Pennsylvania
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Economic Frustration Shapes Pennsylvania Congressional Battles as Midterms Approach
With the November 3 midterm elections weeks away, persistent inflation and economic anxiety are intensifying key congressional races in Pennsylvania.
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Nine Dead in Pennsylvania Home After Suspected Murder-Suicide
Nine people, including two children and an 8-month pregnant woman, were killed in a mass shooting and suspected murder-suicide in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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Allegheny County Traces Second School-Linked Measles Case Amid Statewide Surge
A second measles case linked to Eden Christian Academy prompts quarantine orders and expanded contact tracing as Pennsylvania’s historic outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases.
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Pennsylvania Man Loses $42,700 to Impersonator Posing as WWE Star Rhea Ripley
A 64-year-old Pennsylvania man was defrauded of $42,700 by an online impersonator posing as WWE wrestler Rhea Ripley, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
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Report Details Senator Fetterman’s Frequent Absence from Official Duties
A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman routinely avoids constituent meetings and committee obligations.
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Casella Waste Systems Expands Pennsylvania Footprint with WRRT Acquisition
Vermont-based Casella Waste Systems has acquired Pennsylvania’s Waste Reduction & Recycling & Transfer Inc., aiming to bolster its regional operations.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools Commences Final Year for Several Closing Campuses
As students return to classes, families at seven Pittsburgh schools face their final year before permanent closure as part of a district-wide consolidation plan.
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Landfill Expansion Disputes Escalate Across Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley municipalities are facing intense scrutiny as local landfill expansion plans encounter stiff community resistance and shifting political tides.
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Utility Rate Adjustments and Energy Assistance Programs: A Regional Update
Regulators in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Illinois are adjusting utility rates and energy aid as households face high summer cooling costs.
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Fetterman Rebukes Trump Over Renewed 2020 Election Fraud Claims and China Allegations
Sen. John Fetterman criticized Donald Trump for relitigating 2020 election claims and alleging Chinese interference, urging a focus on current national crises.
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Pennsylvania Senators Fetterman and McCormick Launch Rare Bipartisan Fundraising Committee
Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick have formed a joint fundraising committee, Common Ground PA, in a rare display of bipartisan cooperation.
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Communities in Pennsylvania and Texas Grapple with Recent Spate of Thefts
Law enforcement in Pennsylvania and a San Antonio church are responding to recent thefts that have damaged property and delayed essential community projects.
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Catholic Sisters in Erie Celebrate 174 Years of Community Service
Commemorating Catholic Sisters Week, the Diocese of Erie reflects on nearly two centuries of social, educational, and charitable contributions by Benedictine, St. Joseph, and Mercy orders.
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Erie Insurance Climbs Fortune 500 Rankings Amid Regional Growth
Erie Insurance has advanced to 308th place on the Fortune 500 list, reporting $14.6 billion in annual revenue, as the firm continues to anchor community and cultural events in Pennsylvania.
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Shell’s Pennsylvania Petrochemical Project Faces Scrutiny Amid Economic Performance Concerns
A new report from the IEEFA highlights that Shell’s Monaca plant has failed to deliver promised economic benefits to Pennsylvania, raising questions about the efficacy of public subsidies for petrochemical developments.