The Latest Breaking News from Pennsylvania

In 1898, Pennsylvania began buying its barren ‘desert’; a civilian tree army later helped bring its forests back

Pennsylvania's mountains once suffered severe deforestation, becoming known as the 'Pennsylvania Desert'. Decades of intensive logging and repeated wildfires left landscapes barren and soil exposed. The Civilian Conservation Corps significantly aided restoration efforts through widespread tree planting and infrastructure development. These conservation programs helped re-establish forest cover and biodiversity across…

The Times of India · Aug 5

A 1990s Pizza Hut in Pennsylvania is still drawing crowds, and the real reason may be less about nostalgia than about the memories we attach to places

For many, stepping into a vintage Pizza Hut is like opening a time capsule filled with warm family memories. These unique establishments, adorned with retro decor, spark vivid remembrances of shared meals and laughter. Understanding this emotional connection, Pizza Hut is revitalizing its classic locations, aiming to draw in nostalgic…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Perry (R) and Stelson (D) set for PA-10 rematch after 2024 race decided by 1.2 points

Incumbent Scott Perry (R), Janelle Stelson (D), and Isabelle Harman (Independent) are running in the general election for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

What a western Pennsylvania ’90s-style Pizza Hut reveals about nostalgia

A Pizza Hut in southwest Pennsylvania was recently highlighted for preserving its retro 1990s appearance, even as hundreds of other locations have closed across the United States.

The Conversation · Jul 31

A Pennsylvania Mom Says the Cops Were Called on Her 4 Times—for Letting Her Kids Be Outside

State lawmakers are mulling a law that would establish commonsense protections for families that give their children a reasonable amount of independence.

Reason · Jul 30

Pennsylvania town lists 43 specific demands to approve new AI data center project — developer calls local demands 'too difficult' as council slams response as 'approval by tantrum'

One township in Pennsylvania gave a specific list of demands for a data center developer to follow if they want to build their project in the area. Instead, they retracted their initial application and sent in a second one challenging the regulations.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 30

Proposals to lower health costs get broad support in battlegrounds

Voters in battleground states and congressional districts tend to voice support for proposals in Congress that would expand access to health care or lower drug costs — often irrespective of their party affiliation — according to new polling from the University of Maryland. The poll, first shared with CQ Roll Call, surveyed people in 11…

Roll Call · Jul 30

In Pennsylvania, the Data Center Wars Hit the Ballot Box

Voters angry about rising electricity bills have turned the fight over powering AI into the defining issue of the state's 2026 elections.

Capital & Main · Jul 29

A Mobile Vaccine Clinic Is Now Parking in Delaware County Neighborhoods Before Measles Arrives

Delaware County's Wellness on Wheels clinic is offering catch-up MMR doses before the school year as Pennsylvania measles cases hit a 30-year high.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

In 1934, this Pennsylvania mountain went from a hawk killing ground to the world's first raptor sanctuary and changed bird conservation forever

Every autumn, the skies above a forested ridge in eastern Pennsylvania fill with movement. Eagles drift on rising air, falcons streak across the horizon and kestrels appear in quick flashes before disappearing south. For generations, Hawk Mountain has been one of North America's best places to witness this seasonal migration…

The Times of India · Jul 29