Pennsylvania schools face a tough truth: only about one in three fourth‑graders can read well. The gap is even wider for Black and Hispanic kids, with just 16% meeting the standard. When children reach third grade, they stop learning how to read and start reading to learn. If they cannot read, their
Pennsylvania families are feeling the strain of higher energy costs, a result of national policies that favor oil and gas over cleaner options. The state’s average household now faces extra expenses each year, with electricity prices up sharply after recent federal shifts toward fossil fuels. The
Pennsylvania’s tax board has decided to rework some taxpayers’ records after a conflict over credits for taxes paid in Delaware. The issue began when the state’s Department of Revenue rejected the resident credit that several people claimed on their 2023 income returns. These taxpayers earned
Pennsylvania is losing more than a thousand pharmacies since 2020, turning towns and suburbs into “pharmacy deserts. ” When a pharmacy closes, residents must drive farther for medicine, vaccines, and advice from trusted experts. Missing doses or delayed treatment can lead to serious health problems.
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
Pennsylvania owns a lot of trees, farms and minerals. The state also has many factories that rely on trains to move goods. Railroads are a key part of the U. S. economy. A single freight train can carry what fifty trucks would move, so it saves money and cuts road traffic. Union Pacific and No
Attorney General Pam Bondi appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, where lawmakers are set to probe her decade‑long changes at the Justice Department. Her testimony comes a year into her term, a period marked by sweeping departures from traditional DOJ practices. Bondi has ordere
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
Pennsylvania is bracing for a cold snap, with temperatures dropping to the teens and wind chills nearing zero. This weather phenomenon, known as wind chill, has been a part of weather forecasts since 1973. It's a measure of how cold it feels when wind speed is factored in with the actual air tempera
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
