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Officials set to announce major new investment in South Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, along with other officials, is scheduled to announce a major new investment in South Philadelphia.
Lehigh Valley HVAC Company to Pay $300K and Revise Business Practices After AG Sunday Lawsuit for Aggressive, Deceptive Sales Practices
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Curtis Total Service, Inc., and two of its employees – current manager Richard Price and former HVAC field supervisor Matthew Price – have agreed to pay the Commonwealth $300,000 and significantly revise their business practices to comply with the Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Law and Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.
Consumer Finance Monitor podcast ranks among the top business and financial services podcasts in the nation and number one in Pennsylvania
We are proud to announce that podcast database service Million Podcasts has ranked Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Finance Monitor podcast among the top business
Letter to the editor: Modernizing mental health care
As Pennsylvania approaches the 50th anniversary of the Mental Health Procedures Act, we must consider whether this law still effectively supports the state’s...
Lancaster County reports 5 more measles cases; 17 total this year
Lancaster County once again leads the state in measles cases, as five were reported today by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, bringing the county’s total to 17 cases this year.
Analyzing Chris Rabb's win in Pennsylvania's 3rd District Democratic primary
A political expert and a Philly labor leader discuss Chris Rabb's win in Pennsylvania's 3rd District Democratic primary.
Why Pennsylvania is moving to regulate firms offering home equity investments
Wendy Gilch wasn’t looking for a new financial threat lurking in the housing market when she opened TikTok. The Franklin Park consumer advocate was...
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‘We’ve Never Been This Bad.’ Eastern Pennsylvania Weighs Its Rising Costs
With two swing districts, the region from Scranton to Allentown could decide control of the House, and voters are expressing profound economic distress.
Bucks County is ready to be the center of the political universe (again)
Gov. Josh Shapiro kicked off Pennsylvania Democrats' general election campaign in Bucks County, where key races for Congress and state Senate will be on the ballot in the fall.
Raúl Castro’s indictment marks important new chapter for the U.S. and Cuba: From the Politics Desk
Plus, why Pennsylvania will be key in the battle for the House.
Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Shapiro wins his primary, as do his endorsed candidates
Gov. Josh Shapiro was uncontested in Tuesday’s primary. He’s seeking a second term in the fall and puts his clout on the line in the battleground state ahead of a potential 2028 bid for the White House.
State Rep. Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Philly congressional seat, a decisive win for the progressive left
Rabb is now all but certain to win a two-year term to represent Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, a seat that has been held for a decade by retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.
Bob Brooks, Labor Leader Backed by Top Democrats, Wins Pennsylvania House Primary
Mr. Brooks will face Representative Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, in the fall. He earned endorsements from across his party, including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.
Jack Davis, the most feared and loathed man in San Francisco politics, dies at 79
How a kid who grew up in a Pennsylvania funeral parlor went from gay rights activist to S.F. political kingmaker
Voters cast ballots in several high-profile primary elections
Voters head to the polls in primary elections in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Kentucky and Alabama. Follow for live news updates.
Live Results: Pennsylvania midterm congressional primaries
Democratic voters in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary will pick their nominees to flip four seats seen as critical for the party to retake the U.S. House in November.
Live updates: Democrats, Republicans pick their nominees in Pa. primaries
Democratic and Republican voters will chose their nominees in Pennsylvania’s primaries on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Get live updates.
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and more
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and more
Trump targets Massie in explosive Kentucky showdown as six states hold high-stakes primaries
Six states hold primaries Tuesday testing President Trump's grip on the GOP, with high-profile races in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
Girls flag football championships highlight rapid growth of the sport in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
New Jersey's top girls flag football teams took the field Monday at the Eagles' Jefferson Health Training Complex, competing for a state title ahead of Pennsylvania's championship matchup later in the day.
Why Josh Shapiro Isn’t Acting Like Other Potential 2028 Candidates
The Pennsylvania governor’s in-state focus is a contrast with other possible presidential hopefuls.
A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
Sen. Dave McCormick asks Pennsylvania to embrace AI during Harrisburg luncheon
HARRISBURG — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick wants Pennsylvania at the forefront of the artificial intelligence boom happening across the United States.
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry Both Whine About PGA Championship Setup
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry were both unhappy with the conditions at the 2026 PGA Championship. McIlroy, who has won back-to-back Masters championships, sounded off on the conditions at the Pennsylvania course over the weekend. "I think a bunched leaderboard like this, I think it's a sign of a ...
Heart health screenings deliver lifesaving impact
Penn State Health helps bring heart health care to people who might not otherwise have access by offering free cardiovascular screenings at community organizations and events across central Pennsylvania.
