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The 2026 primaries likely to shape the Pennsylvania House and Senate

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — This spring, Pennsylvanians will vote in primary elections that will have huge ramifications for the way the state House and Senate look next year. That’s why Spotlight PA analyzed all 228 legislative primaries — many of which are ...

‘The Music Man’ to take stage at Eisenhower Auditorium April 7

UNIVERSITY PARK — The national tour of The Music Man will stop at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium on April 7, bringing the classic Broadway musical to Centre County audiences. The performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium. Produced by Big League Productions, the ...

PUC increases penalties in FirstEnergy case tied to winter shutoff death

From staff reports HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved increased penalties against FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company following a 2021 incident in which electric service was improperly shut off at a Westmoreland County home. The commission voted 5-0 ...

AG Task Force seizes firearms, makes arrests ahead of NFL Draft

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced several arrests and the seizure of six firearms, along with ammunition and accessories, following three recent search warrant operations carried out by the Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force. The warrants were ...

Officials warn of text phishing scams targeting drivers

HARRISBURG — State transportation and law enforcement officials are warning Pennsylvanians about a rise in text phishing scams that falsely claim to be from government agencies and threaten penalties over unpaid fines or tolls. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania ...

State launches initiative aimed at reducing veteran suicide

From staff reports ANNVILLE, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has launched a statewide initiative aimed at reducing suicide among veterans, service members and their families. The effort is supported by a $143,947 grant through the Pennsylvania ...