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HARRISBURG, PA — Republican leaders in the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday sharply criticized Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget, warning that the plan expands government too aggressively, relies …
House GOP Slams Shapiro Budget as Spending Surge Sparks Fiscal Alarm Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — A leading advocacy group for senior care providers said Tuesday that Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026–27 state budget fails to address what it called a growing crisis …
Aging Advocates Warn Shapiro Budget Falls Short as Senior Care Costs Mount Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s electric and natural gas utilities warned Tuesday that surging regional power costs and reliability risks could overwhelm customers, even as they pledged to work with Governor …
Energy Utilities Warn of $16B Cost Shock After Shapiro Budget Address Read More
DRESHER, PA — After years of whiplash caused by the pandemic, U.S. employers are settling into a steadier phase of compensation and benefits planning, tightening pay strategies while broadening benefits …
Pandemic Hangover Fades as Employers Reset Pay, Benefits for Long Haul Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Northern Liberties is kicking off Black History Month with a new First Friday event on Friday, February 6, featuring two back-to-back receptions at Black- and female-owned venues, …
Black History Month First Friday Brings Live Art, Music, and Youth Fundraiser Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Tuesday presented his 2026-27 budget proposal, pitching it as a continuation of what he called three years of measurable gains while laying out …
Shapiro Unveils New Budget Plan With Big Bets on Safety, Schools, and AI Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman said Tuesday that Congress has failed communities affected by the Norfolk Southern train derailment along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border, renewing his call for rail …
Fetterman Marks Derailment Anniversary, Presses Rail Safety and Whistleblower Action Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Drexel Hill restaurant owner has pleaded guilty in federal court to tax evasion after authorities said he concealed substantial cash income and underreported employees for years …
Pizza Shop Owner Admits Tax Evasion Scheme That Hid Years of Cash Income Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County housing market is showing signs of cooling in 2026, but not enough to tip the scales fully in favor of buyers, as demand, …
Chester County Stays a Seller’s Market as Buyers Find Rare Openings in 2026 Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 192 months in federal prison following convictions related to human trafficking and unlawful image possession involving a minor, federal authorities …
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 192 Months in Federal Human Trafficking Case Read More