Crime & Safety
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AG Dave Sunday sues TikTok for ‘misrepresenting’ suitability for Pennsylvania teenagers
The state’s top prosecutor said the app is “intentionally designed … to be addictive to young people.”
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As Pa. crime rates fall to record lows, law enforcement flags ongoing challenges
Homicides fell by 23% between 2023 and 2024, which is near historic lows.
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Pa. state police are covering more municipalities than ever. Can recruitment and funding keep up?
Municipalities across Pennsylvania are shuttering their local police departments, requiring the state police to expand coverage.
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MontCo DA warns of ‘sophisticated’ new jury duty scam
The scammer has targeted multiple people in Montgomery County. At least one victim lost more than $23,000.
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From rising prices to rising fraud: Online scams cost Pennsylvanians billions in 2025
A new report ranks Pennsylvania seventh in the nation for scam losses, estimating residents lost $3.8 billion to online fraud last year.
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Erie County sees cyclosporiasis cases skyrocket during outbreak
Erie County’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has intensified, with county health officials reporting 68 new cases of the gastrointestinal disease July 20 and 21.
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Pa. included in Taylor Farms lettuce recall: What you need to know
Approximately 30 cases of the diarrhea-causing parasitic infection linked to Taylor Farms lettuce have been reported in Pennsylvania since May 1.
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Stomach bug causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea reported in Pa. What you need to know
The CDC is tracking a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of diarrhea.
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Extreme heat is blanketing Pennsylvania. Here’s how to stay safe
The brutal heat and humidity is expected to drive the heat index to up to 110 degrees each day across Pennsylvania through July 4, with Thursday and Friday predicted to be the most sweltering.
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Are fireworks legal in Pa.? What are the rules for July 4th
Do you know the laws regarding fireworks in Pennsylvania? Here’s a crash course, along with safety tips.
