Philadelphia is again facing repercussions after President Trump signed a new executive order targeting sanctuary cities—those that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Pennsylvania's state House Republican leader says transit agencies in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh should consider privatizing some functions to avoid service cuts.

Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania is two weeks from today, on Tuesday, May 20th. Universal voter ID has been a political hot topic in the past few years. Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt explains what voter ID requirements exist in Pennsylvania.

The number of people killed in fatal crashes on Pennsylvania highways was the second lowest since record keeping began nearly a century ago. PennDOT announces that 1,127 people were killed in 2024, 82 fewer than the year before.

Sewer rates are doubling for York residents. The city is coming out of a three-year rate freeze implemented when Pennsylvania American Water acquired the system.

The Trump administration recently announced plans to cut the national Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by 90%. That's why Governor Josh Shapiro is unveiling a new phone number and state website designed to help Pennsylvanians report possible financial scams and issues.

And WITF’s Vice President of Media and Production Fred Vigeant sits down with WITF’s long-time reporter Rachel McDevitt for a special conversation.

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