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As utility bills rise in Pennsylvania, clean energy is increasingly seen as an affordable local solution
“We should not view energy affordability as a privilege, but as a right.”
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“We Ain’t Buying It” boycotts target these Pa. retailers during holiday shopping season
The “We Ain’t Buying It” are aimed at Target, Home Depot and Amazon for their adherence to right-wing politics.
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Explore indoor winter magic during Hershey Gardens Christmas tree walk
See the work of 10 regional designers as they unwrap their joy on a collection of indoor Christmas trees along a snowy pathway during the Christmas Tree Showcase opening in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory at Hershey Gardens opening Nov. 21. The trees were decorated by the following Central Pennsylvania designers: Blooms by Vickrey, Camp Hill…
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Preschools, daycares feel ‘double whammy’ impact of budget issues. How they managed
They took out loans just to keep classrooms running. Now, as Pennsylvania’s budget impasse ends, early childhood centers are bracing to repay the debt – with interest. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Nov. 12 approved a state budget deal by a 156-47 vote that boosts early childhood education funding; Gov. Josh Shapiro later signed it into law. The…
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New shoppers guide directs people to products made in PA
As holiday shopping ramps up, Pennsylvania small businesses said growing interest in American-made gifts is giving local manufacturing a boost.
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HACC professors and faculty ratify contract after prolonged negotiations
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) staff voted 94% in favor of ratifying their first contract.
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This Pa. lawmaker refused discharge petition to restore federal workers’ union rights
There is a bipartisan push to restore union rights for 1 million federal workers, but this vulnerable Pennsylvania lawmaker is sitting on the sidelines.
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PSEA backs phone-free policy to boost student learning
As a growing number of states move to restrict student cellphone use in classrooms, the Pennsylvania State Education Association is advocating for legislation which would mandate strict limits on use of mobile devices in schools.
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From farm fields to server farms, York County grapples with potential data center invasion
From farm fields to server farms, York County grapples with potential data center invasion.
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How Pennsylvania’s first trans mayor-elect used a ‘good neighbor’ campaign to win
This story by Spencer Macnaughton, Sam Donndelinger, and Taya Strauss was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet. On Nov. 4, Erica Deuso made history when she became the first openly transgender mayor-elect of Pennsylvania, a milestone for inclusive political campaigns. Deuso won nearly 65% of the vote and was part of…
