Williamstown: Historian to explore 1776 Williamstown
A talk by local historian Dustin Griffin on Saturday, May 9, at the Williamstown Historical Museum will explore life in 1776 Williamstown, including its resi...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Williamstown's Sheep to Shawl Festival celebrates wool, fiber arts and rural tradition
Williamstown's Sheep to Shawl Festival celebrates wool, fiber arts and rural tradition
May 2, 2026Open source
Williamstown: Info session focuses on citizens' petitions
Williamstown: Info session focuses on citizens' petitions
May 2, 2026Open source
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Grace period for Pa. distracted driving law nears end, enforcement looms
HARRISBURG — The grace period is winding down and enforcement of a Pennsylvania law barring motorists from hands-on use of cellphones and other internet-ca...
May 14, 2026Open source
Defendant in Pa. lawmaker threats waives hearing, charges move to Lebanon County Court
HARRISBURG — The Lebanon County man state police accuse of threatening 20 Pennsylvania Democratic state lawmakers waived his right to a preliminary hearing...
May 14, 2026Open source
Data center Town Hall invite shunned by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office
(Editor's note: The article has been updated since initial publication to include a statement from Gov. Josh Shapiro's office.) HARRISBURG — The...
May 13, 2026Open source
Mastriano nominated by Trump for ambassador role
HARRISBURG — President Donald Trump nominated Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano to become ambassador to the Slovak Republic, choosing a longtime ally...
May 12, 2026Open source
AG's office appeals vacated conviction from crash that killed Troy teacher
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office is appealing to the state’s Supreme Court to reinstate the vehicular homicide conviction of a f...
May 9, 2026Open source
Committee advances Dush bill to fully protect concealed carry
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Senate Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush, R-Brookville, which would fully allow for the co...
May 7, 2026Open source
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s new owners make deep cuts to newsroom staff
This article was originally published by WESA. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will shrink to just under half its current size under its new owners, […]
May 6, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania has sued an artificial intelligence chatbot maker, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and are dece...
May 6, 2026Open source
Pa. sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania has sued an artificial intelligence chatbot maker, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and are dece
May 6, 2026Open source
AI firm sued over chatbots’ medical advice
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania has sued an artificial intelligence chatbot maker, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and are decei...
May 6, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania health officials report 11 measles cases in Lebanon County
Eleven people have been diagnosed with measles in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania health officials said Wednesday. After three people with measles were hospital...
May 6, 2026Open source
Mail-in ballot application deadline is May 12
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians have until May 12 to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot to vote by mail in the Commonwealth’s May 19 primary election.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Study: Hunters value the forest experience as much as deer harvest in DMAP areas
UNIVERSITY PARK — A new Penn State study suggests hunters participating in Pennsylvania’s Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) care more about havin...
May 14, 2026Open source
Penny’s ice cream to open walk-up window at Manheim Township production space
Penny’s ice cream, which once had a retail shop in Lancaster city, will open a walk-up window next month in Manheim Township.
May 12, 2026Open source
Mobile hygiene and medical clinic in danger of closing by June 30 without new funding
Alex Mullins, left, and Alexa Morales set up the mobile hygiene unit outside of Union Community Care in Lancaster city on Friday, March 25, 2022.
May 12, 2026Open source
12 (mostly free) summer concert series in Lancaster County, from Long's Park to New Holland
The West Chester Community Concert Band performs the first of the summer concert series sponsored by the New Holland Summer Arts Association at the New Holla...
May 12, 2026Open source
PennDOT to display plans for Route 239 bridge over Little Wapwallopen Creek
Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation invited the public to a public display of plans for the Route 239 over Little Wapwallopen Creek...
May 11, 2026Open source
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Governor, agriculture secretary call for federal support for Pennsylvania farmers
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this week visited Cherry Hill Orchards in Lancaster County to meet...
May 9, 2026Open source
The art of the yelp: Preserving history through turkey call collecting
SMETHPORT, Pa. – For most, a turkey call is simply a hunting tool. But look closer, and you will find a rich tapestry of American history, meticulous craft...
