Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation announces partnership with Blue Engine Collaborative and Google News Initiative

Press Release | Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation announces a partnership with Blue Engine Collaborative and Google News Initiative to form the GNI State News Sustainability Accelerator...

Pennsylvania food company covers vet fees for dog rescued with jar stuck on head

By Madeline Bartos August 25, 2025 / 3:03 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh CBS News Live CBS News Pittsburgh Live A Pennsylvania food company said it will cover the vet fees for Dallas Cheddar, a pup that was rescued with a cheese ball jar stuck on her...

Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract for JAGM, HELLFIRE Production 

Orlando, Fla., August 21, 2025 – The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract for the production of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and HELLFIRE missiles, marking the fourth and final follow-on award as part of its current...

EPA gave coke industry quiet delay on toxic benzene monitoring amid health concerns

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency worked closely with coke manufacturers to delay new benzene pollution rules, excluding public input while giving industry two more years to comply. Sean Reilly reports for E&E News. In short: Internal...

Shell may sell $14 billion plastic plant in Pennsylvania after record tax deal fails to deliver

Shell is exploring a sale of its massive plastics facility in western Pennsylvania, built with a $1.65 billion state tax break, as the company shifts away from petrochemicals and toward its core fossil fuel operations. Kiley Bense reports for...

This Airbnb in Pennsylvania Is Peak Fall Vibes

Tamaqua production group announces play about Sept. 11

New Victoria Productions, also known as the New Vic of Tamaqua, has announced its next production, “The Guys” by Anne Nelson. The special performance will honor the lives lost and forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001, and will serve as a benefit for...

Startups Pioneer Photonic Chips to Cut AI Energy and Boost Speeds

In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, where power-hungry data centers are straining global energy grids, a new breed of chipmakers is turning to light—literally—to revolutionize computing. Startups are developing photonic chips that...

No singing in the bathtub? A look at Pennsylvania’s weirdest laws

From purchasing vehicles on Sundays to whistling on the streets in certain towns, Pennsylvania has some weird, obscure laws still on the books. While every state has some laws that residents feel are useless or just plain silly, here in...

$1.6B Upgrade Underway at Corps' Montgomery Lock and Dam in Pennsylvania

Demolition work is underway to remove an auxiliary lock chamber measuring 56 ft by 360 ft at the U.S Army Corps of Engineers' Montgomery Lock and Dam, near Monaca, Pa., a $1.59 billion overall project expected to be completed in 2033....

Factory fallout: Manufacturing plant closures and layoffs from Daimler Truck, GlaxoSmithKline, Wacker Chemical, and more

With political winds changing and global markets tightening, manufacturers are making tough decisions—and workers are feeling the impact. In this roundup, we chronicle the closures and cutbacks reverberating throughout the manufacturing sector. As...

The challenges behind Western Pennsylvania's food truck scene

Behind the sizzle and smoke are stories of breakdowns, bad weather and big hearts. Pittsburgh’s food truck scene is unpredictable, but full of flavor, grit and community. Large, flammable kitchens on wheels are a hot commodity, growing in...

California firefighters free mischievous dog trapped underneath shipping container

A crew of California firefighters managed to free a mischievous dog that became trapped underneath a shipping container while scampering after a rabbit Saturday night. Finn, a fluffy young goldendoodle, was out for a walk with his owners around 7...

Pennsylvania celebrates $720K stream restoration at Jacobsburg environmental center

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the completion of a major stream restoration project at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, investing $720,000 to enhance flood resilience and expand public access...

Transportation energy prices below national norm as Labor Day approaches

(The Center Square) – As they often have throughout the summer, motorists in North Carolina are paying about 30 cents less than the nation on average for gasoline. Summer’s unofficial closing of Labor Day weekend arrives this week, with many...

Pennsylvania's Chautauqua in Mount Gretna is a summertime haven for lifelong learners

MOUNT GRETNA, Pa. (AP) — It takes a 54-page pamphlet to list all the classes, concerts, outdoor recreation and other self-improvement and entertainment going on at the Pennsylvania Chautauqua in Mount Gretna this summer. The area springs to life...

Piramal Pharma opens oral solid dosage suite in Pennsylvania, US

Piramal Pharma Solutions and NewAmsterdam Pharma have announced the inauguration of an oral solid dosage (OSD) suite at the former’s facility located in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, US. The investment equips NewAmsterdam Pharma with the commercial...

Pennsylvania senators seek healthier SNAP rules

A pair of state Senate Republicans wants to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for junk food. Just over 2 million Pennsylvanians, 15% of the state population, receive SNAP benefits. “Research has shown that high...

Call wait time for unemployment claims falls to lowest in 6 years in Pennsylvania

The hiring of more interviewers and other improvements greatly reduced call wait times in handling claims for state Unemployment Compensation benefits, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday. The governor touted a turnaround in the troubled state-run...

9 wacky traditions Pennsylvania colleges keep alive

From throwing slices of bread to screaming away the stress, here are nine weird traditions that help Pennsylvania colleges build community. The start of fall means students will soon be heading back to school, and when they do, colleges and...