Pennsylvania introduces card-locking feature to protect EBT users from benefit theft

HARRISBURG, PA (WOLF) — A new security feature is now available for Pennsylvanians who rely on public benefits. The Department of Human Services and the State Inspector General’s office have launched a card-locking option for EBT cards—to help prevent …

Carbon tax goes before skeptical high court in Pennsylvania

(The Center Square) – A skeptical high court grilled state officials this week about whether the money it wants to collect from a regional anti-pollution pact constitutes a fee or a tax. Only the latter needs legislative approval, which will not happen …

Public Meeting for Pennsylvania Avenue West Streetscape Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Public Meeting for Pennsylvania Avenue West Streetscape Project (Washington, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to a public meeting to discuss the start of construction for DDOT’s …

Columbus mother, young son die in Pennsylvania crash

The Pennsylvania State Police is investigating the crash. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A mother and son from Columbus died during a crash in Pennsylvania on Mother's Day, authorities say. According to a release from the Washington County Coroner, 25-year-old Aisha …

NRG acquisition includes Pennsylvania power plants

Eagles (the flying kind) are making huge gains in Pennsylvania, a major bird census shows

With a head whiter than the clouds veiling the faint blue sky, a bald eagle pursued an egret in an aerial-ballet chase. Opting for prudence over valor, the white-winged heron decided to exit the stage for safer territory. It was a drama worthy of a Nature …

Pennsylvania Judge Greenlights Trump Deportation Tool Against Venezuelan TdA Gang

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) can be invoked to deport members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang. Judge Stephanie Haines issued the ruling on Tuesday, lifting a previous temporary order from April that had …

Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania to move HQ to Butler Street building

Hazleton murder suspect waives extradition in New York, set to return to Pennsylvania to face charges

Authorities say Terence Ray killed Jessica Lockwood by beating and shooting her in late April. He then allegedly dumped her body along Club 40 Road and set it on fire. He waived his extradition in a hearing Wednesday afternoon. Arrangements will soon be …

State House passes bill to make Hershey's Kisses the official candy of Pennsylvania

House Bill 1030 will now move to the State Senate after a 150-53 vote by the House to make Hershey's Kisses the state candy. HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted on Tuesday, May 13 to pass House Bill 1030, which would make …