Penn State Health unifies psychiatric and behavioral health services to expand access across central Pennsylvania
Penn State Health has consolidated all psychiatric and behavioral health services under a single identity, integrating former Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute inpatient and outpatient services to…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania’s primaries
Pennsylvania Democrats will pick nominees to unseat a trio of vulnerable Republican members of Congress in a state primary on Tuesday.
The new political era of insurgent candidates is roiling the Pennsylvania primary
A decade after Donald Trump upended the Republican Party by attacking the GOP establishment in his first presidential campaign, the political outsiders...
Rep. Chris Deluzio targets rising youth sports costs in Let Kids Play Act
'Youth sports should not be a luxury item,' Deluzio said.
Rep. Chris Deluzio targets rising youth sports costs in Let Kids Play Act
'Youth sports should not be a luxury item,' Deluzio said.
This Pennsylvania fundraising walk is bringing thousands of dollars to free mental health programs
Workers in Penn State Health operating rooms raised alarms about safety, sterilization
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Si…
The ex-weatherman who wants more local TV stars in Congress
Local TV stars from Miami to Pennsylvania are running for office. A former weatherman hopes breaking news experience will help fix a stalled Congress.
John Fetterman casts deciding vote against limiting Trump's war in Iran
The Pennsylvania Democrat has voted repeatedly to support the war. With a few Republicans deflecting, it was now the first time his vote was decisive.
Canadian-based company ceases operations; dozens of people laid off in Pennsylvania
The company said its financial position has worsened significantly since 2021, and that it had faced additional pressure since 2024 due to the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. government, post-pandemic reductions in consumer demand, increased competition from offshore competitors, and ongoing cash constraints.
IUP Athletics Announces Multi-Year Partnership With adidas, BSN SPORTS
INDIANA, Pa. — Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Athletics, adidas and BSN SPORTS have announced a multi-year partnership that will make BSN SPORTS the exclusive supplier of adidas uniforms, apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment provider for Crimson Hawks athletics.
Political consultant weighs in on Pennsylvania 3rd Congressional District primary
Pa. 7th Congressional District race could help decide control of U.S. House
Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District race could help decide who has control of the U.S. House.
Fetterman weighs in after PA Supreme Court justice apparently splits from Democratic Party over antisemitism
Sen. John Fetterman responds after Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht sounds alarm about antisemitism in the Democratic Party.
LHU student revolutionizing stream restoration with rock-powered science
Natalie Brown kneels beside a humming wet lab setup at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven, calipers in hand, measuring the promise of Pennsylvania’s streams. The master’s candidate in biology regularly tests how everyday rocks could supercharge freshwater mussel recovery in the West Branch Susquehanna River, blending her geology roots with cutting-edge experiments. Her work is directly supporting […]
Republicans who denied 2020 election results could be governors next year
Electing such candidates for governor would give deniers key oversight of the 2028 presidential election in swing states like Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
Sen. John Fetterman — again — says he won’t leave the Democratic Party in late-night interview
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said he's a "committed Democrat" during a late-night talk show interview Friday. His comments followed renewed speculation of a party switch.
Annenberg Health and Science Survey Wins AAPOR’s Policy Impact Award | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
The Annenberg Public Policy Center's ASAPH survey has won the American Association for Public Opinion Research’s 2026 Policy Impact Award.
America’s oldest chartered hospital is now a Philly museum. Its lead curator wants you to have a ‘fabulous experience’
To mark Pennsylvania Hospital’s 275th anniversary, archivist Stacey Peeples is leading its transition into a museum for the public, open May 8.
Fetterman Says He Has ‘No Plans’ to Leave the Democratic Party
In an opinion piece in The Washington Post, the Pennsylvania senator wrote that while he was “at odds” with the party’s approach to some issues, his values had not changed.
Chief Justice Roberts: Supreme Court not political; decisions are based on law
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts avoided mentioning any specific rulings at a conference this week in Hershey, Pennsylvania, but stressed that the court is “simply not part of the political process.” He said the court’s formal, writ…
Pitt’s new quantum lab will advance innovation across the region
The Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core represents more than a decade of Pitt’s commitment to partnerships in quantum science and industry commercialization.
Pennsylvania seeks stricter oversight on prediction markets, youth sports betting
These days, you can literally place a bet on anything. But that is drawing closer scrutiny from gambling regulators.Casinos, like the new Happy Valley Casino in
Pennsylvania community health centers request $5M for ‘crumbling’ safety net backbone
Organizations under a coalition of health centers assist more than 1 million patients across 450-plus centers each year.
Audrey Beth Davis, Longtime Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 82
Audrey Beth Davis, a retired longtime entertainment publicist, died of natural causes on May 1 in Pennsylvania. She was 82. Davis was born on October 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y. and graduated from Bro...
