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PA Headlines | June 24 | Trump's visit to the Lehigh Valley was mostly a rally.
Jun 24, 2026
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PA Headlines | June 23 | Berks and Schuylkill’s ICE detention center plans are reportedly scrapped.
Jun 23, 2026
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PA Headlines | June 22 | The A.T. Museum is among local orgs receiving state preservation grants.
Jun 22, 2026
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PA Headlines | June 12 | Why school nurses are asking lawmakers for a new nurse-to-student ratio in Pa. schools
Jun 19, 2026
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PA Headlines | June 18 | Why food insecurity rises over the summer.
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 24 | Trump's visit to the Lehigh Valley was mostly a rally. | President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday. The visit was designed to shift attention to the U.S. economy in our battleground state.Pennsylvania lawmakers and officials have debated for years about how to regulate so-called "skill games" in businesses across the state. But state Senate Democratic leader Jay Costa says he believes lawmakers can reach agreement by a court-ordered October deadline.An advocacy group that targeted some Republican incumbents this spring says it will help elect GOP hopeful Stacy Garrity as governor. But the group remains controversial. Some Pennsylvania police departments continue coverage for families of fallen officers killed on duty. But not all do … and even where that benefit is provided, it’s subject to change - depending on union contract negotiations. A proposal in the state House would make survivor benefits permanent in all municipalities.For the first time since 2018, Pennsylvanians may see a gubernatorial debate. Spokespeople for incumbent Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger Stacy Garrity tell our partners at Spotlight PA that the candidates are both willing to participate in at least one debate leading up to November’s general election.Former York City Councilwoman Toni Smith has died at the age of 92. Smith served on York City Council for 16 years and earned a reputation as a passionate advocate for her constituents.In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 23 | Berks and Schuylkill’s ICE detention center plans are reportedly scrapped. | The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly looking to sell the two vacant warehouses it purchased in Schuylkill and Berks counties, with the intention of converting them into ICE detention centers.The Shapiro Administration is touting their Agricultural Innovation Grant Program as a first-of-its-kind program in the nation. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding late last week toured Penn State's Fruit Research and Extension Center located in Biglerville, Adams County - one of the grant recipients.The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is accepting public comment on a proposed water pollution permit for a coal mine planned for western Pennsylvania. Six people, including three juveniles, are charged with kidnapping... in connection with the disappearance of a Lebanon County man.Six years after it was created, Pennsylvania's Election Law Advisory Board is facing an uncertain future.Big Boy 4014, the world's largest operating steam train, is traveling through Central Pennsylvania on a 7,000-mile tour that started in California. People will be able to see Big Boy at Lebanon Station the afternoon of July 7th between 12:35 and 1:20.Two competitors at the Hersheypark hot-dog-eating contest on Friday qualified for Nathan's Famous international competition.Did you know that if every sustaining circle member gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new monthly sustaining member today at www.witf.org/givenow. | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 22 | The A.T. Museum is among local orgs receiving state preservation grants. | The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has announced over $2.2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants. Community gardeners and farmers in Philadelphia are now able to borrow pieces of equipment and power tools from the city in an innovative new program kicking off this summer. A Western Pennsylvania woman whose husband has been detained by immigration officials shared her story last week with Butler County Commissioners. She's speaking out to bring attention to the issue of immigration enforcement. The Pennsylvania Film Office is awarding 117 million dollars through the state's Film Production Tax Credit Program to a record 59 film projects across the state, including an independent production filmed in Gettysburg and Adams County.And we are proud to announce a piece of our own news this morning: WITF's parent organization Pennon is appointing a new president and CEO. Maximilian Duke brings more than 25 years of public media leadership to the role. