3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (507+ words) FERGUSON TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania American Water is asking state regulators for more time to negotiate a sales agreement with a long-troubled system in rural Centre County. The requested 90-day extension follows the state Public Utility Commission’s June order for Pennsylvania American…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (471+ words) As students head back to school this fall, Governor Josh Shapiro faces a crucial decision. Before the end of the year he must use his authority to either opt Pennsylvania into a federal private school voucher program or reject it....

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (209+ words) In partnership with the national conservation organization Monarch Watch, trained Master Gardeners will also carefully tag wild-caught migrating monarchs during the event, contributing to scientific research that helps researchers understand migration patterns, survival rates, and the many challenges monarchs face....

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (320+ words) Several years ago, I attended a Christian conference in Atlanta where there was a question and answer session with Jim Henderson and Matt Casper. The two men had recently co-authored a book entitled “Jim and Casper Go to Church.” Jim…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (489+ words) Artificial intelligence is advancing at an extraordinary pace. Within a few years, AI systems may make decisions in medicine, finance, transportation, defense, scientific research and critical infrastructure that exceed any individual human’s understanding. That potential offers enormous benefits, but it…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (435+ words) If you were to walk through the quiet orchards of central Pennsylvania this summer, the tangible impact of Mother Nature’s unpredictability would be plain to see. A devastating spring freeze swept across our commonwealth, severely damaging fruit crops and leaving…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (921+ words) 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 signature piece of second-term legislation, is expected to…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (661+ words) Despite significant regional tourist visitation due to Arts Fest, People’s Choice and other major events, Happy Valley Casino’s reported July gambling revenue was only $2,508,296 — an increase of only $98,678 over June. The casino’s average daily gambling revenue increased by only $592.18 per…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (731+ words) HARRISBURG — Earlier this spring, with no public notice, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro made an unconventional hire: a senior advisor to help him deal with the Trump administration. Jennifer Higgins, a longtime federal immigration official based in Washington, D.C., was brought…...