Trout fishing in Pennsylvania: Health benefits and consumption warnings

The 3.2 million trout that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is stocking for 2025 aren’t there for show. “We do want people to catch these fish and take them home and eat them,” commission spokesman Michael Parker said. Rainbow trout — three out of …

Democrat wins special state Senate election in Pennsylvania in major upset

Democrat James Malone has won an open Pennsylvania state Senate seat in a major upset in a district that comfortably voted for President Trump in November, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection.  Malone, the mayor of East Petersburg, narrowly defeated …

Editorial: Is swing state Pennsylvania swinging even more in some areas?

Just when you think Pennsylvania has decided to zig, it zags. The November election proved the state’s reputation as swingy as a circus trapeze. Keystone State voters have blown with the political winds, siding with Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Trump again and …

Crews respond to fire at rowhome in Chester, Pennsylvania

Report highlights how wildlife corridors protect wildlife and more are needed in Pennsylvania

An environmental group is calling on state leaders to protect Pennsylvania's native species by supporting the creation of more wildlife corridors and crossings. Pennsylvania is among the top five states for vehicle collisions with animals every year, …

Governor Shapiro unveils 'Lightning Plan' to cut energy costs for Pennsylvania farmers

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Pennsylvania farmers could potentially see lower energy costs under a new plan from Governor Josh Shapiro. On Wednesday, the Governor visited Blair County to discuss how the initiative would help rural communities save money and …

Pennsylvania bill to boost school bus safety laws advances in Senate committee

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A Pennsylvania bill that focuses on increasing school bus safety laws was unanimously approved by the Senate Transportation Committee. The possible new legislation would increase the required stopping distance for drivers from ten …

District receives ‘Great Pennsylvania Schools’ designation

The East Penn School District Board of Directors celebrated recognition at the March 24 regular board meeting. Megan Orehek from Pennsylvania School Boards Association presented board members and Superintendent Dr. Kristen Campbell with a banner …

Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania to end all NCAA sports programs at end of school year

The president of Bryn Athyn College in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, announced Wednesday the school is eliminating all of its NCAA Division III sports teams and the club hockey team at the end of the academic year to cut costs.

HOTLY LITIGATED: Pennsylvania Court Finds Plaintiff Implicitly Consented to Third-Party Tracking Software

A recent ruling in Popa v. Harriet Carter Gifts, Inc. (W.D. Pa. March 24, 2025) has reaffirmed the role of privacy policies in establishing user consent for online tracking. After being remanded by the Third Circuit, the Pennsylvania District Court …