Safety
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2 more measles-associated deaths confirmed in Pennsylvania
Both victims, an 18-year-old Mifflin County resident and a 40-year-old Jefferson County woman, were unvaccinated, according to state health officials.
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Heading into the woods this fall? Pa.’s tick risks are changing
Safeguarding yourself, and your pets, from ticks requires protecting yourself before, during, and after spending time outdoors in the fall, which is a busy time for adult ticks in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania set to receive $516M from Meta in landmark child safety reform settlement
The Keystone State joins dozens of others who will receive millions of dollars as the social media giant implements stricter rules for its youngest users.
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Franklin County officials, citizens clash over Flock cameras
Much like the fight against data centers, the backlash against AI-enabled Flock cameras has grown over the past year across Pennsylvania.
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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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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.
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State, local officials urge care as measles cases rise in Lebanon Co.
Over the past two months, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has identified 19 measles cases in Lebanon County, up from 12 cases the department reported in May.
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Gun safety voices to rally at Pennsylvania Capitol
Pennsylvanians are expected to gather in Harrisburg on June 2 for the annual End Gun Violence Advocacy Day, where they will urge state lawmakers to pass firearm restrictions supporters said would make communities safer.
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Former Gettysburg mayor faces new felony charges of sexual assault
Chad-Alan Carr, 48, of Gettysburg, is now charged in the borough with two felony counts of sexual assault, one felony count of having a photograph or film on a computer depicting a child sex act, and two misdemeanor charges of corruption of minors.