May 9, 2026Open source
Workforce development agreement sets stage for economic growth; LCCC President Yudichak participates in sig...
NANTICOKE — Pennsylvania’s community colleges are building a first-in-the-nation skilled trade workforce educational ecosystem that will fuel economic gr...
May 7, 2026Open source
Officers rescue three baby raccoons from chimney of Pennsylvania home
Officers in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, rescued several baby raccoons after the curious critters became trapped inside a residential chimney.
May 7, 2026Open source
Assessment company addresses concerns, reiterates process
COUDERSPORT — Nick Angiolieri of Vision Government Solutions, the company that is conducting the county-wide property assessment, took part in the April 30...
May 6, 2026Open source
Jail board talks mental health needs, possible new indigent services
COUDERSPORT — The Potter County jail board discussed the possibility of a new position to work with public defender Walter Stenhach’s office to improve i...
May 6, 2026Open source
WASD work session weighs upcoming budget vote
WELLSBORO — The Wellsboro Area School District board focused on budget options during the May 4 work session in preparation for the upcoming vote on Tuesda...
May 6, 2026Open source
Wolfe retiring as Northumberland County Sheriff
SUNBURY — Northumberland County Sheriff Bob Wolfe will retire at the end of May.
May 6, 2026Open source
Traffic from bridge detour leads to timing issue with key Towanda traffic light
TOWANDA — The closure of the Wyalusing River Bridge on Wyalusing New Albany Road has been felt all the way to Towanda Borough, as detoured traffic makes it...
May 6, 2026Open source
Williamsport man allegedly punched pedestrian in the face
Daniel Angel Martinez, 20, of 1426 Park Ave., was charged with simple assault and harassment after punching a pedestrian “multiple times in the face,” kno
May 6, 2026Open source
Williamsport man charged with abuse of corpse
As his mother lay dead in the Loyalsock Township apartment they shared in mid-February, Roosevelt Short, 26, went about “his daily activities without making
May 6, 2026Open source
Flood wall exercise will restrict Route 11 access
DANVILLE — Motorists are urged to plan an alternate route if they need to drive Route 11 into Danville on Sunday, June 14.
May 6, 2026Open source
Sayre Engine Company No. 1 celebrates 100 years of history
SAYRE — Sayre Engine Company No. 1 celebrated its 100th anniversary Tuesday with an open house event commemorating a century of service putting out fires a...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Region: Central Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania man accused of secretly recording child in Fayette County home A man is facing more than 100 f...
A man is facing more than 100 felony charges after investigators said he secretly installed hidden cameras inside a Fayette County home to record a child.
May 27, 2026Open source
2 people dead in "heartbreaking" gun violence in Chester, Pennsylvania Two people died and another is in cr...
Two people died and another is in critical condition after two shootings in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
May 27, 2026Open source
Explosion reported at Dairy Farmers of America plant in Western Pa.
An explosion was reported at a Dairy Farmers of America plant in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Three people were injured, according to emergency dispatchers.
May 27, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania man accused of hiding cameras in bathroom to capture child undressing
One of the cameras was hidden in a shampoo bottle and was discovered by the child, according to investigators.
May 27, 2026Open source
Trump's Justice Department purges information about convicted Jan. 6 rioters from Pennsylvania
The Trump administration continues to rewrite the history of Jan. 6 and his supporters' failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
May 27, 2026Open source
Parkinson’s breakthrough? Study identifies possible treatment target.
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania have identified an immune-system protein that facilitates the spread of Parkinson's disease to new brain cells...
May 27, 2026Open source
Woman, 44, dies days after UTV crash in Western Pa, police seek witnesses
Pennsylvania State Police said they are investigating a UTV crash in Hanover Township, Washington County.
May 27, 2026Open source
1 dead, 1 injured after fatal single-vehicle crash in Orange County
A 23-year-old man from Hawaii is dead and a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania is injured after a fatal single-vehicle crash in Orange County early Monday mor...
May 25, 2026Open source
At least 2 people shot near the White House, including a possible suspect, officials say
The U.S. Secret Service said it was aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
May 23, 2026Open source
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