9+ hour, 24+ min ago   (248+ words) Amid a growing measles outbreak, Pennsylvania officials reported the third measles-related death in the state so far this year in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong confirmed the death of a 40-year-old female Jefferson County resident in a social…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (871+ words) Now, after two years of crossing swords with Democrats and backing some of President Donald Trump’s priorities, he’s nowhere on the stump. No Democrat in the state wants to be seen with him. His approval ratings are better with Republicans…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (13+ words) WITF aired; September 4, 2026...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (861+ words) Plant species samples from all over the world are filed at the herbarium at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Fans and supporters of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia are not…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (939+ words) This story was originally published by Spotlight Pa. HARRISBURG — Key federal Medicaid changes will roll out next year, and Pennsylvania’s governor will play a crucial role in how they’re implemented or challenged. The sweeping 2025 federal budget law, President Donald Trump’s…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (482+ words) Gov. Josh Shapiro (left) and PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Pennsylvania historically prefers to reelect its governors with large margins, and Gov. Josh Shapiro seems set to fit the mold, according to new polling. In a head-to-head with state Treasurer Stacy…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (71+ words) WITF’s Communtity Impact Reporter Haley O’Brien Breaks Down Three Major Pennsylvania Stories WITF The Pennsylvania state capitol building and Soldier's Grove in Harrisburg on May 13, 2024. (Jeremy Long - WITF) aired; August 19, 2026 And with the 2026 gubernatorial race heating up, we’ll examine the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (304+ words) Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police delivered an update on an aviation crash in Cumberland County Wednesday. One person is dead and two members of the Pennsylvania State Police are injured following a crash between a state police helicopter…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (375+ words) Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2026-05 to significantly tighten restrictions on data center development. “While curtailing the speed of projects is important, ending the secrecy is important as well,” Shapiro said. “In this executive order, I’m making clear that non-disclosure…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (307+ words) Alex Brandon / AP The Department of Health and Human Services. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence — along with 21 other nonprofits — won a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration, which tried to make federal funding conditional with requirements restricting gender ideology…...