Pennsylvania’s last governor appointed a statewide child advocate. Then the pushback started.
Pennsylvania's Child Advocate found herself powerless to investigate complaints or affect policy change. She stepped down, ...
The Times-Tribune12h
Northeast Pennsylvania ranks in top 10 in U.S. for economic development
Northeast Pennsylvania is once again being recognized as a top region in the United States for economic development, ...
90.5 WESA5h
More elder abuse transparency, accountability is coming as Shapiro admin denies ‘crisis’
The Department of Aging will soon disclose county compliance data related to elder abuse investigations. Failing agencies ...
Butler Eagle1h
State commission says reviving rural Pa. should start with shoring up local governments
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA , an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated ...
The Times Leader17h
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Gov. Shapiro signs executive order to fill critical public service vacancies
Gov. Josh Shapiro this week signed Executive Order 2025-01 to help fill critical vacancies in the Commonwealth workforce with ...
90.5 WESA5h
Overhaul of Pa.’s glitchy voter registration system moves forward after contract cancellation
The state’s voter registration system will be revamped and integrated with other election systems under a new $10.6 million ...
Radio silence from federal government puts Montco housing programs at risk as homelessness rises in the county
Montgomery County is uncertain whether it will receive $5 million in federal aid meant to combat homelessness as the Trump ...
Hoodline22h
PennDOT to Launch Major Pothole Repairs on Over 60 Highways in Philadelphia and Surrounding Areas Next Week
PennDOT plans to repair potholes on over 60 state highways in Philadelphia area, seeking public reports for assistance.
Facing competition from Big Tech, states dangle incentives and loosen laws to attract power plants
Facing projections of spiking energy demand, U.S. states are pressing for ways to build new power plants faster as ...
LancasterOnline5hOpinion
Retired Social Security Administration executive examines the purge of federal public servants and democracy [column]
Protesters gather outside of U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker’s district office in East Hempfield Township on Feb. 14, 2025, to voice ...
DOGE wants them ‘gone’ but makes it hard for federal workers to move on
They wanted to move on. But like a toxic ex, the workers joked, the federal government seemed hell-bent on sabotaging a clean ...
The Republican Herald16h
OUTDOORS BRIEFS
PGC adds two new bureau directors The Pennsylvania Game Commission filled two important vacancies in recent months with the hiring of two new bureau directors. Timothy Haydt, who had worked as ...