GOP senator threatens subpoenas over $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro’s private home
Drafts seek documents from the State Police describing construction, landscaping, and other security-related work at...
Trump administration threatens to withhold $75 million from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck drivers
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold nearly $75 million from Pennsylvania over what it...
Woman kidnapped for sex trade saved herself by stabbing driver on Pa. Turnpike, police say
A woman who was kidnapped, drugged and being trafficked stabbed her captor and fled on...
This Santa is not just there for humans. How he’s bringing joy — and money — to Lehigh Valley area pets
Santa famously checks whether kids are naughty or nice. The Real Pet Santa, however, only...
More on Spotlight PA’s Penn State Cancer Institute investigation
Spotlight PA contacted more than 150 people connected to the Penn State Cancer Institute, and...
Internal probes found chemo errors, delays, ‘toxic’ leadership by Penn State’s cancer chief
Raymond Hohl, the doctor chosen to lead Penn State to the highest standards, was a...
Barstool influencers pushed anti-tax message as Pa. lawmakers privately debated sports betting proposal
As top Pennsylvania lawmakers worked to reach a long-awaited budget deal, three Barstool Sports influencers...
Pennsylvania, its local governments are on track to use nearly all $13B in pandemic relief by end of 2026
Pennsylvania and its county and local governments are on track to spend nearly all of...
Voter support for Trump remains a wildcard as Pa. approaches major election for governor
Next year, Gov. Josh Shapiro will likely face Republican Stacy Garrity, a strong ally of...
Sen. John Fetterman released from Pittsburgh hospital after fall
Sen. John Fetterman posted a photo of himself to social media platform X on Saturday...
New Jersey man arrested in alleged ransacking of federal prosecutor Alina Habba’s office
A man has been arrested after federal officials alleged that he destroyed property while trying...
Pennsylvania high school football scores from Friday, Nov. 14
Football scores from across the state
Judge rules in Bryan Kohberger restitution dispute on anniversary of Idaho students’ deaths
The judge overseeing the Moscow college student murders case ordered Bryan Kohberger, who admitted to...
Person with baseball bat tried to confront New Jersey US Attorney Alina Habba at her office
A person with a baseball bat attempted to confront New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor at...
Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall near Pa. home
Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman has been hospitalized after a fall Thursday morning, his office...
Funding cuts, lawsuits, fear derailed Pa.’s plan to close state hospitals, invest in community mental health care
The state’s core program to close its psychiatric hospitals and shift care to less-restrictive community...
Pennsylvania ends budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate
Billions of dollars for Pennsylvania’s public schools and social services could soon start flowing after...
Pennsylvania’s top leaders have reached a $50.1 billion state budget deal, signaling a breakthrough in impasse
Pennsylvania’s top legislative leaders and Gov. Josh Shapiro have agreed to a $50.1 billion state...
Democrats may sacrifice climate program to break Pennsylvania’s budget impasse
Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a key climate change program, has been...
Northern lights seen in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania amid solar storms. Send us your photos
The Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania were treated to the ultimate light show in the sky...
Philadelphia airport passengers may have been exposed to measles, health officials warn
Passengers may have been exposed to the measles at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday, health...
Sen. Dave McCormick beckons ‘concerned’ New Yorkers to move to Pa. after Mamdani win
Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick released a video message Monday inviting Big Apple dwellers to...
The major cases awaiting decisions from Pa.’s highest courts
The state Supreme Court often has the final say on major policy decisions that affect...
Kyle Rittenhouse to speak at Republican rally in northeast Pennsylvania
NEPA Republicans plan to host a political rally at the Woodlands Inn and Resort later...
John Fetterman casts key vote in deal to end shutdown that other Democrats call ‘capitulating’
Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman saw seven of his colleagues move to his side on...
Owe more than $12,000 in unpaid Pa. Turnpike tolls? The Attorney General’s Office is coming after you
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has referred more than 100 egregious toll violation cases to the...
EMS funding crisis forces some Berks municipalities to consider new taxes, fees
As municipal leaders in Pennsylvania hold budget workshops for 2026, some have proposed or are...
Can Democrats in Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley carry strong election performance into 2026 midterms?
Democrats won up and down ballot in Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. What...
Pennsylvania high school football scores from Saturday, Nov. 8
Football scores from around the state
Former Pa. Senate leader who represented Lehigh and Berks counties remembered as champion for his constituents
Former Pa. Senate Leader David “Chip” Brightbill, who represented parts of Lehigh and Berks counties,...
System for determining if someone is mentally fit for trial in Pa. is in crisis, new report finds
The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept...
Pennsylvania high school football scores from Friday, Nov. 7
Football scores from around the state
Tractor-trailer carrying 7,000 chickens overturns in Pa.
A tractor-trailer carrying 7,000 chickens overturned in central Pennsylvania on Friday morning, shutting down two...
Shapiro visits Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank to decry federal nutrition-aid freeze
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited a Luzerne County food bank Thursday to sound the alarm about...
Election 2025: What happened with Chester County’s pollbook printing problem?
An error that affected the ability of tens of thousands of Chester County voters to...
With LIHEAP unavailable, Pennsylvania utilities pledge not to disconnect low-income customers this month
Then there is an annual winter moratorium on utility shutoffs that begins Dec. 1. That...
Pennsylvania Superior Court and Commonwealth Court election results: Democrats sweep races
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention elections weren't the only judicial elections being decided by voters...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention election results: All 3 Democratic judges hold seats
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection will get another term,...
Trump once again nominates Lehigh Valley billionaire Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator
President Donald Trump has decided to again nominate Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA...
How Pennsylvania voters reacted to big national spending on judicial retention
Parties and interest groups spent millions promoting their judicial retention priorities. Did they break through?
Lehigh Valley and PA election results: November 2025
Follow the latest election results from Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley for the November 2025...
Pennsylvania could keep its Democratic majority on Supreme Court or get partisan deadlock on the bench
The outcome will affect how the state Supreme Court could again be called on to...
Pennsylvania criminal case highlights problems with third-party voter registration drives
Election officials say third-party voter registration drives can result in canvassers submitting incomplete or invalid...