Big Tech’s soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive Coal-fired power plants, long an increasingly money-losing proposition in the U.S., are becoming more valuable now that the... Police & Fire 30 Apr 2025 | 04:29
Pennsylvania governor reopens fire-damaged official residence to public as cleanup goes on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reopened the governor’s official residence to the public Tuesday for an Easter egg hunt barely... Police & Fire 30 Apr 2025 | 04:14
On Friday, April 8, Pennsylvania joined states across the country in lighting up landmarks, homes and civic spaces (such as the Capitol Building in Harrisburg) as part of Two Lights for Tomorrow, a national initiative marking the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s historic ride and the dawn of America’s journey toward independence. Photo by Jon Ferreras Harrisburg. Pennsylvania lights the way in National Semiquincentennial Tribute Pennsylvania joined states across the country on Friday, April 18, in lighting up landmarks, homes and civic spaces as part... Local News 20 Apr 2025 | 01:43
The Pennsylvania Governor’s residence, built in 1968, did not have sprinklers, Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline said. He estimated the damage could be in the millions of dollars. Photos provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Judge denies bail for man accused of setting fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence A man who allegedly scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and set fire to the Pennsylvania... Local News 16 Apr 2025 | 11:19
Shapiro Administration urges drivers to put the phone down The Shapiro Administration is urging motorists to avoid all distractions, put down the phone while driving and be aware of... Local News 02 Apr 2025 | 07:59
Jeff Olsommer will ‘fight to get things done for all in our district’ I am the president and assistant fire chief of the Hawley Fire Department and am absolutely supporting Jeff Olsommer for... Letters to the Editor 15 Oct 2024 | 03:34
State Republicans plan to introduce legislation to combat deadly tranq epidemic. Photo illustration by Randy Laybourne on Unsplash. State Republicans unveil legislation to combat deadly tranq epidemic Tranq is an animal tranquilizer officially called Xylazine that is being laced into street narcotics like fentanyl. “It is... Local News 13 Sep 2023 | 04:10
A Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children Children who lived closer to natural gas wells in heavily drilled Pennsylvania were more likely to develop a relatively rare... Local News 16 Aug 2023 | 05:50
The Pennsylvania State Police has announced a 60-day pilot program at Troop H in Carlisle, designed to ensure department readiness for implementing body-worn cameras. The department has entered into a five-year contract with Arizona-based Axon to provide body-worn cameras. Provided photo. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania State Police launch body-worn camera initiative Col. Christopher Paris, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, has announced the beginning of a pilot program designed... Local News 07 Aug 2023 | 07:43
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting 10th -12th grade students from around the state to help keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful through the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program. Pictured here are some of the Young Ambassadors at work. Provided photo. PennDOT and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are looking for young environmentalists to help keep the Commonwealth clean The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting 10th -12th grade students... Local News 02 Aug 2023 | 07:08
PennDOT and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting 10th -12th grade students from around the state to help keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful through the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program. PennDOT, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful seek high school students for Young Ambassadors Program The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting 10th -12th grade students... Entertainment 02 Aug 2023 | 06:58
Under a program announced this week by Gov. Josh Shapiro, organizations doing infrastructure work - such as repairing roads and bridges, replacing lead pipes and expanding high speed internet - could receive up to $40,000 for each new worker they train. Photo illustration by by Tayeb MEZAHDIA from Pixabay. Harrisburg. Shapiro says millions will go to help train workers for infrastructure projects Pennsylvania will direct up to $400 million in federal money over the next five years to reimburse organizations that train... Local News 02 Aug 2023 | 04:42
State budget stalemate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and lawmakers drags into its fourth week Counties in Pennsylvania are preparing to get by without payments for some of the social services they carry out as a state... Local News 26 Jul 2023 | 05:03
Earlier this month, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the first bill of his Administration - Act 1 of 2023, a first-of-its-kind law in the nation that will require insurers to cover preventive breast and ovarian cancer screenings for high-risk women at no cost. He was joined by legislative leaders from both parties and breast cancer survivors and advocates from all across the Commonwealth for the signing of this historic legislation. Photo provided by PAcast. Governor signs the bipartisan legislation to provide breast cancer screenings for free in Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the first bill of his Administration - Act 1 of 2023, a first-of-its-kind law in the nation that... Local News 08 May 2023 | 08:14
Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes Pennsylvania House A bill to broaden protections for LGBTQ+ people passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives on this week - the... Local News 03 May 2023 | 08:17
