State News
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What you need to know about the new law banning handheld devices while driving in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law has barred drivers from reading, writing or sending text messages while driving since 2012, but other handheld cell phone uses were permitted; a new law that takes effect June 5 expands the ban to all handheld device use while driving.
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Shapiro Administration requests SBA help for flood survivors. How residents can get money
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration has requested the U.S. Small Business Administration make financial aid available to individuals, families and businesses affected by the May 13 flooding in Somerset County.
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Bucks County Commissioners oppose sheriff’s ICE partnership. What now?
Bucks County Commissioners voted along party lines to formalize opposition to county sheriff deputies participating in a controversial Immigrations and Customs Enforcement program.
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Good news, foodies: Michelin Guide arrives in Philadelphia
The prestigious Michelin Guide has announced its expansion to Philadelphia, an important move for Pennsylvania tourism.
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Empowering literacy: Pennsylvania’s Barbershop Books wins $250K award
Barbershop Books wins the Lipman Family Grand Prize for its innovative literacy model. BleagLee and Technovation also receive $150K each.
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Will billionaire election spending end the Democratic majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court?
Democrats need to win three retention elections in November to hold onto the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, but billionaire interference could come at a cost.
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EPA rolls back PFAS regulations: What it means for Bucks County
The EPA announced it’s extending the deadline on removing two forever chemicals from public water systems and rescinding regulations on three other contaminants, also known collectively as PFAS.
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Concert featuring Justin Moore to benefit police, UPMC staff after deadly attack
Country artist Justin Moore will headline a concert in York County to honor the memory of fallen West York Police Officer Andrew Duarte and benefit UPMC Memorial Hospital staff.
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A man is charged with providing alcohol to 20-year-old who fell from PNC Park outfield wall in April
A man has been charged with providing alcohol to the 20-year-old who fell from the outfield stands at a Pittsburgh Pirates game on April 30.
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Pa. primary recap: O’Connor defeats Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey
In the primaries on Tuesday, Democrat Corey O’Connor defeated incumbent Ed Gainey to run for Pittsburgh mayor in November. In Philadelphia, incumbent Democrat Larry Krasner will continue his run for District Attorney, and races for two statewide court seats are also set.