Health care gaps persist for Black and Hispanic Pennsylvanians
A new report finds disparities in access, cost and outcomes across racial groups in Pennsylvania.
BIG AMBITIONS: LHU undergrad’s research bridges the gap between student science, large-scale conservation in Susquehanna watershed
In a lab where streams run indoors and ecosystems are built by hand, Emily Gonzalez is doing more than collecting data. She’s helping answer questions that could shape the future of Pennsylvania’s waterways — and directly support large-scale restoration efforts already underway in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Gonzalez, a biomedical sciences major […]
Inside the Quiet Republican Effort to Flip Court Fetterman
As the Pennsylvania Democrat increasingly is isolated within his own party, Republicans are quietly trying to win him over.
Audrey Beth Davis Dead: Entertainment Publicist Was 82
Davis died Friday in Pennsylvania from natural causes surrounded by her family, friends and caregivers.
CU-Lock Haven undergraduate’s research bridges gap between student science and large-scale conservation
LOCK HAVEN — In a lab where streams run indoors and ecosystems are built by hand, Emily Gonzalez, of Wilkes-Barre, is doing more than collecting data. She’s helping answer questions that could shape the future of Pennsylvania’s waterways — and directly support large-scale restoration efforts already underway in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. […]
DCED secretary tours Lewistown ahead of Small Business Week
LEWISTOWN — From storefront to storefront, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger spent Friday visiting Lewistown businesses, using the tour to spotlight small business growth and downtown revitalization efforts. Stops on the tour included Monument Square Center, Moon Dragon game store, Miller Cinemas and Kickin’ Cater as part of Pennsylvania Small […]
Lower Burrell nets air conditioning and heating business at former Hillcrest Volkswagen
Mark Williamson is in the business of heating and cooling, but he says his company’s ethos is a bit more than that. MW Mechanical Services, which Williamson founded in New Kensington in 2022, installs and repairs residential and commercial air conditioning and heating systems across Soutwestern Pennsylvania. It also services
Pa. treasurer Stacy Garrity talks race for Pennsylvania governor
In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk speaks with Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity.
Millions allocated to support pregnant women in Pennsylvania for better health outcomes
Funds combined with work of various coalitions across the Commonwealth are expanding care and access to care.
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions
The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday in Game 6 of a first-round playoff series from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tip is at 8 p.m. ET
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions
The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday in Game 6 of a first-round playoff series from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tip is at 8 p.m. ET
‘80s legends and Grammy-nominated artists join America 250 celebrations in Pa.
Pennsylvania's free America's 250th birthday celebration expands its lineup with Grammy-nominated artists across Hershey, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh venues
Flyers take the Battle of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh in a thriller to advance to Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs.
Taylor Swift to be inducted into the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame
Next year, pop superstar Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame.
Private, religious and charter sports teams may play in own playoffs in Pennsylvania
A voters guide to the 2026 primary in Lancaster County
Democratic and Republican voters in Lancaster County are preparing to select candidates for state and national offices, including state House and Senate, Pennsylvania governor and lieutenant governor and a member
ICYMI: During NFL Draft Weekend, Governor Shapiro and Administration Leaders Work to Boost Economic Development and Bring New Business to Pennsylvania - PA Department of Community & Economic Development
The Shapiro Administration and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development hosted national site selectors for major companies in Western Pennsylvania during the NFL Draft, pitching them on bringing business to […]
Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington
As King Charles III and Queen Camilla were being greeted by the US president, first lady and pomp and circumstance designed for royalty at the White House Tuesday morning, a group of individuals who had been denied an in-person meeting with the king and queen took their chance to be heard a couple of miles down Pennsylvania Avenue.
Penn College kicks off Small Business Month with book signing
Pennsylvania College of Technology is celebrating National Small Business Month throughout May with several events and activities designed for small business owners and individuals interested in turning their ideas into reality.
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions
The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET
Penn health experts discuss Pa. court ruling recognizing ‘fundamental right’ to abortion
In the case — titled Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — the court recognized “a fundamental right to reproductive autonomy” under the Pennsylvania Constitution.
MMI Prep students excel at PA Junior Academy of Science
Theresa Long, head of school, announced MMI Preparatory School students had an outstanding showing at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition that was held Feb. 28, at Wilkes University. MMI’s 37 participating students earned…
Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms
Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms
Shapiro is urging Democrats in the battleground state to turn out in force as a rebuke to President Donald Trump and give Democrats control of the state legislature.
Cases of syphilis and other STIs drop in Pennsylvania, new data shows, as local counties ramp up prevention and testing
Public health teams across the state ramped up efforts to target STIs after a sharp increase between 2020 and 2021.
