The Latest Breaking News from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Officially Counts Four Measles Deaths While the Federal Tally Stays at Zero Under a Changed Method

Pennsylvania's health department confirmed two more measles deaths as cases hit 731. The CDC's national count remains zero after a data source change.

Medical Daily · Sep 18

Painter pays $192,000 for 1902 lighthouse, plans to turn it into a learning hub

For more than a century, the 1902 Hooper Island Lighthouse has stood three miles offshore in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. Years of exposure have left the historic structure badly in need of repair, but its latest owner sees an opportunity to give it a new purpose. Pennsylvania painter Rich Cucé paid…

The Times of India · Sep 18

In 1937, a Pennsylvania barber saved lettuce seeds beside his shop register; nearly 90 years later, gardeners can still buy the variety

A Pennsylvania family preserved a unique Bibb lettuce variety for ninety years. This heritage lettuce was originally grown by the Zimmerman family. The seeds were passed down through generations, ensuring its survival. Home gardens act as vital reservoirs for genetic diversity. This practice supports future crop resilience against environmental challenges.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Renaming Lake Erie? US City Council passes satirical resolution to name it 'Gulf of Cleaveland', says it's 'shockingly dumb' but why should Trump have all the fun

Inspired by President Donald Trump renaming Lake Ontario and Lake America, a city council has even passed the resolution to rename Lake Erie as the "Gulf of Cleaveland". There was simmering tension over Lake Erie as Pennsylvania state Rep David Maloney proposed renaming Lake Erie as "Lake Pennsylvania" arguing that…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Republican senator blames Trump administration policies for measles deaths in Pennsylvania

Health committee chair Bill Cassidy said fatal outbreak of disease is a ‘terrible legacy’ for Trump administration

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Pennsylvania Confirms Fourth Measles-Associated Death as Mifflin County Teen Dies of Rare Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation

Pennsylvania confirmed its fourth measles-associated death of 2026 after a coroner said an unvaccinated Mifflin County 18-year-old died of a rare brain complication.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Environmental groups launch new canvassing effort to boost Democrats

A pair of environmental groups are launching new field programs in seven competitive House districts, seeking to reach out to voters while coordinating with key Democratic campaigns.  The paid canvassing efforts by the League of Conservation Voters and NRDC Action Fund, shared first with CQ Roll Call, take advantage of…

Roll Call · Sep 16

Unvaccinated teenager becomes fourth measles-related death in Pennsylvania

None of the four individuals were vaccinated, according to the state health department

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Fourth person dies of measles-associated illness in US

All deaths occurred in Pennsylvania, in worst year since 1992 for one of the most contagious diseases

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania officials are reporting a fourth measles-associated death

The Independent UK · Sep 15