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 12 | Why school nurses are asking lawmakers for a new nurse-to-student ratio in Pa. schools | State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would update the commonwealth’s public school code on nurse-to-student ratios and the funding formula for medical needs. The legislation would increase reimbursement rates and the required number of nurses per student.Here in Pennsylvania, it used to be, if you had a seizure, you had to wait 6 months to drive again. It’s now three months and many patients and advocates alike are celebrating the reduction, which lawmakers approved this year and went into effect in March.State funding for arts groups has been flat for a decade at $9.6 million dollars in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the money has increasingly gone toward entrepreneurship and economic investment. Now, key programs are poised to sunset when the fiscal year ends on June 30th.Over the past year, the Penn State Board of Trustees and its committees held nearly 20 private conferences in which top university officials briefed members on key projects, plans, and initiatives... as a review of university records by our partners at Spotlight PA discovered. The practice potentially runs afoul of Pennsylvania’s open meetings law, according to legal and First Amendment experts.On this holiday weekend, Juneteenth celebrations are planned across the region - including Harrisburg. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th every year to commemorate the end of slavery in the U-S.And the city of Reading is gearing up for its World Cup watch parties. Mayor Eddie Moran says the Berks County community is being transformed into a destination for soccer fans from around the region. Reading is one of three official “Fan Zone” sites across Pennsylvania, in addition to Pittsburgh and Scranton.And now it’s time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I’ll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. Sports often offers bright spots in our lives – and right now, in the midst of the World Cup, there are many stories serving as bright spots. Today’s bright spot is a story about loyal, rowdy soccer fans from Scotland who discovered a unique form of transportation here in the U.S.If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at witf.org/givenow to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you. | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 18 | Why food insecurity rises over the summer. | Summer vacation is starting for school students, but it isn’t all pool days and sunshine. Children and families tend to struggle with food insecurity more during the summer months.A bill to enhance nuclear power plant inspections has passed the State House. The measure appears to have bipartisan support.We’ve already experienced temperatures above 90 degrees this June – and the official start of summer is just days away. As we prepare for the continuing heat, many of us are also looking for ways to reduce our energy bills. Dan McCunney, senior communications manager at NRG Energy, says wisely setting your thermostat and changing or cleaning your system’s air filter can make a significant difference. Summer Energy-Saving Tips from NRG | The SparkPennsylvania's highest court has ruled that skill games are considered slot machines under state law. This means they must comply with crime and gambling statutes. A Dauphin County golf course is being sold to a data center developer. Final settlement took place Monday for the sale of Dauphin Highlands Golf Course – from the Dauphin County General Authority to Texas-based Provident Realty.More than a dozen minor victims and their parents are suing Lancaster County Day School, AI companies, and two students who created 350 deepfake nude images of their classmates.The State Department of Labor and Industry is reminding employers, parents and young workers about their rights and responsibilities as the summer jobs season gets into full swing. The National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down in southern Lancaster County on Sunday night.Thursday (today) a central PA tradition returns for its 95th annual celebration. It’s Jubilee Day in Mechanicsburg, billed as the largest, longest-running one-day street fair on the East Coast.Did you know that if every one of WITF’s sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow.And thanks! | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 17 | A deep dive: Mister Rogers finds a new audience on YouTube. | Today we have a deep dive:“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” helped raise generations of American children. Now, a new YouTube channel dedicated to the classic PBS show hopes to grow Mister Rogers’ legacy even more. If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at witf.org/givenow to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 16 | Hospital prices and why they’re so hard to find. | A recent report from a healthcare consumer advocacy group finds most Pennsylvanians struggle to get clear and accurate information about the price of medical care.Legislation approved by the House Education Committee would require cyber charter school students to stay on camera during all live virtual