CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

Apr 13 2026WEATHER

What to expect when spring heat meets rain in Central New York

Central New York is trading winter coats for lighter jackets this week as temperatures rise fast. Midweek highs could hit the mid to upper 70s, making it feel more like April than March. But with warmth comes a price—moist air sneaking up from the Gulf will bring frequent showers and even thundersto

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Why Pennsylvania’s Energy Bills Keep Rising

Pennsylvania sits on a goldmine of energy resources—gas, coal, nuclear, and even strong wind and solar potential. Yet households here pay some of the highest electricity bills in the country, despite sitting on top of so much energy wealth. Between 2018 and 2023, the cost per kilowatt hour jumped ne

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Apr 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Pennsylvania’s barns get a modern makeover on license plates

Pennsylvania’s famous bank barns, those sturdy structures perched on hillsides with one side built into the slope, are now rolling around on license plates. The state has launched a new special fund plate featuring this iconic barn design, letting drivers carry a piece of rural history with them eve

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

A High School Teacher Gets a Surprise Applause

Central Catholic High School in Southeast Portland buzzed with excitement when Senator Cory Booker made a spontaneous stop at the campus. The New Jersey senator was on a book tour that appears to be testing the waters for a future presidential run. Instead of a typical speech, Booker filmed himse

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania’s fundraising race: who’s really ahead?

Pennsylvania’s political money game just wrapped up its first financial quarter, and the numbers tell a clear story about where support is coming from. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, pulled in over a million dollars from January to March, but fell far behind Democratic Governor Josh Sh

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Apr 04 2026OPINION

Teachers Need a Reading Roadmap

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

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania Faces Rising Energy Bills Amid Fossil‑Fuel Focus

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

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Mar 29 2026BUSINESS

Economic Growth Pushes Central Pennsylvania Forward

Central Pennsylvania counties saw a boost in business and jobs during 2025. In Blair County, a local development group finished 34 projects that added $82. 9 million in new money and kept many jobs safe. Most of the companies they helped are small, with fewer than 20 workers, and they bring life to

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Mar 28 2026FINANCE

Pennsylvania Revises Tax Credits After Delaware Dispute

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

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Mar 27 2026WEATHER

Cold March Day, Snow Flurries and a Quick Warm‑Up

Central New York is in for a chilly weekend. A cold air mass keeps temperatures far below normal, with highs only reaching the mid‑30s even though Friday looks sunny. Overnight lows slide into the teens and low 20s, and wind chills drop to single digits or low teens by Saturday morning as winds pick

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