Pennsylvania lawmakers want to ban certain firefighting foam that contains toxic PFAS. The so-called "forever chemicals" are found in hundreds of everyday products, and are linked to serious health problems including some cancers.

Lawmakers continue to say they're making progress on reaching a state budget deal.

U.S. Representative Dan Meuser is promoting the One Big Beautiful Bill's impact on agriculture. He says the bill slashes taxes for small businesses and farmers.

A Williamsport man is facing eight charges of terrorist threats after threatening violence at the Little League World Series in Williamsport

Bills are starting to pile up on the desks of many social service providers. That's because the state agencies who rely on those services have stopped paying for the,, as Pennsylvania passes the six-week mark, and approaches seven weeks without a state budget.

Reading City Council members are pledging to work towards a goal of zero traffic deaths by the year 2033.

Federal funding for public media has been rescinded. Your monthly gift to WITF can help fill the gap as we navigate this new reality. Become a monthly sustaining member today at www.witf.org/givenow.

Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mass transit funding, Medicaid payments, and taxing games of skill are among the many issues holding up state budget negotiations this year. The Pennsylvania state budget impasse continues, even as the Republican-controlled Senate passed a budget proposal of its own.

Officials still don’t know what caused Monday's explosion at a US Steel plant near Pittsburgh that killed two workers and injured 10 others. The plant has a history of maintenance problems, explosions, and environmental violations.

Freshwater managers are warning the millions of gallons of water data centers use every day could stress public water supplies in Pennsylvania.

The 78th Little League World Series is underway in Williamsport. A Grand Slam Parade on Tuesday, kicked off the annual event, with 20 teams from around the country and the world marching in the procession across the Susquehanna River from the ball fields.

In the wake of two suicides of Lancaster County pharmacists, a former pharmacy professor is raising an alarm, calling for state regulators to investigate nationwide pharmacy chain CVS.

Janelle Stelson is announcing she's moved to Camp Hill, within the 10th Congressional District. The move comes about a month after she announced her candidacy. It may be an effort to diffuse one of the issues that came up in her previous attempt to unseat Republican U-S Representative Scott Perry.

A Berks County lawmaker is calling on the owners of the Berkshire Mall property to address what she calls serious concerns about its declining condition.

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.

Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Partisan pushes to redraw Congressional districts in favor of political parties have rocked state Capitols nationwide.

Investigators are still searching for clues about what caused Monday’s deadly blast at a U.S. Steel plant south of Pittsburgh. That explosion killed two people and injured 10 others.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman says it's too early to comment on the safety of the Clairton Coke Works. He says there's plenty of time for a full investigation and he says he refuses to speculate on the cause of the explosion - especially while those injured are still recovering.

The Pennsylvania attorney general says a "cyber incident" knocked his office's website offline, as well as his agency's email accounts and telephone lines.

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams announced a total of $8 million is available to help developers build or enhance affordable housing in the city. Developers have 18 business days to submit full-developed plans.

More than 100 pets have new homes, following the York County SPCA's Clear the Shelters event.

And a deep dive into the nonprofit Crimestoppers with Dan Nephin of LNP | Lancaster Online.

Federal funding for public media has been rescinded. Your monthly gift to WITF can help fill the gap as we navigate this new reality. Become a monthly sustaining member today at witf.org/givenow.

Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least one person is dead, after an explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh.

The state House passes a bill to fund Pennsylvania's mass transit, while the state Senate is expected to meet Tuesday. The state budget is now six weeks delayed.

The State Attorney General's office is taking part in Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort to crack down on robocalls nationwide.

The Environmental Protection Agency has canceled a $7 billion Biden-era program to build rooftop solar.

One of the Pennsylvania state troopers shot last Thursday in Susquehanna County, is released from the hospital and recovering at home.

The U.S. Justice Department is asking Pennsylvania to turn over its voter rolls, including voters’ personal information, Social Security and driver’s license numbers. Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt received the request in a letter last week.

Hundreds of people attended the third annual Central PA Bigfoot and Cryptid Festival last weekend.

And a deep dive: A hospital in northeastern Pennsylvania is preparing for the possibility of closure.