instruction.In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 15 | Lancaster Co. student journalists take a deep dive, reporting for PBS. | Today we have a deep dive:A new museum in downtown Lancaster is dedicated to exploring the legacy of Thaddeus Stevens. He’s a 19th century Congressman who fought to end slavery, and he played a major role in shaping the U-S Constitution.A group of teen reporters from Warwick High School in Lancaster County recently covered the museum’s opening as part of “PBS News Student Reporting Labs” - that’s the youth journalism program from PBS. If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at witf.org/givenow to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 12 | Deep dive: What’s the impact of forever chemicals from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport?✨ | water qualityforever chemicals+3 | — | Pittsburgh International AirportNPR Music | PennsylvaniaLancaster County | forever chemicalsPittsburgh International Airport+4 | — | 13m 29s | |
| 6/11/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 11 | Area fruit farmers continue to evaluate crop losses and pivot.✨ | crop losseshealthcare layoffs+5 | — | UPMCTrump administration+1 | PennsylvaniaMon Valley Works | fruit farmerscrop losses+6 | — | 10m 56s | |
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| 6/10/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 10 | We’re in peak tick season – and there’s a new syndrome to watch for.✨ | tick seasonalpha-gal syndrome+4 | — | East Stroudsburg UniversityUniversity of Pennsylvania+2 | Pennsylvania | tick seasonalpha-gal syndrome+4 | — | 10m 24s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 9 | Arts funding is overhauled in Pa.✨ | arts fundinglegislation+5 | — | Pennsylvania Council on the ArtsUniversity of Pennsylvania | PennsylvaniaCumberland County+1 | arts fundingPennsylvania Council on the Arts+6 | — | 10m 38s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 8 | A deep dive: Why half of Pa.’s child death cases are unreviewed.✨ | child death casesPennsylvania law+3 | Jaxon White | Spotlight PATrump administration+2 | PennsylvaniaFranklin County+1 | child deathPennsylvania+4 | — | 11m 54s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 5 | A deep dive into conditions in Moshannon. Hear from an ICE detainee.✨ | ICE detentionsolitary confinement+5 | ICE detainee | ICE | Moshannon Valley Processing CenterPennsylvania+1 | ICE detaineesolitary confinement+5 | — | 10m 20s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 4 | The legal battle continues, over a NPS slavery exhibit in Philadelphia.✨ | legal battleslavery exhibit+5 | — | WITFPennon Education | PhiladelphiaState College | Philadelphiaslavery exhibit+6 | — | 11m 23s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 3 | House lawmakers pass bill to ban cellphones in school.✨ | cellphone ban in schoolsbroadband access+4 | — | spotted lanternflyWITF | PennsylvaniaNortheastern Pennsylvania+1 | cellphone banbroadband funding+5 | — | 8m 46s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 2 | Hershey’s Chocolate World celebrates America250.✨ | Hershey's Chocolate WorldAmerica250+5 | — | Hershey’s Chocolate WorldCentral Berks Regional Police+1 | AmericaPennsylvania+1 | Hershey's Chocolate WorldAmerica250+5 | — | 7m 32s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | June 1 | Gov. Shapiro’s proposed benchmarks for data center developers receive mixed reviews.✨ | data center growthtax benefits+3 | — | University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | data centersJosh Shapiro+3 | — | 10m 35s | |
| 5/29/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | May 29 | Blue crab populations rebound in the bay – and the Susquehanna is one reason why. | Blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay are rebounding from a near-record low. Environmental protection efforts in Pennsylvania are helping keep the water clean downstream.Western PA Congresspersons Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio say mine operators must do more to help communities dig out of problems left behind when mines close.A federal judge is denying bail for a York County man, citing a history of online threats and alleged illegal gun possession. The criminal case gives insight into how the federal government monitors and prosecutes people connected to certain neo-Nazi groups.The developer of an ICE warehouse in Berks County is paying more than $82,000 dollars to resolve deficiencies.Five fatal crashes happened over the Memorial Day holiday weekend - and two involved intoxicated driving. Pennsylvania State Police report there were a total of 843 crashes over the four-day weekend.And now it’s time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I’ll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. Today’s bright spot is an update on our WITF Central PA Spelling Bee Champion. Among the 247 spelling bee champions from across the country, competing this week at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, our WITF Central PA Spelling Bee Champion 11-year-old Vedika Burman of Central Dauphin Middle School, has finished in 79th place.