Americans’ electricity bills tend to tick up each year in line with inflation. But upgrades to electric wires, reinforcing and […]
“It’s not your job to be a therapist”: SEPTA’s tough love approach to transit safety
Philadelphia City Councilmember Mike Driscoll opened Tuesday’s public hearing with a call to action. “Today’s hearing is more than transit […]
PA’s police misconduct database remains full of loopholes
Five years ago, the murder of George Floyd kicked off a national reckoning over racism and policing. In Pennsylvania, the […]
Penn State Board backs plan to close 7 campuses
Penn State’s Board of Trustees approved the closure of seven campuses Thursday, putting into motion a process that will impact […]
Pressure from hospital lobby prompts lawmakers to limit proposed merger crackdown
Democratic lawmakers have narrowed the scope of a proposed crackdown on hospital mergers and acquisitions, focusing it on private equity […]
Assisted outpatient treatment isn’t yet used in Pa., but here’s how it works elsewhere
Allegheny County is on the brink of implementing a controversial type of involuntary mental health treatment, but it has few […]
State Police launch rapid DNA testing program
The Pennsylvania State Police are deploying a rapid DNA testing program across the commonwealth that will allow for quick analysis […]
A look at free museums you can visit in PA
Summer is the season for day trips and exploring new places. But when you’re planning excursions, the costs can quickly […]
PA Senate panel rejects state-run recreational marijuana sales
A Pennsylvania Senate panel has rejected a bill advanced by Democrats that would permit the sale of recreational cannabis to […]
Officials: Telemarketing operation tricked PA residents, people around the U.S.
A nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme that targeted Pennsylvanians and was allegedly run by state residents was shut down following a […]