Democrats retained their slim majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday after voters elected a former school board member to represent them in a Philadelphia suburb that has been trending more to the left.
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Shapiro and lawmakers celebrate historic funding for public defenders
Gov. Josh Shapiro along with Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Democratic leaders gathered in the Governor’s Reception Room at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Monday to celebrate historic funding for indigent defense services.
Is your drinking water safe, Pennsylvania? Check the interactive map to find out.
A study released last summer by J.D. Power ranked Pennsylvania’s tap water as the sixth worst in the nation, and found that 33% of the state’s rivers and streams failed to meet water quality standards.
Here’s how Pennsylvania’s infrastructure has benefited from some major federal investments
Two signature pieces of legislation from President Joe Biden, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, have provided funding for $14.8 billion in public infrastructure and clean energy projects throughout the commonwealth.
How fixing school buildings became ‘incredibly personal’ for one PA lawmaker
Cleaning Pennsylvania’s toxic and aging school buildings is a cause State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler has championed since she was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2018.
Hoot, hoot, hooray! Where to celebrate Superb Owl Sunday in Pennsylvania
From kid-friendly events, to brunches, to nighttime “owl prowls,” owl enthusiasts will have multiple opportunities to celebrate Superb Owl Sunday in Pennsylvania, on game day and throughout the remainder of February.
Taylor Swift’s viral TNT bracelet? It’s from Lancaster
Wove, a veteran-owned Lancaster-based custom jewelry company has seen its sales increase by 2,000% since Swift was spotted wearing one of its handcrafted diamond bracelets during the AFC Championship Game last month.
Pennsylvania House committee holds hearing on legalizing marijuana
Cannabis industry officials testified in front of the Pennsylvania House Health Committee on Monday and laid out a vision of what adult-use cannabis could look like in the commonwealth.
Prosecutor: Suspect accused of killing and beheading father in Bucks County wanted to speak with Gov. Shapiro
Bucks County D.A. Jennifer Schorn said Friday that Justin Mohn “was of clear mind in his purpose and what he was doing” when he allegedly beheaded his father Tuesday, then posted a video filled with extremist rants online.
Bucks County beheading video was on YouTube for hours: What took so long to take it down?
Justin Mohn, 32, was charged with first-degree murder and abusing a corpse after he beheaded his father, Michael, and publicized it in a 14-minute YouTube video where he called his father a traitor to his country and encouraged violence against government officials.
We asked, you answered: What should Gov. Shapiro prioritize in Pennsylvania’s new budget?
With the governor having previewed two of his main objectives for Pennsylvania’s upcoming budget — overhauling the state’s higher ed system and increasing public transportation funding — we asked our newsletter readers to sound off on what they wanted to see Shapiro prioritize in the state’s new budget.
Man accused of beheading his father in Bucks County home and posting gruesome video online
Justin Mohn reportedly murdered his father in the home they shared, then posted a video where he said his father “is now in hell for eternity as a traitor to his country” and called for “a second American Revolution.”
Puff, puff, pass: Why Pennsylvania hasn’t legalized recreational marijuana yet
Even with a Democratic majority in the state House and a governor who supports it, Pennsylvania remains one of the only states in the region to not have a legal recreational marijuana market.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court says abortion care is protected by the state constitution
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court also issued a decision forcing a lower court to take up a challenge to the commonwealth banning Medicaid funds to cover abortion costs.
Shapiro proposes $282 million plan to fund SEPTA, other public transit
Philadelphia area residents who rely on public transportation may face fare increases and service cuts if Pennsylvania lawmakers cannot agree on SEPTA funding.
We asked, you answered: Where do you stand on schooling during snow days?
Should schools pivot to virtual learning on snow days or give the kids and teachers a good, old-fashioned day off?
Will Pennsylvania see another “red mirage” in the 2024 election?
Pennsylvanians may witness another scenario where former President Donald Trump ends Election Day with a lead, but eventually loses due to mail-in ballots being counted.
Here’s how candidates make it on Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary ballot
Pennsylvania’s signature collection period to obtain access to the 2024 primary ballot is underway.
The number of guns found at Pennsylvania airports increased by more than 25% last year
A big reason for the spike was the record number of guns detected at Philadelphia International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport.
Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee
Democrats in majority control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced several gun control measures Wednesday.
VIDEO: Biden volunteers at Philabundance for MLK day
President Joe Biden traveled to Philadelphia on Monday to mark Martin Luther King Jr. day by volunteering at Philabundance. Biden chatted with volunteers at the hunger relief organization as he helped to box food alongside new Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker. It...
It’s official: Pennsylvania is home to the best snow-tubing hill in the country
Camelback Resort in the Poconos, celebrated for its exceptional snow sports offerings, has recently earned the accolade of being named the no. 1 place for snow tubing in the USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2023. The Tannersville resort is just a...
Biden touts Allentown’s comeback, funding for local projects
The city of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley is a dynamic economy, and the way that [Biden’s] investments have been made into municipal governments has been awesome,” Tuerk said.
Five PA school districts to get 120 clean energy buses via Biden’s infrastructure law
The commonwealth will receive at least $47.3 million from President Biden’s infrastructure law to deliver 120 new no- or low-emission school buses in school districts across the commonwealth.
We asked, you answered: What would you like to see the state Legislature accomplish in 2024?
Establish a livable minimum wage? Make significant progress toward legalizing marijuana for recreational use? Stronger gun safety legislation? Find out what your fellow Pennsylvanians want lawmakers in Harrisburg to get done in 2024.
Opinion: Every Abortion Story is Unique
My personal experience, anyone’s personal experience, is unique and the broad brush that anti-abortion politicians paint with hurt us all.
Heavy rains and high winds will impact Pennsylvania Tuesday
Wind advisories have been issued throughout Pennsylvania, with a flood watch taking effect Tuesday afternoon in the eastern part of the state. Rains could total 4 inches in some areas.
Democratic hopefuls cite Jan. 6 as main reason to challenge Scott Perry
Two Democratic frontrunners looking to challenge Congressman Scott Perry in November cite the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol as one of their main reasons to run against the congressman.
Which movies were filmed in Pennsylvania?
More movies were shot right here in the commonwealth than many of us probably realize. Here’s a rundown of some of the more well known ones.
10 Pennsylvanians make Forbes’ list of richest people in US
A Republican mega-donor, a candy bar heiress, and the owners of two Philly sports teams are among those repping the commonwealth on Forbes’ most recent ranking of the richest people in the US.