(Click here for Vedika’s recent interview on The Morning Agenda.) | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | May 28 | Ten million trees, achieved. | The campaign to plant ten million trees across the state of Pennsylvania reached its goal Tuesday, with the ten millionth tree planted near Hershey. But environmental advocates say the benefits of the milestone will continue for years to come.U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has signed a disaster declaration for Pennsylvania farmers. Its goal is to help those who lost crops during freezing weather in April.And now back to the subject of trees for a deeper dive. The Trump administration is planning a drastic reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service, moving its headquarters and research facilities to western states. Here in Pennsylvania, four research stations are on the chopping block. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | May 27 | Jobs figures reach record highs in several Pa. Industries, as unemployment holds steady. | Pennsylvania's unemployment rate held steady during the month of April. The jobs numbers show record highs in some industries.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering adding a new ingredient to sunscreen products for the first time since 1999. Dermatologists are hopeful the new ingredient could expand options for sun protection. A new report released by the state Insurance Department could offer lawmakers a path forward to help struggling pharmacies. Twenty-six Pennsylvania high schools are receiving state grants to strengthen the pipeline of special education teachers. Pennsylvania will have a new state librarian later this week, beginning May 30th. And a deeper dive: Grocery stores typically have shopping carts that can fit a toddler, or even shopping carts that look like race cars where small kids can ride along. There are also motorized scooters for people with mobility issues. But there's also another type of shopping cart, one that advocates for people with disabilities say should be more widely available. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | May 26 | Gearing up for hurricane season. | Hurricane season begins next week, on June 1st. National Weather Service forecasters predict the Mid-Atlantic region will see ‘lower than average’ tropical storm activity this year. Despite rainy conditions over the holiday weekend – and much of the past week – much of Pennsylvania continues to be under drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Last week, as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would give Pennsylvania nearly $40 million to address PFAS contamination in drinking water, the agency also said it would roll back PFAS regulations. A recent study by the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute finds many seniors are overlooking benefits that they might be eligible for. A Lancaster County charity that distributes tens of thousands of meals to food banks is facing more than $14 million of debt - yet is continuing with plans to expand nationally.Pennsylvania's zoning and permitting processes are named as barriers to homebuilding in the state, according to a recent survey. | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | May 25 | Meet “Cloth of the Nation” hosts Dale and Jan Hanby. | On this Memorial Day, we have a special episode for you – a conversation with Dale and Jan Hanby, hosts of WITF’s newest podcast “Cloth of the Nation.” | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | May 22 | Proposed Legislation May Change the Way Marijuana is Regulated in Pa. | Tuesday’s primary saw incumbents and moderate candidates prevail despite high levels of political polarization and dissatisfaction with the Democratic and Republican parties.State lawmakers are considering shifting oversight of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program to a new entity. Some say it could be a key step toward legalizing recreational cannabis.PennDOT has announced bridge repairs on coming to a span in Adams County beginning June 1st. With motorcycle riding season in full swing, PennDOT is reminding cyclists, as well as the entire motoring public, the importance of sharing the road and cutting down on the risk of accidents. A winning Powerball ticket worth 150-thousand dollars was sold in York County for the Wednesday, May 20th drawing. Bravo Supermarket on West Market Street in West York Boro sold the ticket. And then our Friday feature, The Bright Spot with Karen Hendricks | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() PA Headlines | May 21st | Pa Lags in Renewable Energy | Pennsylvania lags behind most of the country in increasing renewable energy.State Senator Doug Mastriano has been nominated to serve as the next US ambassador to Slovakia.The U.S. Senate has confirmed Brian Miller as the United States Attorney for the Moddle District of Pennsylvania.The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Cumberland County attorney Richard Lee King.The City of Reading has officially broken ground on a major solar energy project on the public works campus. | — | ||||||
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