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This article was originally published by WESA. As temperatures drop and heating bills climb, help is available for Pennsylvanians struggling to keep their homes warm. Applications are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Through April, eligible households can apply for a one-time cash...
Nearly a century after its founding, a family flower business has opened a new storefront while remaining in the hands of its fifth generation. What began as a landscaping operation gradually became a floral institution known for elaborate arrangements, special events, and thoughtful gifts. The expansion brings fresh bouquets, plants,...
Only two people have posted public notes about this small Pennsylvania antique shop, and they could not sound more different. One remembered a wonderful time and a warm, friendly owner, while the other found a sign promising open hours and a locked door. That split tells a bigger story. The...
SOUTH CANAAN TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Record breaker: That is exactly what Sadie Booths has been in her first two years as a Western Wayne discus thrower. “Just a sophomore, not to that big dog level yet,” stated Booths. That big dog level will be scary because she has broken the school record twice, set […]
President Donald Trump presents an obvious scapegoat for why Republicans lost in local, state, and federal elections across the nation in last week’s midterms. Still, Pennsylvania Republicans have some commonwealth specific observations on their races, and the future. Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity lost, with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro...
Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is unveiling a new climate action plan for the state, with varying deadlines for goals between 2030 and 2050. Several DCNR officials spoke Tuesday at the Mira Lloyd Dock Resource Conservation Center in Spring Mills, Centre County. Formerly known as Penn Nursery and Woodshop, the state-run tree nursery […]
Pizzelles get their licorice taste from anise, and they show up on a lot of Pennsylvania cookie trays. If you’re from out of state, you might not have tried one, and it’s not the only cookie on the tray you’ll be guessing about. Here are the cookies...
“He’s seen a lot of bills come up and I think that he’ll do what he thinks is best," said state Sen. Devlin Robinson, a Republican. “I think he’s a pragmatic person and he’ll be pragmatic in whatever office he possesses.” The post After 30 years in the minority, Jay Costa steps into Senate spotlight appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source . PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Bradley Snyder rides LANTA buses to get to work, to go shopping, and to visit his daughter — the kind of daily reliance that has made him watch closely as Pennsylvania's public transit agencies absorbed cut after cut over the past several years. Now, with Democrats holding control of state government following the recent elections, riders and advocates across the Lehigh Valley are asking whether Harrisburg will finally deliver the long-term funding fix transit agencies have needed since the state's last major transportation funding overhaul in 2013.
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. If you’d rather leave the cooking to someone else this year, you’re in luck. There are restaurants across central Pennsylvania ready to serve a holiday meal. From traditional turkey and mashed potatoes to all-you-can-eat buffets, WITF has rounded up restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in the region.
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — With hunting season in full swing, safety experts are reminding more than 800,000 people who are registered to hunt in Pennsylvania about safety and the leading causes of hunting-related injuries. In 2025, the Pennsylvania Game Commission recorded 13 hunting-related shooting incidents, a more than...
The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut brought gaming to Pennsylvania 20 years ago, opening the state’s first casino with just more than 1,000 slot machines at a harness racing track, as its first venture beyond the tribal land. Two decades later, Mohegan Pennsylvania, located on 400 acres on Route 315...
When the first cold snap hits, the heating bill is the one that keeps people up at night. Pennsylvania is now taking applications for help, with grants of up to […]
The U.S. issued a watch tonight.
A strengthening low-pressure system is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the Mid-Atlantic today, Nov. 12, and the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 7 p.m. The watch covers parts of eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and northern Delaware. Forecasters say the main risks are damaging winds and large hail, with an isolated tornado possible.
(The Center Square) – As Tim DeFoor enters the final two years of his second term as Pennsylvania’s Auditor General, he is considering a bid for another office in 2028. “My parents always taught me that public service is a privilege and an opportunity to make your community better. Which is something I still believe in,” DeFoor said in a statement to The Center Square on Tuesday. “I’ve been fortunate to serve Pennsylvania in public office. My entire career has been spent reinforcing the importance of responsible government, fiscal accountability, and common-sense leadership. Pennsylvania needs leaders who are willing to put politics aside, focus on practical solutions, and put the interests of taxpayers first.” “My focus right now is on serving as Auditor General and continuing the work we’ve started,” he continued. “However, I remain committed to finding ways to serve the people of Pennsylvania.” DeFoor is term-limited from running for a third time in his current role. But sources say that he is contemplating a run for state treasurer. DeFoor was first elected to public office in 2015, becoming the Dauphin County controller after having more than 30 years of experience as a special investigator with Pennsylvania’s Office of
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A special honor has been presented to one Huntingdon County farmer for his decades of military experience, as well as a family farming operation that has drawn national recognition. They wear a uniform to protect the land and then come home to work the...
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $43 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to seven states to invest in employer-driven training programs for in-demand skilled trades including:. shipbuilding occupations. occupations essential to the buildout of AI infrastructure. advanced manufacturing. nuclear energy. domestic mineral production. aerospace. information...
DANVILLE — Geisinger honored military veterans with nearly 3,500 free meals during appreciation dinners held across Pennsylvania last week. Geisinger says the annual drive-through event took place at 12 locations, including Danville, Bloomsburg, Shamokin, Muncy and Jersey Shore. Geisinger executives, employees and volunteers helped distribute meals to veterans and...
From Dec. 15 to March 1, Pennsylvania caps lawn fertilizer at half a pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet, and bans it on frozen ground at any time.