Public media's federal funding has been revoked, which means your support is now more vital than ever. Help power the independent journalism and trusted programming you find on WITF by making a gift of support now at witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 32-year-old Chinese man has died while in ICE custody in Clearfield County.

For the last several months, northeast Pennsylvania Congressman Rob Bresnahan has faced criticism for still trading stocks after calling for a ban on congressional stock trading as a candidate.

State Treasurer Stacy Garrity observed Purple Heart Day at Fort Indiantown Gap last Thursday by returning a Purple Heart Medal to the son of a wounded Vietnam War veteran.

And a deep dive: Leaders of a religious movement called Messianic Judaism attract followers from around the country each summer to Messiah University in Cumberland County. The movement’s views — which include Zionist policies and deeply conservative social values — give insights into religious justification for policies in President Donald Trump’s administration.

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.

Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deadly rampage Thursday morning left two people dead, two Pennsylvania state troopers seriously wounded, an EMT injured and investigators looking for answers.

Public school advocates in Pennsylvania are renewing their calls to lawmakers to reform the state’s more than 20-year-old formula for funding cyber charter schools.

Meantime, The continued lack of a state budget means no state funding for public transit in Pennsylvania.

Governor Josh Shapiro is suing the Trump administration seeking to restore federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

Governor Josh Shapiro is showing his support for grassroots programs which work towards violence prevention.

A community fair will mark India Day this Saturday. The free event will be held on the campus of Harrisburg Area Community College.

A Lancaster mother will stand trial after waiving her preliminary hearing on charges related to a baby's remains, found buried in her backyard.

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office is charging 13 people in connection with a title-washing scheme that sold luxury vehicles stolen from Florida.

A York County woman is charged with stealing nearly a hundred-thousand dollars from her employer, Kinsley Construction.

Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Josh Shapiro is speaking out against the starvation of civilians in Gaza and called on U.S. leaders to increase aid to Palestinians.

The only Spanish language public radio station serving Lancaster and York counties may have to cut programming, following the loss of federal funding.

The State Insurance Department has announced the 2026 rate changes requested by health insurance companies currently operating in Pennsylvania. Double digit increases are expected in both the individual and small group markets.

State lawmakers are calling on healthcare providers to be more transparent when it comes to their use of artificial intelligence.

In the wake of an early Sunday morning fire in Stewartstown, York County, the Southern Regional Police Department is calling it an arson/death investigation.

Former Magisterial District Judge Sonya McKnight is asking for a new trial. Earlier this year, a jury found her guilty of trying to murder her ex-boyfriend while he was sleeping.

A new watchdog group is set to begin work this week in the city of Lancaster. The city's ethics commission is meeting for the first time Thursday night.

Former Senator Bob Casey has a new job. The three-term senator is now a fellow at The University of Scranton, where he will mentor students.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania is dismantling its Native American collection, which includes thousands of sacred artifacts from Tribal Nations across the country.

Attention WITF Sustaining Circle Members! With a monthly increase of $12 or more, you and WITF's dedicated base of sustainers could close the funding gap left by the federal rescission. Increase your gift today at witf.org/increase. And thank you.

Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is urging residents to brace for higher electric bills this summer.

There’s a growing nationwide coalition to advocate for federal research funding, including to universities like Penn State. The Trump administration has canceled hundreds of already approved research grants and proposed cutting indirect costs for overhead.

The African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware wants to make sure its members are prepared for the big influx of tourists expected to flood the region next year for the nation's 250th birthday.

Harrisburg International Airport is reporting its busiest month on record. More than 150-thousand passengers flew through HIA in June, marking a 7% increase over the previous record set back in 1997.

The Susquehanna Regional Police Department is the latest law enforcement agency applying to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

A new report on voting machines in Pennsylvania shows they're highly accurate and rarely malfunction.

A member of the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles is saying "thanks but no thanks" to an invitation to join Donald Trump's Council on Sports.

Public media's federal funding has been revoked. Your support is now more vital than ever. Help power the independent journalism and trusted programming you find on WITF by making a gift of support now at www.witf.org/givenow.

Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.