The Latest Breaking News from Pennsylvania

Punxsutawney Phil prepares to make Groundhog Day prediction

It’s Groundhog Day and people are waiting to learn whether a furry critter in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, predicts an early spring or six more weeks of winter

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Esta cartera es el 'oído de la calle' de la comunidad. Los vecinos le pagan con un fondo de bodas

MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania— Kara Marmo se sentó en el porche lateral de su casa en Mt. Lebanon, poco después de la muerte de su padre, para pasar unos momentos recordándolo, justo cuando su cartera, Sarah Hill, le gritó un alegre saludo.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2022

Millions follow rich candidates in Pennsylvania Senate race

Cash is pouring in to Pennsylvania’s hotly contested race for U.S. Senate as wealthy and well-connected candidates move in from out of state followed by millions of dollars

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

State ordered Pittsburgh bridge to be inspected more frequently years before collapse

PITTSBURGH — As far back as 2014, the state of Pennsylvania found enough problems with the Fern Hollow Bridge over Frick Park that it said inspections should be launched every year instead of every 24 months, a state official told the Post-Gazette on Monday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2022

This postal worker is the community’s ‘ear to the street.’ The residents are repaying her with a wedding fund.

MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania — Kara Marmo sat on the side porch of her Mt. Lebanon home shortly after her father died to spend a few moments remembering him when her mail carrier, Sarah Hill, yelled a cheerful hello.

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2022

This Libertarian Won His Local Election, but the Politicians He'd Audit Refuse To Seat Him

A Pennsylvania township's board of supervisors is refusing to seat elected auditors.

Reason · Jan 31, 2022

Officials: Bridge not bad enough to close after inspection

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says the bridge that collapsed in Pittsburgh last week showed deterioration during a September inspection that wasn't bad enough to require its closure

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

What can we learn from omicron? Public health leaders offer 7 steps to take before the next surge

PHILADELPHIA — The omicron surge is on its decline, as new cases are plummeting as fast as they climbed, providing hope for relief from the record-breaking wave of infection. As the country begins to relax, the question is: What's next?

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 29, 2022

A Pennsylvania court overturned the state’s mail voting law, but an appeal means it’s still in place

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania court struck down the state’s mail voting law Friday, saying the state constitution requires voters to cast ballots in person unless they meet specific requirements.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 28, 2022

January 6 Committee subpoenas ‘alternate electors’ in seven states

The committee subpoenaed so-called alternate electors from Nevada, Georgia, Michigan, New Mexico, Georgia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022