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In the next legislative session, Democrats in Pennsylvania will not necessarily have to compromise with Republicans to pass laws. Voters handed both chambers in the General Assembly and the governor’s office to Democratic candidates. The results were part of a nationwide “blue wave” that ousted GOP lawmakers on the...
Pennsylvania counties can now allow probation officers to wear body cameras under a new law introduced by Representative Ryan Bizzaro and signed by Governor Josh Shapiro. Act 81 of 2026 changes Pennsylvania's Wiretap Act so county probation officers can be equipped with body cameras. Representative Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, pushed the...
The squonk, a cryptid said to be found in northern Pennsylvania's hemlock forests, will be featured on an upcoming U.S. Postal Service stamp set of mythical creatures. On Monday, USPS announced 15 new stamp sets for 2027, including Black Heritage, Year of the Goat and Cure Childhood Cancers. Proceeds will fund childhood cancer research at the National Institutes of Health, according to a USPS release.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Eric Nelson (R-57) announced that $76,960.42 in unclaimed property was returned following Nelson’s Veterans Picnic at Youngwood Area Park and Pool in Westmoreland County. The Youngwood Sportsman Association received $75,549.49. Picnic attendees received the remaining $1,410.93. Treasury holds more than $5 billion in...
State environmental officials say an earthquake struck Allegheny Township last month, but it was so small it’s likely no one but seismologists noticed. On Oct. 4, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was alerted to a seismic event near EQT’s Porter well pad in Allegheny Township off Willowbrook Road.
The settlement amount includes $7.68 million in administrative penalties and $142,785 in fines Walmart paid during the initial stages of an investigation by the state Department of Labor and Industry. It is the largest such settlement in the commonwealth’s history, the statement said.
Gail Edwards, elementary secretary at Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School, is one of two school employees recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education with the 2027 Pennsylvania Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award for exceptional contributions to school and community. BillieJo Pecht, alternative education paraprofessional at Penns Valley Jr./Sr. High School in the Penns Valley Area School District, is the second honoree for 2027. Edwards said she didn’t know she was nominated. "It was a surprise," Edwards said. "Over the summer I got an email that said I was selected to move on in the process." Edwards was interviewed by PDE staff, and the school submitted five staff letters of support along with three letters from parents. Edwards said the letters from students’ families were especially meaningful. What is the RISE Award? The RISE Award was established by Congress in 2019 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It honors a school employee who provides exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through high school. The RISE award is the equivalent of the PA Teacher of the Year award for nonteaching school employees. More: Looking for a place to get a delicious meal this Thanksgiving? To be eligible for the award,
NATIONAL REPORT — Tobacco legislation and regulation is constantly under review at the local, state and federal levels. In this monthly roundup, Convenience Store News highlights the latest proposals and approved changes happening across the United States. COLORADO. Fort Collins — The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment...
Chestnut Hill Elementary School in Erie County has been named a Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced Friday that the Millcreek Township School District school was one of 12 schools in 10 counties selected. PDE says the program recognizes schools for academic improvement, academic achievement, school culture and well-being and special education supports.
Thin Pa. Dem. Majorities Could Make Shapiro's Job Harder
Pennsylvania has reported over 1,500 measles cases this year, marking the largest outbreak in the United States in decades. As of Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 1,505 cases, with six measles-associated deaths. The outbreak is most severe in Lancaster County, which has the largest Amish population in the U.S.
Advocates, officials and lawmakers gathered in the Capitol Tuesday to honor transgender and gender-diverse victims of violence ahead of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is widely recognized on Nov. 20.
Results from three October Quinnipiac Polls ahead of the 2026 midterm gubernatorial races in Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania closely aligned with the outcomes and showed a shared opinion on top issues. Across the three aforementioned states, several similarities stuck out in top issues for voters. “There was a political...
With the election a little less than a week ago, the final state house and state senate numbers are becoming clearer. Democrats held the state house and flipped control in the senate, giving them power in all three branches of Pennsylvania government for the first time in 30 years. Democrats...
Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) announced Gov. Josh Shapiro, fellow colleagues, educators, family, and current and former staff joined him on Monday for a ceremonial bill signing of Act 2 of 2026, which required cursive handwriting to be taught in Pennsylvania schools. The measure, which was enacted into law in February,...
Red Cross connects veterans and military families with support, resources and community. This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region honors those who have served and recognizes the experiences, sacrifices and continued contributions of veterans and military families in communities across the country. Whether someone is serving today,...
About 8% of children and teens in the United States have a food allergy, according to national estimates. It could put them at risk of a serious or even deadly allergic reaction, especially if they are too young to communicate their distress. Now, a new Pennsylvania lawwill require all day...
It’s an advantage Pennsylvania progressives haven’t seen in more than three decades. Come Jan. 5, when the newly elected officials are sworn in, Democrats will have control of the state Senate, an expanded majority in the state House and Gov. Josh Shapiro will be entering his second term.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced 09 November 2026 that 1,505 measles cases have been confirmed across 45 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. DOH continues to lead Pennsylvania’s robust response to the ongoing measles outbreak and is making the most up-to-date information on cases, hospitalizations, and deaths available on our measles dashboard.
