A bright streak across the morning sky startled people in Western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio. The light, described by locals as a “daylight fireball, ” appeared at about 9 a. m. and was followed by a loud boom that made buildings vibrate. Scientists confirmed the event was caused by a small ast
The state has just rolled out a new tax credit that could give almost one million Pennsylvanians up to $805 each, totaling about $193 million in savings. The credit is called the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and works exactly like the federal Earned Income Tax Credit: if a taxpayer qualifies fo
Pennsylvania’s weather is looking rough today. Most of the state faces a threat from severe storms, especially strong winds that can damage property and trees. The only safe spots are the far northeast counties like Wayne and Pike, where no severe weather is expected. In the southwestern two‑thirds
The Nittany Lions are set to meet Ohio State, the nation’s top team, on Friday night at Bryce Jordan Center. The match will be shown on Big Ten Network and starts at 7 p. m. Penn State’s wrestling squad has finished the season undefeated, boasting a 13‑0 record and 7‑0 in conference play. Ohio Stat
Pennsylvania's natural gas industry is facing tough new rules. These rules are said to protect the environment. But many think they will hurt the industry. The rules would make it harder to drill for gas. They would increase the distance between gas wells and buildings, water supplies, and other imp
Taxpayers in Pennsylvania recently won a significant victory in their fight for fair treatment regarding multistate taxes. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) ruled in their favor, acknowledging that they should receive credit for taxes paid to other states. The issue began when the Depa
In a recent case, Pennsylvania's tax authorities had to backtrack after they tried to charge more taxes, penalties, and interest to some taxpayers. The taxpayers fought back, and the Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) agreed with them. The whole thing started when the Department of Revenue decided
The Philadelphia area saw a mix of snow amounts over the weekend. Some spots got a decent amount, while others barely saw any. The highest snowfall was in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County, with 4. 9 inches. Meanwhile, Philadelphia International Airport only got less than an inch. The official me
Pennsylvania is making big moves to fight human trafficking. This crime is sneaky and affects all kinds of people. It's not just something that happens far away. It's happening right here in the U. S. , including Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is leading the charge. They've set
Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society is throwing a cool party on February 7th. They're showing off how Pennsylvania Germans used to harvest ice back in the day. It's happening from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. If the weather's nice, they'll even cut ice blocks from the pond. There will be two presentations, one a
