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When Gov. Josh Shapiro stepped off his campaign bus last Friday in front of the Delaware County Courthouse in Media, the latest Franklin & Marshall poll of likely voters showed him with an eye-popping 23-point lead over his Republican challenger, state Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Expectations held that Democratic candidates up...
A proposed class action against Allegheny Health Network (AHN) puts patient consent practices for AI documentation tools under scrutiny. The complaint alleges that patients were told an AI tool would be used during appointments but were not told that their conversations would be transmitted to Abridge AI or could be retained for the company’s commercial purposes. It further alleges that AHN did not adequately disclose those uses. The case highlights a practical challenge for healthcare organizations adopting ambient AI: disclosure should explain what is recorded, who receives the information, and how it may be used, not simply that an AI tool is involved. The plaintiff alleges that patient encounters contributed to Abridge AI’s proprietary data and asserts claims under Pennsylvania wiretapping law, physician-patient confidentiality, privacy, implied contract, and unjust enrichment. For healthcare organizations and technology providers, this case is a reminder to review the full lifecycle of patient data used in AI documentation: what the tool captures, where data goes, how long it is retained, and whether it may be used to develop or improve products. Review patient-facing notices and consent workflows alongside vendor contracts and internal practices and make sure that any option to decline the tool is clear
One of these Thanksgiving tables sits inside an old railroad station, and trains still roll past the windows. I did not expect that when I started digging. Turkey with a side of passing freight cars? Yes, please. Another stop on this list is an inn that dates back to around...
Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced mortgage payoffs for 30 Gold Star families on Veterans Day, part of its goal to deliver 343 homes in 2026.
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...
Above-average temperatures are favored across Pennsylvania as Thanksgiving travel approaches.
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...
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...
William Spencer was sentenced to 10 years' probation and will pay at least $1,500 per month after taking more than $230,000 from the program.
Tornado warnings in Queens and Wilmington, Delaware, prompted ground stops at JFK and LaGuardia as the storm brought snow to upstate New York.
(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
The doomiest and gloomiest part of the work week is upon us. After widespread rain moved out yesterday, a regime of clouds, lake-effect, and chill has set in. A band of rain and snow showers has already set up to our west, with another band likely getting its act together to our east. With our current thinking, the eastern-based band could make marginal impacts over northwest Pennsylvania between mid-morning and the mid-afternoon, including for folks in Mercer and Lawrence Counties. For everyone, cloudy skies will persist with a northwesterly breeze keeping highs down in the low 40s.
In an election dominated by concerns about affordability, voters across the country overwhelmingly agreed to raise taxes to preserve or expand public transit. Out of 27 ballot measures supporting transit, 22 passed on November 3, representing $27.4 billion in funding to rescue faltering systems and expand or build new ones. Some of the biggest wins of the night included voters in the San Francisco Bay Area staving off enormous cuts to Bay Area Rapid Transit and other regional systems, Coloradans backing new regional rail, and residents of Seattle and nearby Pierce County favoring expanded bus service.
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...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– History was made in Harrisburg today as Democrats in the State Senate elected their leadership team, ending a very long drought for the party. The Democratic Party last controlled the State Senate in 1993, and they will once again when the new session starts in January. This comes after the party secured […]
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.
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...
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro marked Veterans Day on November 11 by honoring his father, a U.S. Navy veteran, while recognizing the military service of veterans throughout the commonwealth. His message connected his family’s experience with the broader sacrifices made by Pennsylvania’s military community, as his administration continues implementing programs and legislation intended to expand access […]
Cargo ship hit the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge and now it's stuck open. No injuries reported, but Route 73 and the surrounding roads are gridlocked. Pack your patience.
