Pennsylvania
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Franklin County passes ordinance to help towns regulate data centers
It was late January when Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst first asked county staff to look into the issue, and there have since been multiple discussions and two public hearings.
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New data shows where Pa. will face biggest worker shortages
Pennsylvania will face an acute shortage of educators and health care workers across all regions of the commonwealth in the next decade.
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Pittsburghers twice as likely to visit Erie as folks from Cleveland
Fifteen percent of every dollar spent in Erie County — that’s one dollar for every $6.66 spent — came out of a visitor’s wallet.
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Pa. can move ahead with broadband expansion after feds back down on wage dispute
The reversal removes what could have been a major roadblock to connecting roughly 130,000 Pennsylvania homes and businesses that still can’t get broadband.
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Erie keeps status as welcoming city for immigrants, refugees
Welcoming America encourages cities to become more inclusive regarding all residents, including immigrants and refugees. Erie was first named a welcoming city by the organization in 2020.
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8 summer celestial events PA stargazers won’t want to miss
The Pennsylvania summer sky will glow with full moons, meteor showers, an eclipse, and the “evening star.”
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Changes to U.S. citizenship rules create hurdles for Pennsylvanians
Immigration attorneys and advocates say a series of changes to the U.S. citizenship process is slowing, and in some cases freezing, citizenship pathways for thousands of immigrants across Pennsylvania.
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10 fun & affordable ways to spend Memorial Day weekend in PA
Whether you’re looking for an outdoor excursion or small town charm, here are 10 ways to spend a fun (and affordable!) Memorial Day weekend in Pennsylvania.
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How does Pa. compare to other states in per-student funding?
Public school spending per student hit record highs in the U.S. in 2024, and Pennsylvania’s levels topped most other states, according to new federal data.
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No discipline for Quakertown police, chief for ICE protest: Council
In a four-page statement, Council President Don Rosenberger defended Chief Scott McElree and the other officers in the clash between police and Quakertown students.