Food vendors at Point State Park take on large crowds at the NFL Draft
Long lines formed inside the NFL Draft Experience at Point State Park for food and drinks that were cooked, baked, and brewed by local food vendors from around western Pennsylvania.
Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania’s midterms
He’s trying to persuade voters to give him Democratic control of the state legislature.
How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca
The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.
Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor’s Proposed Investments to Improve Health Care and Social Services for Pennsylvanians Leaving Incarceration during Second Chance Month
Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor’s Proposed Investments to Improve Health Care and Social Services for Pennsylvanians Leaving Incarceration during Second Chance Month
Josh Shapiro tests his clout in trying to flip US House seats in Pennsylvania
If Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has his way, the Democratic path to winning back the US House will run through his state.
Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms
Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot on the line for him this year.
Jefferson Einstein health workers say North Philly pediatric practices closures will leave ‘a hole’ in communities
Four longstanding pediatric offices will close June 30 and three others will become part of the True North Pediatrics group, based in Pennsylvania.
ICYMI: U.S. Senator John Fetterman Joins Meghan McCain to Talk Family Life, Mental Health, Psychedelics, Politics - U.S. Senator John Fetterman
Watch the full interview here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Meghan McCain on Citizen McCain for a conversation around mental health and his own struggles with depression, being a family man, what it means to represent all Pennsylvanians, and working across the aisle at a time when politics has become […]
4 WVU students named Goldwater Scholars, a University first
For the first time, West Virginia University has four recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship — Caden Ginter from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Mason Powell from Canaan Valley, Cloe Ratliff from Morgantown and Camndon Reed from Watertown, Massachusetts — who were chosen for their strong commitment to continuing careers in research.
Jamieson Honored for Outstanding Work in Prevention and Public Health | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research honored Kathleen Hall Jamieson for her work in public health and education.
Attorney General Sunday Reaches $40K Settlement With Florida-Based Company that Allegedly Posed as Pa. State Agency Targeting New Business Owners
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with a Florida-based company and its owners for allegedly impersonating a Commonwealth agency as part of efforts to get money from owners of newly-registered Pennsylvania businesses. The company will pay $40,000 in total restitution to impacted business owners. PA Corporate Certificates, LLC, contacted Pennsylvania-based business owners […]
Pa. Senate makes another attempt at passing transgender sports ban
While 27 states have passed transgender sports bans since 2020, these proposals have repeatedly faltered in Pennsylvania.
More Pennsylvanians unhappy with the state of health care, stressed out by politics, Muhlenberg poll finds
According to Muhlenberg College’s 2026 Pennsylvania Health Poll, Pennsylvanians’ outlook on health care continues to worsen.
This University of Pennsylvania lab is working on new ways to detect microplastics
FactCheck.org Wins People's Voice Webby Award in News & Politics | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
FactCheck.org has won the popular-vote People's Voice Award as best news and politics site at the 30th Annual Webby Awards.
WATCH: Pennsylvanians Impacted by Neurodegenerative Diseases
WATCH: Pennsylvanians Impacted by Neurodegenerative Diseases
Pa. receives $193 million from Rural Health Transformation Program, but rural health leaders remain wary of shortfalls
Pennsylvania received $193 million this year from the Rural Health Transformation Program, which will inject $50 billion over five years to the states. But the state’s rural health leaders worry that the money won’t be enough to fill the financial gaps rural health systems already face and the ones to come with Medicaid changes slated to start in 2027.
How Pa.'s falling school vaccination rates and enforcement failures put thousands of children at risk
A six-month Pittsburgh Post-Gazette investigation found that school leaders have allowed thousands of children into schools without all the required vaccines even though they had no special exemptions that let them forgo the shots on religious or philosophical grounds — a violation of state vaccine laws.
University of Pittsburgh team's FRED model tracks measles
Pitt's Framework for Reconstructing Epidemiological Dynamics program was instrumental in convincing lawmakers to pass rare legislation that took away the ability of residents to skip vaccines because of religious or personal beliefs.
Inside the Shapiro administration’s ‘absolutely ambitious’ plan to prevent maternal deaths in Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and...
\'It\'s personal to me\': Bill requiring mental health awareness training for coaches passes in state House
A bill requiring mental health awareness training for school athletics staff is headed to the Pennsylvania Senate after passing in the state House on Wednesday.
Hotline for Pennsylvania farmers sees major drop in calls, texts amid mental health crisis
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service...
Remembering some Penguins vs. Flyers playoff moments
With the Battle of Pennsylvania poised to resume in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, what better time than now to take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the highs and lows from when the Penguins and Flyers have squared off against one another in the […]