Politics
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Pennsylvania House makes last-ditch effort to stave off cuts at Philadelphia’s public transit agency
The bill—which includes funding for highways, too—increases aid for transit agency operations by $292 million, or about 25% more, with the lion’s share of the money going to the Philadelphia-based Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
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An explosion at a plant owned by US Steel, an icon of American industry, has killed 2. What to know
An explosion at a US Steel plant south of Pittsburgh killed two people and injured 10 others. The CEO has vowed to find out what caused Monday’s blast while union officials say representatives will work to ensure a thorough investigation.
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Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead, dozens hurt or trapped under rubble
An explosion at a US Steel plant near Pittsburgh left one dead and dozens injured or trapped under the rubble Monday, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue victims, officials said.
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Shapiro says ‘the time to act is now’ on mass transit funding as potential service cuts loom
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal included a spending package that would fund mass transit agencies across the state and increase spending for roads and bridges.
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Pa. House holds a Sunday vote on transit funding as the consequences of a late budget loom
The move to advance a standalone transit funding bill is something of a pressure tactic on the part of House Democrats.
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Low Cut Connie to perform free show after being canceled for politics
Low Cut Connie fans and attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs and good vibes to Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 6.
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Health insurance companies increase premiums following Trump’s ”One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
Lawmakers fear President Donald Trump’s budget is going to dramatically increase Pennsylvania’s uninsured rate.
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Safety net programs are likely to be the first affected by a continued Pa. budget impasse
Advocates warn delayed state disbursements will curtail county mental health and substance abuse programs.
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Pa. House Democrats push a transit funding bill—again—as SEPTA warns of coming cuts
An estimated one million Pennsylvanians rely on mass transit each day in urban, suburban and rural regions.
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Jeffrey Yass funded Trump’s super PAC. Then the TikTok ban was delayed
Jeffrey Yass’ personal wealth ballooned to $65.7 billion thanks to TikTok. With its ban on the table, he turned to Trump.
