Local
-
The PA Turnpike: All about America’s first superhighway
Now stretching 565 miles, the PA Turnpike transformed Pennsylvania and set the standard for highways nationwide.
-
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept
Cody Balmer, who scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and used beer bottles filled with gasoline to ignite the occupied Pennsylvania governor’s mansion, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.
-
Erie Zoo welcomes newborn monkey. When can you see the baby lesser spot-nosed guenon?
The baby, a lesser spot-nosed guenon whose gender isn’t known yet, was born Oct. 8 to first-time mother Georgia and to father Nemo, zoo officials announced Oct. 9.
-
Halloween display in Bucks County of ICE arrest turns heads amid heated political climate
A Halloween display outside a Richland Township home is drawing attention for its reference to immigration arrests.
-
Pittsburgh Walk of Fame to be unveiled. Who are the first 10 honorees?
Pittsburgh has been the stomping grounds for many iconic figures from musicians and actors to sports and broadcasting legends to life-changing physicians and business leaders.
-
Lebanon Co. Wooden Nickel History Trail celebrates America250PA. See who is participating
Visit Lebanon Valley announced a special Lebanon County Wooden Nickel History Trail in honor of the America250 celebration.
-
Penn State trustees approve sale of WPSU assets to Philadelphia public media group WHYY
Penn State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the sale of university-owned public broadcaster WPSU’s operating assets to Philadelphia-based WHYY.
-
Wallenpaupack Brewing Company nets three medals at Great American Beer Festival
Wallenpaupack Brewing Company outside of Hawley came away with three medals at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado.
-
Do AI chatbots sell user data? These Pa. lawmakers say state needs privacy protections
Pennsylvanians should be able to use artificial intelligence chatbots for research, entertainment and advice without worrying that companies will mine their conversations for consumer data, according to two state lawmakers.
-
Pittsburghers preserving pawpaw trees, some hope it will lead to more zebra swallowtail butterflies
The deciduous tree bears North America’s largest native fruit, and supports the zebra swallowtail butterfly — a species that has all but disappeared from the Pittsburgh region.
